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Do you have questions about
The Aruqutet Project?
Read some of our frequently asked questions about the Aruqutet Project. We look forward to seeing you in your community soon. If you are interested in volunteering in your community or employment at our assembly warehouse in Bethel please click the tab above for more information.
Q: What is The Aruquet Project?
A: The Aruqutet Project is a one-time food box distribution to as many Calista Region communities as possible within the grant budget.
Q: Who manages this project?
A: The Aruqutet Project is managed by Bethel Community Services Foundation and based in Bethel, Alaska.
A: The Aruqutet Project is funded by Calista Corporation through a geographical place-based grant received by through the Federal Cares Act to increase food security throughout the Calista Region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A: No sign-up is needed. Adults 18 and over in the communities listed on our homepage will be eligible for a food box. If you are not able to pick up your box on distribution day, you can send another adult to pick up for you.
A: Each food box includes about 17 pounds of food and includes items listed on our homepage. Substitutions may be needed due to uncontrollable supply chain logistics.
A: Not necessarily. The survery was used to poll community members on the types of items you would like in a box. The planning team then selected the final box contents based on the most popular responses and grant budget.
Q: Is there a menu?
A: Each food box includes the same items. There is not menu or selection process.
Q: How long will the Aruqutet project run?
A: The project will run through August 2022 with plans to visit 48 communities listed on our homepage. Stay tuned to our website - project updates section, Facebook Page, and Instagram for information on when we'll be in your community.
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: Click tab at top of this page for volunteer opportunities.
Q: What is your address?
A: Our mailing address is below
Bethel Community Services Foundation
PO Box 2189
1795 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy
Bethel, Alaska 99559
Q: Can I get a food box even if I'm not a Calista Corporation Shareholder?
A: Yes, you do not need to be a Shareholder. This grant and The Aruqutet Project is for all adults 18 and over living in the Calista Region Communities listed on our homepage. It is a place-based grant intended to help with food security in the Calista Region, meaning it's based on geographical location, not shareholder status.
Q: Where do the funds come from for this project?
Q: How do I receive a box?
Q: What is in the food box?
Q: Will I get the items I selected in the survey I participated in earlier this year?
Do you have other questions?
If you have other questions, reach out to us by direct message on our Facebook Page.
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