ALFA Archives

ALFA’s Seafood Donation Program extends to Western Alaska

by KCAW News | Jul 25, 2023 | The Morning Interview

ALFA's Seafood Donation Program has expanded and morphed into the Seafood Distribution Network. This June, 5,000 pounds of subsistence-caught sockeye were sent to families on the Yukon and Chignik whose traditional salmon runs had crashed. Read More

Communities can now request seafood donations through new online form

by KCAW News | Mar 27, 2023 | The Morning Interview

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) are inviting community and tribal leaders, organizations, fishermen, and others to share via a new Seafood Donation Network Inquiry online form, whether they are struggling with access to local seafood or have seafood that they would be willing to contribute to families in need. Read More

ALFA’s Crew Training Program open for applicants

by KCAW Staff | Feb 25, 2023 | The Morning Interview

ALFA's Crew Training Program can be a better way to get into commercial fishing that walking the docks. Applications are being taken now for all gear groups, for all or part of the season. Read More

ALFA to host fishermen’s expo next week

by KCAW Staff | Nov 1, 2022 | The Morning Interview

The Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association is hosting the Spring Fishermen's Expo on November 9. Read More

‘Fish for Families’ initiative harnesses Bristol Bay abundance to feed families in need

by Tash Kimmell | Jul 20, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

As food insecurity surges nationally, rural Alaskans at the intersection of food scarcity and climate change are facing a tough reality. In the Chignik region, low salmon returns are leaving the community without a vital food source. In response, one Sitka based organization is leading the initiative to provide fish for families in need Read More