Stores & Community
Heidi Brown
Store Manager
About
At AC, our store managers are much more than leaders, they are the face of our operations in each community we serve. Dedicated to fulfilling the unique needs of rural Alaska, each manager works to provide access to fresh, quality food while promoting food security with our state. Deeply connected to their local areas, our managers are committed to enhancing the shopping experience and enriching the lives of our customers.
ABOUT
Bethel Quickstop Store & Community
Bethel, located along the Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska, serves as a hub for surrounding villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Originally known as "Mumtrekhlogamute," which means "smokehouse people," Bethel started out as a trading post and fish processing center in the late 1800s. Historically, the area has been inhabited by Yup’ik people, who continue to practice subsistence activities like fishing and hunting. The region relies on salmon, making fishing a cornerstone of both the local economy and outdoor lifestyle. Bethel plays a vital role in the area and access is primarily by air or river. In the summer, residents travel by boat to stock up on essential supplies, while in the winter, they use snowmachines or trucks to navigate the ice road and visit the local AC store.
Population
6,279
Languages
English, Central Yup'ik