Western Alaska Disaster Relief Resources for Donors
Donation Advisory / Safety Notice:
Be aware of donation scams. Only use official links shared by AVCP.
Food Donation Drop-Off Locations
Anchorage-based
Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)
3600 San Jeronimo Drive,
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC)
Call: (907) 205-0068
Email: nativefoods@alaskanative.net only to coordinate drop off
Food Bank of Alaska Warehouse
2192 Viking Dr,
Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage, AK 99501
24/7 Drop Boxes:
Located on the northeast side of the building for quick, anytime drop-offs
Business Hours Drop-Off:
Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm in the Food Bank’s main entryway bins
Bethel-based
Bethel Food Bank
ME School Parking Lot, Saturday October 25, 2025 3 pm- 5 pm
AVCP
For those who want to donate or have questions about donations, call (907) 764-7890 or email AVCPDonations@avcp.org
Used clothing and bedding are not being accepted. Donors will need to coordinate with local churches to see if they will accept these donations.
Non-Food *NEW ITEMS ONLY* Drop-Off Locations
Anchorage-based
Team Rubicon West Branch
120 E. 1st Ave Anchorage,
Monday – Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm
Monday – Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm
Bethel-based
Not currently available
Essential Items Drive
Local air carriers, GCI and AFN are collecting donated supplies to ship directly to affected residents.
Please review list of requested items on their website: https://info.lynden.com/blog/air-cargo-carriers-unite-for-western-alaska-disaster-relief
Emergency Shelter Access
The American Red Cross of Alaska has mobilized to provide emergency shelter.
Follow their Facebook page for the most recent updates or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for assistance.
Register for Assistance
The State of Alaska Individual Assistance Program provides financial assistance for damage to primary residence, transportation, essential personal property, and medical/funeral/dental needs due to a declared disaster.
Disaster survivors in the designated disaster area can register by calling 1-844-445-7131 or visiting https://ready.alaska.gov/ia.
How To Help
The State of Alaska Individual Assistance Program provides financial assistance for damage to primary residence, transportation, essential personal property, and medical/funeral/dental needs due to a declared disaster.
- Make a financial donation to the Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund via Alaska Community Foundation.
- Purchase items for donation online through the Association of Village Council Presidents Amazon wishlist.
- Drop-off needed supplies at GCI retail locations through October 27th. Donated items will be flown to impacted areas through partnerships with Alaska Air Cargo, Everts Air Cargo, Grant Aviation, Lynden Air Cargo, Northern Air Cargo, and Ryan Air.
The following AVCP offices are CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
- Head Start: Akiachak, Chefornak, Kipnuk, Tuntutuliak
- Tribal Child Welfare: Kipnuk, Toksook Bay
- Child Care: Kwigillingok, Toksook Bay
- Tribal Workforce Division: Kipnuk, Toksook Bay, Tuntutuliak, Mountain Village, Nightmute
Typhoon Halong Housing Repair Waiver
By submitting this form, homeowners agree to allow approved crews (such as the National Guard, Department of Forestry, AVCP, or volunteer organizations) to remove water-damaged materials from their home and prepare it for winter. This includes muck-out work, replacing insulation, Tyvek, and plywood, and minor repairs like roofing or stairs if possible.
Please note:
This work is intended to prevent further damage and make the home habitable for winter, not restore it to its original condition. Materials are provided at no cost, and labor will meet generally accepted standards. Homeowners remain responsible for future repairs beyond this emergency work.
Email your completed form to:
AVCPWaiver@avcp.org
