Parcel Post Auction
Bid on Surprise Packages & Feed Families in Need!
What is the Parcel Post Auction
It’s our most unique fundraiser of the year!
Supporters from across the nation (and worldwide) send mystery packages filled with treasures from their regions—artisan crafts, regional delicacies, and unique souvenirs you rarely find here in Alaska.
Every package is auctioned completely unopened, turning our fundraising into an adventure of discovery! Previous years have seen everything from handcrafted quilts to regional cookbooks and gourmet foods to local artwork.
How can YOU participate?
As a local Alaskan, you have two exciting ways to join in:
- Create your own mystery package! Are you returning from travels with unique souvenirs? Have connections to special Alaskan artisans? Or special skills of your own? Your locally created package can be just as exciting to fellow Alaskans! Find ideas here.
- Come bid on May 22, 2025! Join us at 5:00 PM for food, games, and fun outside, with the bidding beginning at 6:00 PM.
How to participate from afar:
- Send a mystery package filled with items unique to your region. Find inspiration here.
- Share this opportunity with your church community, friends, and family
- Follow our social media to watch the auction unfold on May 22nd, 2025
Where to Send Packages
Send your mystery package by mid-April to:
Willow Community Food Pantry
c/o Ola Williams
P.O. Box 182
Willow, AK 99688
(Please include Box 182, even with courier services)
Wondering What to Put in Your Mystery Package?
As you consider creating a mystery package for the Willow Community Food Pantry’s Parcel Post Auction, you might be wondering: “What would bidders be excited to receive from my region?” CLICK HERE to find a list filled with inspiration for both Local Alaskans sending packages and shippers from a distance.
Your Impact By the Numbers
Each year, the Parcel Post Auction raises thousands in one evening, with individual packages inspiring bidding wars of $40-$150 each. This funding helps us:
- Feed 175-210 families monthly
- Provide weekend nutrition to 80-100 children weekly
- Work toward our $100,000 annual goal
Can't Send a Package?
Monetary donations help us reach our $100,000 annual goal. Donate online to help us reach our goal.