The state has aided in several disasters over the years. Through ASMI, it has sent food to the Philippines after devastating typhoons and areas suffering food insecurity in Africa and the Middle East as well.
More than a year into the war in Ukraine, Alaska’s government is doing its part by sending aid in the form of seafood from the Last Frontier. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is handling the state’s food distribution.
That includes sending over $300,000 worth of Alaskan seafood, or about 3,600 cases of canned pink salmon, to Ukraine. When the state government decides to send aid, it sets a budget and ASMI solicits bids from companies across Alaska. Companies then bid on the sale and offer stock at competitive rates to ensure a maximized amount of product.
The institute was asked about domestic food insecurity at a recent presentation to the state House Fisheries Special Committee. The issue has been particularly acute, asSchactler said ASMI would be interested in sending food to those in need across the state, but needs funding and approval from the Legislature first.
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