A YWCA Women of Achievement Inductee This week AKEDA co-founder and board chair Jenny Loudon was honored as a  2025 YWCA Alaska Women of Achievement  awardee at their annual awards luncheon. YWCA's celebratory annual event acknowledges the exceptional leadership of women in Alaska. We couldn't be more inspired!  Jenny joins a cohort of  10 incredible women  who've demonstrated personal and professional leadership and service to the community - embodying YWCA Alaska’s mission

Anchorage Daily News (AP) Across the country, families are bracing for Nov. 1 when Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars could cease if the federal shutdown isn’t resolved. U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds are not enough to cover a month of benefits that ensure grocery money, putting tens of millions of Americans at risk of a sudden loss. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has urged the USDA to find a stopgap, but there’s no guarantee. Food ins

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