In 2022, a backlog of SNAP (food stamp) benefits left around 12,000 Alaskans without essential food assistance. This crisis disproportionately affected our community’s most vulnerable, including the elderly, disabled individuals, and families with young children – amounting to a third of all Alaskan children statewide. As a result, these populations were forced to rely heavily on local food banks, faith-based organizations, and Tribal services to meet their basic needs.
Recognizing this injustice, ALSC took action by mobilizing a dedicated team of volunteers that included community justice workers and pro bono attorneys. This collective group selflessly offered their time and expertise to assist families and individuals in need during the SNAP crisis. Their efforts included filing hundreds of requests and representing clients in hearings concerning delays and denials of SNAP benefits.
We want to express our profound gratitude to the following volunteers, law firms and organizations whose combined efforts supported over 1,450 cases, helping families and individuals secure the SNAP benefits they rightfully deserved and desperately needed between 2022-2024.
In addition to the list above, we are highlighting the following nine volunteers and law firms to showcase their outstanding dedication and impact while volunteering with ALSC on SNAP cases.
- Stephanie Rhoades
- Hans Huggler
- Liz Mering
- Jetta Whittaker
- Kevin McCoy
- Jamilynn Fenn
- Alison Radford
- Ashburn & Mason, PC
- Stoel Rives LLP
Your dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our community and we are deeply thankful for your service.
For more information on volunteering or pro bono opportunities available at ALSC, please visit our pro bono webpage or contact us at probono@alsc-law.org. Together, we can continue to provide justice for those who need it most.
