Division of Public Assistance (DPA)
Help Alaskans meet basic needs and achieve independence
Important update
Our priority is to ensure Alaskans have continued access to essential nutrition assistance.
As of Friday, Oct. 31, we are waiting for instructions from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This means we cannot send out November SNAP benefits yet. Once we get the final instructions, we will release the benefits as soon as possible, so they can be added to EBT cards.
FNS will determine whether any adjustments are needed to the benefit amounts for each household before authorizing issuance. Federal funds for November SNAP benefits have not yet been released to any state. The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) will continue to accept and process applications, and benefits will be issued to eligible households as soon as FNS authorizes the release of funds.
DPA is closely monitoring the situation and anticipates additional direction from the federal government in the coming days. As the situation develops, we will update this webpage and our social media channels.
- Important SNAP update for November (last updated 3:10 P.M. 10/31/2025)
- Western Alaska Disaster SNAP and Medicaid Help (last updated 10/20/2025)
- What is H.R. 1, and why does it impact Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits? (last updated 10/27/2025)
- LIHEAP funding update (last updated 10/29/2025)
Who we are
The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) helps Alaskans by providing public assistance programs that support basic needs and self-sufficiency. We work to help people and families become independent by promoting the value of work and improving well-being. Our programs offer resources like food, financial aid, and child care assistance to those who need them. With offices across Alaska and partners in rural areas, we make sure these services are available to everyone.
What we do
We provide programs to help Alaskans with basic needs, independence, and a better life by:
- Promoting self-sufficiency: Help families with tools and a plan to support themselves
- Providing safety net services: Deliver important services like food, housing, and child care
- Supporting Alaskans in need: Making work a better option than welfare for long-term stability
- Working together: Partner with clients, staff, and other organizations to deliver services effectively and efficiently
- Improving outcomes: Measure how our team is doing and focus on improving outcomes for the people we serve
Resources
Better than email: DPA’s secure document portal
Upload your documents directly to DPA through our secure document upload portal.
Note: For Providers and Clients of Long Term Care Only
Alaska Connect: Our client portal
The Alaska Connect client portal makes it easier to work with DPA. Sign up through myAlaska, or use your existing myAlaska account, to access your personal space. You can apply for public assistance, renew benefits, report changes, and upload documents all in one place.
If you prefer not to use the portal, you can still access our services through our website, offices, or virtual contact center.
Office locations
Office hours & services
Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interviews are closed off at 3 p.m. to allow time to complete them before the end of the business day. Unless otherwise noted, Regional Offices offer full-service Monday through Thursday, with limited clerical service on Friday. The services offered in the Sitka office is limited to general inquiries at this time
Language interpretation services
DPA provides free language interpretation services. Callers can contact the Virtual Contact Center in their preferred language by using the numbers listed for commonly spoken languages on our Foreign Language Support page.
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Contact us
DPA: Services
Virtual Contact Center: 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1)