Food Security Projects

Sitka Food Summit 2024

Community members explored the results of the 2023 Sitka Community Food Security Survey on April 22, 2024 (Earth Day) at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

The first community food assessment was conducted in 2013 and the 2023 Sitka Community Food Assessment updated its findings. Participants discussed the results and provided feedback that shaped the final report.

Sitka Community Food Assessment 2023

What would happen if barges suppling food stopped running? How are Sitkans coping with rising food costs? Does our community have the capacity to feed itself if a disaster left us isolated?

The first community food assessment was conducted in 2013 and the 2023 Sitka Community Food Assessment updated its findings on:

  • strengths and weaknesses
  • food resources, capacity, and changes
  • food affordability and availability