The Food Bank of Alaska sits under a layer of snow in downtown Anchorage. Staff members from the Food Bank of Alaska spoke to legislators in Juneau on Tuesday about issues they’re facing as a result of the SNAP crisis. (Photo by Sophia Carlisle/Alaska Beacon)
The Food Bank of Alaska sits under a layer of snow in downtown Anchorage. Staff members from the Food Bank of Alaska spoke to legislators in Juneau on Tuesday about issues they’re facing as a result of the SNAP crisis. (Photo by Sophia Carlisle/Alaska Beacon)

As Alaska continues to deal with a backlog of food aid applications, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to all state governors on Thursday, urging them…