Sitka Legacy Foundation (SLF), in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation, is pleased to announce recipients of our Nourished Communities Food Security Grants.
- City of Port Alexander, Community Garden Plots, $1,500
- Sitka Food Coalition, Sitka Community Dinners, $3,000
- Sitka Homeless Coalition, Hítx’i Sáani Food Processing & Meal Support, $3,000
- Sitka Local Foods Network , ADA accessible raised beds at Jarvis Street Community Garden, $1,500
- Sitka Lutheran Church, Sunday Manna Meals, $3,000
- Sitkans Against Family Violence, SAFV Community Food Pantry, $3,000
These grants support a diverse group of local organizations working to improve food security by addressing both immediate needs and long-term solutions. From nourishing community members through shared meals, pantries, and supportive services to expanding local food production and improving access through gardens and accessible infrastructure, these projects reflect the many ways good food supports health, dignity, and community well-being.
The funded projects reflect a community-wide commitment to ensuring reliable access to good food today and in the future.
How Projects Were Selected
Grant recipients were chosen through a competitive review process that considered how effectively each project addressed food security, who would benefit and to what extent, the feasibility of proposed budgets, and organizational capacity to successfully carry out the work.
Gratitude for a Strong Community Response
SLF received nine applications totalling $26,750 for this one-time grant opportunity, which was made possible by a 2-1 match from the Alaska Community Foundation. We are grateful to all of the organizations that took the time to share ideas, experiences, and visions for increasing community food security. The quality and care reflected in these proposals underscore both the challenges our community faces and the deep commitment to addressing them together.
We look forward to seeing these initiatives take shape and to continuing our support of community partners. Promoting local food security is a long term priority and we encourage more applications that address this issue during our annual grant application period in late summer.