Our History

Founded in 1980 by a coalition of churches, social service agencies, and individuals, Bremerton Foodline has grown from an all-volunteer emergency food operation into a comprehensive distribution hub serving Kitsap and North Mason counties.

1980

1980

THE BEGINNING

Founded by a Coalition

A coalition of churches, social service agencies, and individuals came together to establish Bremerton Foodline as an all-volunteer operation providing emergency food assistance and referrals in the basement of a church.

Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, Washington - vintage postcard
Growth

Growth

BUILDING A FOUNDATION

From volunteers to a leading nonprofit.

What began as an all-volunteer food bank evolved into a leading nonprofit organization in Kitsap County. Dedicated community members transformed the operation, expanding from sparse storage into a growing network of food assistance.

2001

2001

MILESTONE

USDA Commodities Distributor

A major milestone — Bremerton Foodline became an official USDA Commodities distributor, significantly expanding our capacity to serve the region.

Cardboard boxes filled with food supplies
Reach

Reach

EXPANDING OUR REACH

A thriving warehouse serving the region.

Bremerton Foodline expanded from sparse storage into a thriving warehouse area, growing to serve not only individual clients but also other food banks across Kitsap and North Mason counties.

Today

Today

OUR IMPACT

A comprehensive distribution hub.

What began in a church basement now serves thousands of families across the region every year.

9,000+Households served annually
11,000+Individuals fed each year
2,500Holiday baskets distributed
Volunteers posing together in warehouse

Be part of our next chapter.

Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word — every action makes a difference in Kitsap County.