Food Bank

Recent changes in Washington State's Basic Food program offer hope and support to households wrestling with the high cost of food.

Find out whether you are eligible to receive an electronic benefits card (EBC) with regular monthly benefits and use it like a debit card when you check out your purchases at the store. Monthly gross income limits for Basic Food have increased and additional net income limits and asset limits are now waived. For example, a family of 4 can have a gross monthly income of up to $3,675.00.

Helpline House offers expert guidance for eligibility review, application process and exploration of additional benefits. Contact 842-7621 for an appointment with any of our professional staff.

Hunger on Bainbridge Island - You're kidding, right?

• The food bank is intended for Bainbridge Island residents and serves over 350 households (40% with children) each week.
• While the majority of food bank users are employed, they have a hard time making ends meet on their income.
• Close to 1,000 people on Bainbridge Island are below poverty level. Of the cities in Kitsap County, Bainbridge represents 8.3% of the County's poor. After paying rent and utilities, there is little left for food.
• The community-supported milk fund distributes over 800 cartons of milk on a monthly basis.

What's Available

All of the food in the food bank is available each week according to the family size. Many of these items have to be purchased to ensure freshness.

Examples of food which may be available:

* these items are always in short supply

Plant an Extra Row for Helpline

How much does your garden grow? More than you can eat? Bring your extra produce to the food bank!

The food bank receives generous support from our community, from regular food drives at the island's major grocery stores to donations by churches, school classes and scout troops.

Other Food Banks in Kitsap County