Welcome to the South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank!

The South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank provides critical food and other necessities to approximately 2,600 children, adults and senior citizens here in Port Orchard EVERY MONTH! Almost half that number is children. In 2006, our food bank helped to provide groceries to more than 10,323 local families which was comprised of more than 31,844 individuals. This was more than 2,130 additional families and more than 7,376 individuals than we helped to provide food to in 2005.

Our food bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. When visiting the food bank, please bring photo identification along with proof of residency. This can be a utility bill in your name, a DSHS medical coupon, a copy of your rental agreement, etc. If you live outside of South Kitsap we can serve you, however there may be a food bank that is more convenient and we can provide you with that information.

Federal commodities are also available on a weekly basis during regular food bank hours for individuals and families living at or below the poverty level.

In addition to food, Helpline is also able to offer clothing to individuals and families in need. When we have the funds to help, we are also able to offer financial assistance towards rent, utility bills and transportation costs.

Helpline always gratefully accepts donations of food from the public to assist us in our mission of helping to feed the hungry in our community. Donations of food and other necessary supplies can be made at Helpline between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. In regards to food donations, we are unable to take food that is expired or foods that are prepared or packaged in a non-commercial kitchen. As our food bank can easily can go through more than 900,000 lbs. of food each year, we encourage local service organizations, schools, churches and businesses to organize and participate in food drives for Helpline throughout the year. We can always use the help! Help from our community is what makes it possible for us to better meet the needs of those who are in crisis.

    HELPLINE OFFERS LOCAL DSHS ASSISTANCE

 You may be eligible for DSHS BASIC FOOD PROGRAM benefits (previously known as Food Stamps) if your maximum monthly gross income is:

     $1,484 for 2 people

     $2,238 for 4 people

     $2,992 for 6 people

    (add $377 for each additional person)

 If this program sounds like it will help you, please call (360) 874-1399 to schedule an appointment with Bernice or call (360) 876-4089 to schedule one with Joan today! Get the food help you need without having to go far from home!

 

 

FOOD BANK HOLIDAY SIGN-UPS BEGIN OCTOBER 1ST

Sign -ups for those in need of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets will begin on Monday, October 1st. These will be done during our regular food bank hours and are available to anyone in need.

Holiday baskets consist of all of the groceries needed to provide families with two complete holiday meals with all of the trimmings based on the number of people in the household; 10-12 lb. turkeys, gravy, stuffing, fresh and canned fruit and vegetables and a variety of other items. For the Christmas holiday, we also provide children 16 and under with new toys and gifts provided through our agency's Giving Tree program and generously donated by the community. Please call 876-4089 for more information.

Our food bank is here to help. If you are in need of food,  please call 876-4089 or stop by today!

FOOD BANK HOLIDAY HOURS

The food bank will be closed the week of November 19th through the 23rd for our Thanksgiving Basket Distribution & the holiday.