Who We Are
Bremerton Foodline was organized by a coalition of churches, social service agencies and individuals, the Foodline has been a source of emergency food and assistance referrals since 1980. Under the direction of dedicated Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, the Foodline has grown from an all-volunteer food bank into a leading non-profit in Kitsap County.
In 2001, the Bremerton Foodline became a USDA Commodities distributor. What began as sparsely equipped food storage warehouse is now a thriving warehouse area serving both clients and other food banks in the Kitsap and North Mason counties.
With the help of procured funds, we were able to secure the operations of the facility preparing us and the surrounding community planning efforts to support food access in the event of a disaster.
The Foodline continues to form working partnerships with other social service organizations in our community including United Way, CDBG, Kitsap Community Resources, Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline. We routinely refer our clients to other community services to fill their non-food needs and encourage the distribution of informational materials in our client service area.
What We Do
Weekly Food Assistance
Bremerton Foodline (BFL) allows clients to come in and shop once a week at our grocery-style food bank. This model cuts down on food waste, and ensures that clients are able to sustain themselves by getting 50% of their week's groceries with us.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of people with low income by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.
Blossom Project
We provide feminine hygiene products, baby diapers, and more through our Blossom program.
GREATER GOODS Program
A partnership with Kitsap Humane Society. Sources and manages access to rebranded and short-dated food and supplies from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers - making them available to nonprofits.
Other Services
Referrals to other appropriate agencies.
Opportunities to gain skills by volunteering.
Details
| (360) 479-6188 | |
| erinn@bremertonfoodline.org | |
| Erinn Hale | |
| Volunteer Coordinator | |
| http://www.bremertonfoodline.org |
