At Kitsap Harvest, we believe that fresh, local food should nourish our community—not go to waste. Our 100% volunteer-run organization rescues surplus produce and other food from backyards, farms, and markets, and deliver it to those who need it most. In 2025 just under 26,000 pounds of produce grown in Kitsap County was collected! With the goal of creating a sustainable gleaning program, Kitsap Harvest serves low income senior housing, youth programs, recovery, and homeless shelters. Awarded Linda Gabriel Human Rights Award for 2025 by Kitsap County Council for Human Rights!
Our 2025 Impact:
-99,734 lbs of food prevented from going to waste
-84,052 lbs delivered directly to 43 local partner locations
-65% of the food we distributed was fresh produce
-91 volunteers dedicated over 2,900 hours of hard work
Kitsap Harvest Programs
Gleaning Program
Gleaning means gathering the extra. It starts when a neighbor reaches out to ask for our help with produce that might otherwise be wasted. Once a request is made, we coordinate a team of volunteers to visit the property to harvest and sort the produce right on-site. Instead of letting that bounty go to waste, we distribute the fresh, locally grown food to nearby neighbors in need.
In 2025, our gleaning program grew by 73%, recovering 18,155 pounds of produce. Apples alone accounted for nearly 14,000 pounds rescued, alongside pears, Asian pears, plums, grapes, and other fruits that would otherwise have gone unharvested.
Community Garden Program
We believe in the power of growing together. This program supports shared gardening spaces where volunteers and community members cultivate fresh produce specifically for donation. It’s more than just growing food; it’s a space for education, engagement, and fostering a deeper connection to how we feed our neighbors.
Grow-A-Row Program
We invite every home gardener to be a part of the solution! By dedicating just a portion of your garden to help others, you help us provide fresh variety to local families. Whether you are a master gardener or planting your very first seed, we are here to support you so your homegrown contribution can make a difference in addressing local hunger.
In 2025, our Grow-A-Row program expanded by 58%, increasing to 7,796 pounds, driven by increased participation from farmers, donation stations, and market partners.
Kitsap Harvest connects abundance to need by reducing food waste, nurturing community, and providing equitable access to fresh, locally grown food.
As a 100% volunteer-run organization, every contribution directly supports our mission to rescue fresh food and feed our community. Here’s how your donation makes an impact:
$25 – Provides supplies for Grow-A-Row participants, helping home gardeners start seedlings for donation
$100 – Covers electricity costs for one month to keep our refrigerators running and fresh food preserved.
$250 – Keeps our gleaning truck on the road for a month, ensuring we can transport rescued food.
$500 – Pays for one month of rent at our warehouse, where we sort and distribute food to those in need.
Every dollar makes a difference. Your support ensures that fresh, local food reaches our neighbors instead of going to waste.
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Organization name
Kitsap Harvest
Tax id (EIN)
85-1602331
Categories
Basic Needs, Community Improvement, Environment
Geography Served
Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, North Mason, Port Orchard/South Kitsap, Silverdale/Central Kitsap, Poulsbo/North Kitsap, Gig Harbor
Annual Revenue
$100,000 - $499,999
BIPOC Serving
Native American or American Indian
Volunteer-Led Organizations
Volunteer-Led Organizations
Address
345 6TH ST STE 550