Catholic Social Services - Alaska

06/02/2026

We’re grateful to Alaska’s News Source for shining a light on the need in our community. St. Francis House Food Pantry serves more than 120 families a day, which is only possible because of the amazing support from our community.

Read the full story below!

Anchorage food pantry Saint Francis House is asking for help as donations decline

06/01/2026

Huge thanks to Logistics for designing and executing such a beautiful evening for our 35th annual Charity Ball! Your expertise in bringing visions to life, combined with your genuine commitment to CSS's mission, made all the difference. We're grateful for partners who understand that excellence in service goes hand in hand with service to others.

05/29/2026

A group of Westminster College students traveled to Alaska to serve, and we were honored to host them at Fresh International Gardens (FIG).

They dug, hauled mulch, and tended the soil alongside our team. A few hours of work left the garden better than it was when they found it. Every pair of hands that showed up made a big difference.

If you or your group are looking for a way to give back to our community, we'd love to welcome you! Please visit: https://www.cssalaska.org/get-involved/volunteer/

05/27/2026

Urgent Call for Donations!

St. Francis House Food Pantry is experiencing heightened demand. We are currently unable to provide full, nourishing meal boxes for our neighbors experiencing hunger. We need our community’s support to continue serving our neighbors in their time of need.

Your food donations will help provide nutritious meals, ensuring no one goes hungry. Together, we can make a difference!

📍 Drop-off Location: 3710 E 20th Avenue
⏰ Drop-Off Times: Mon-Thur 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thank you for your continued support! Together, we can help support everyone in our community. For more information about the pantry, please visit: https://www.cssalaska.org/our-programs/st-francis-house/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is a lasting reminder of courage, selflessness, and the deep responsibility we share to care for one another with compassion and gratitude.

While our shelters continue operating 24/7/365, our Main Office, St. Francis House Food Pantry, and 3rd Avenue Resource & Navigation Center are closed today in observance of the holiday.

05/20/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to the Providence Alaska HR team for rolling up their sleeves and helping clean up the Clare House playground yesterday!

Their energy, teamwork, and commitment to serving our community made a big impact, and we are so grateful for their continued partnership with Catholic Social Services. Because of volunteers like these, families staying at Clare House can enjoy a welcoming and refreshed outdoor space for children to play and grow.

Thank you, Providence Alaska, for showing what community care and service truly look like!

05/19/2026

This month, students in our Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services School Impact Program came together for senior portraits and a well-deserved celebration as graduation approaches.

Thanks to the creativity and care of one of our amazing RSI specialists, students enjoyed professional photos alongside a fun-filled day with pizza, snacks, cookies, movies, and even a bubble machine! The turnout was incredible, and the RSI team is already excited to make this an annual tradition.

We’re so proud of these students and grateful for the community that continues to encourage and uplift them along the way. Congratulations, seniors! Your future is bright!

05/15/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to Anchorage Greens for their generosity!

They recently donated fresh crops to support the Brother Francis SNAP program and will continue to support it with ongoing weekly donations! This does more than just provide fresh, healthy food for our clients; it also provides real-world job training! Using these crops, BFS hopes to start growing a garden to give back to our community and help teach our clients important skills along the way.

Thank you, Anchorage Greens, for all you do for our community. Together, we can make a healthier Alaska.

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This is a time to recognize the importance of caring for our mental and emotional well-being, and to remind one another that no one has to walk through life’s challenges alone.

At Catholic Social Services, our Behavioral Health Services support individuals and families through compassionate, person-centered care rooted in dignity, hope, and community. Whether someone is seeking support, healing, or simply needing a safe place to be heard, our team is honored to walk alongside them.

Our mission is to promote the physical, spiritual, and mental welfare of persons in need in the community, and we see that mission lived out every day through our amazing BHS team.

To learn more about BHS please visit: https://www.cssalaska.org/our-programs/behavioral-health-services/

05/08/2026

At Grow North Farm, we believe local markets are about more than food; they’re about neighbors coming together, sharing their gifts, and building a stronger community rooted in care and dignity.

We’re excited to welcome vendors for the 2026 Grow North Farmers Market season! Whether you create handmade goods, prepare hot foods, craft specialty teas, or preserve homemade treats, we invite you to be part of this vibrant space of connection and hope.

Our vendor application is now live, along with the 2026 Market Policy Handbook. We’re grateful for every local maker, grower, and small business that helps nourish our community.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or visit www.grownorthfarm.com/vendors