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Help for those in need for the holiday season

Alaska Public Media
Published November 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM AKDT
The food bank of Alaska serves as a hub for community organizations across the state. A new farm bill program could help their partner organizations purchase refrigeration to store excess food. (Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media)
The food bank of Alaska serves as a hub for community organizations across the state. A new farm bill program could help their partner organizations purchase refrigeration to store excess food. (Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media)

The lead up to the holidays can be fun and exciting, but it can also be stressful and lonely. Financial pressure in the season of gifts and big meals can strain family budgets. Others don't have family or friends to turn to. On the next Talk of Alaska we'll hear from community members who help connect people to everything from food and housing to job assistance and friendship.Listen nowHOST: Anne HillmanGUESTS:

Links:Thanksgiving Blessing - Information on receiving a meal and volunteeringHoliday Giving - Ways to help programs at Catholic Social ServicesMitzvah Mall - Learn about local non-profits and ways to support the community in lieu of purchasing giftsCall 550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcastPost your comment before, during or after the live broadcast (comments may be read on air).Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (comments may be read on air)LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.SUBSCRIBE: Get Talk of Alaska updates automatically by email, RSS or podcast.
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