Help Fight Hunger in Kitsap County!
Every day, the Central Kitsap Food Bank (CKFB) hears stories of neighbors facing food insecurity. In 2025, over 34,000 people in Kitsap County struggled to put food on the table—but thanks to community support, our doors were open to help.
Hunger can affect anyone—families, seniors, veterans—often due to unexpected hardships like job loss, underemployment, medical emergencies, or rising living costs. Since 1989, CKFB has been a pillar of support, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors receives nutritious food and essential supplies with dignity and care.
The Growing Need for Support
The demand for food assistance is increasing:
- 51% more households are seeking help due to SNAP program reductions (previously known as Food Stamps) and national inflation. especially after the federal government shutdown in October.
- Almost 45,000 people received food assistance through CK Food Bank in 2025.
- 1.17 million pounds of food and supplies were distributed to over 15,000 families last year.
Through partnerships with local farmers, community organizations, and volunteers, CKFB helps reduce food waste and maximize resources to serve those in need. CK Food Bank coordinates with local farmers to receive fresh fruits and vegetables, so families enjoy the choice of healthy foods on their tables every day. Any fresh foods not received by clients; they go back to the farmers to feed their stock ensuring no waste is added to the environment.
How We Serve Our Community
CKFB is more than a food bank—we’re a vital resource for Kitsap County:
- Nutritious Food Access – Every client leaves with a full grocery cart of meal essentials, helping to stretch their limited budgets.
- Senior Support – Coordinating the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, delivering 30–35 lbs. of food monthly to over 750 low-income seniors in Kitsap and Jefferson counties.
- Homebound Delivery – Ensuring those unable to visit us still receive healthy food.
- Community Partnerships – Distributing fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods to other local food banks and feeding programs (serving an additional 10,000 clients in 2025).
We Can’t Do This Without You
CKFB relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners to meet the growing need. In 2025, 199 volunteers contributed 12,586 hours, allowing us to stretch further every dollar. We have volunteers from the local community, the Retired Seniors Volunteers Program (RSVP), Kiwanis, Lions Clubs, Schools, Churches and the US Navy.
However, funding challenges and rising demand mean we need your help now more than ever.
Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger
Your donation, time, or advocacy can make a real difference. Whether it’s:
- helping stock shelves
- supporting our senior meal programs,
- providing financial assistance
every effort counts in supporting this vital asset in the Kitsap community.
Together, we can ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
Donate today. Volunteer. Make an impact.