ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members contributed $71,400 to support community food banks during its annual Cash for Cans® food drive. 

The credit union and the Alaska USA Foundation teamed up for the fundraiser, collecting cash donations at Alaska USA branches during the month of September. Donations will assist 21 food banks in Alaska, Maricopa County in Arizona, the High Desert region of California, and Washington State. Food banks received the following amounts in each state: 

Alaska—$40,900 

Arizona—$3,300 

California—$9,400 

Washington—$17,800 

“Every year Alaska USA members step up in a big way to help those in need,” said Shannon Conley, Senior Vice President, Branch Administration. “Their generosity is going to help feed a lot of families and children who struggle with finding enough to eat every day.” 

More About Alaska USA Foundation 

Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Alaska USA Foundation was established to support 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide needs-based services to children, veterans, and active duty members of the military and their families. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $2 million to these organizations and is honored to assist those that provide direct services in support of its mission. Additional information about the Alaska USA Foundation and how to get involved is available at https://www.alaskausafoundation.org/