Providing HOPE When Alaskans Need It Most

Lutheran Social Services of Alaska is a non-profit social service agency providing aid to low-income individuals and families throughout Alaska.

Sustaining Lives,
Transforming Communities

As a partner of the United Way of Anchorage​, we gain the opportunity to join with other agencies in addressing urgent human needs throughout the state of Alaska. We are also a member of the Lutheran Services in America, one of largest health and human service organization networks in the nation. In addition, we are supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Alaska Synod (ELCA)​, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Northwest District of the LCMS and many caring and concerned congregations and individuals throughout the state and country.

550,000+

Pounds of Food Distributed

56,000+

Individuals Served Annually

50+

Years of Community Partnership

25%

Of Alaska's Senior Food Services

How We Provide Hope

For information on how to recieve these services visit our "Get Help" tab

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Emergency Food Assistance

Our emergency food assistance is by far our largest program, providing food assistance in the LSSA Food Pantry and at our Mobile Food Pantry sites.

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Rural Alaska Support

For over 30 years ASRA has provided emergency shelter and transportation to individuals who are stranded in medical facilities outside of their ... 

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Golden Connections Senior Program

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Direct Assistance & Transitional Services

Through our Direct Assistance Program, clients receive vouchers for Alaska State IDs, Alaska Birth Certificates and prescription medications.

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Alaska's Safety Net Needs You Today

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