Neighbor Helping Neighbor,
One Neighbor At A Time

Helpline House offers an umbrella of social services and invites the community to become part of the circle of giving and receiving help.

Founded in the 1960s as a food bank in response to the "war on poverty", this community-funded non-profit agency provides a full range of services: food bank, clothing bank, medical equipment for loan, social work advocacy and consultation and referrals to counseling.

Basic services are provided cost-free to those in need. Needs are defined broadly, and are not always financial.

Any community member in crisis or in need of social work consultation, volunteer opportunities or other service is welcome at Helpline House.

The coffee pot is always on.

Helpline is conveniently located in Winslow on Knechtel Way which is halfway between Winslow Way and High School Road. You can access Knechtel either from Erickson Avenue or Madison Avenue and will see our sign on the street as you drive down Knechtel Way.

Tour de Coop!

Here is some information on the First Annual Bainbridge Island Tour de Coop! Tour de Coop!

Event to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 12-4pm. All proceeds benefit Helpline House.

Help Us Go For The Green

1. Check out our ''Edible Border" and supplemental food gardens while taking a tour of Helpline.

2. Sponsor one of five subscriptions to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). This subscription provides fresh organic produce that adds nutritious food to our Food Bank at a reasonable price while supporting local farmers. Each subscription is $460.

3. Add a row for Helpline as you plant your own gardens this spring and bring in your extra produce to help support the Food Bank.