100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly towards eliminating school lunch debt and ensuring every child in the Matanuska-Susitna Schools District has access to the meals they need to thrive in school. Your support helps create a future where no student has to worry about hunger during their school day, allowing them to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their potential. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these students and their families, fostering a community that values care, compassion, and opportunity for all. Let’s work hand in hand to ensure every child has the nourishment they deserve. 

A graphic logo with a red banner at the top saying "Click to Donate!" in yellow text. Below, a plate with a green apple, a sandwich, and a stack of green books is flanked by a fork on the left and a spoon on the right. The bottom part of the logo reads "Help Pay Down School Meal Debt" in white and yellow text on a green background.
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Why Give?

Make a Difference

Your donation helps create real, measurable change in the lives of children across Alaska.

Be Part of the Solution

Join a community of people working together to address important issues.

Inspire Others

Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • PLATES has submitted all documentation to be a 501(c)(3) to the IRS; once approved donations can retroactively be tax-deducible.

  • All district donations will be submitted to school districts in Alaska facing unpaid school meal debt which impacts the students they serve.

  • We are encouraging school districts, PTAs, and other associations to partner with PLATES to house fund-raising on their behalf. We can collect the donations, provide the receipt of donation for tax purposes, and provide the funding that was directed to specific school districts.

  • Yes, you may donate funds to honor a loved one.