WHO WE ARE
Central Kitsap Food Bank (CKFB) is dedicated to reducing hunger and supporting well-being across Kitsap County. As food insecurity continues to rise due to high living costs, underemployment, and lingering effects of the pandemic, CKFB has seen a 40% increase in demand. We serve thousands of individuals and families each year — including children, seniors, and working adults — providing access to nutritious food and essential items with dignity. Our mission is to help our neighbors regain stability and move toward self-sufficiency in the face of ongoing challenges.
CKFB OUTPUT DATA: OUTCOME IS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITY
• Last year, CKFB put 83,334 ,meals on our neighbor’s tables.
• For every $25 donated, CKFB feeds a family of four 2 meals each for one day.
WHO WE ARE
Central Kitsap Food Bank (CKFB) is dedicated to reducing hunger and supporting well-being across Kitsap County. As food insecurity continues to rise due to high living costs, underemployment, and lingering effects of the pandemic, CKFB has seen a 40% increase in demand. We serve thousands of individuals and families each year — including children, seniors, and working adults — providing access to nutritious food and essential items with dignity. Our mission is to help our neighbors regain stability and move toward self-sufficiency in the face of ongoing challenges.
CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK OUTPUT DATA: OUTCOME IS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITY
• Last year, Central Kitsap Food Bank put 34,334 meals on our neighbor’s tables.
• For every $25 donated, Central Kitsap Food Bank feeds a family of four 2 meals each for one day.
• In 2024, Central Kitsap Food Bank’s volunteer core of 199 people donated 12,586 hours equating to 6 full time employees and saving our organization $235,862 in wage
• Last year, Central Kitsap Food Bank put 34,334 meals on our neighbor’s tables.
• For every $25 donated, Central Kitsap Food Bank feeds a family of four 2 meals each for one day.
• In 2024, Central Kitsap Food Bank’s volunteer core of 199 people donated 12,586 hours equating to 6 full time employees and saving our organization $235,862 in wage
MISSION
“Central Kitsap Food Bank provides food and community resource information at no cost in a caring and respectful manner to people in need while preserving the dignity of those we serve.“
CORE VALUES
VISION
CORE VALUES
MISSION
“Central Kitsap Food Bank provides food and community resource information at no cost in a caring and respectful manner to people in need while preserving the dignity of those we serve.“
CORE VALUES
Respectful and Compassionate
Welcoming and Approachable
VISION
CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK MEASURES SERVICE REACH
In 2024, we served 12,131 families — 34,883 individuals — with food and essentials across Kitsap County. Of those served, 31% were children, 46% adults, and 23% seniors, including 767 seniors in 65 housing units through our CSFP delivery program.
We distributed over 1.17 million pounds of food, also supporting 3 other food banks and 4 hot meal programs, helping an additional 9,000 people while reducing food waste. Our partnerships with businesses like Costco, Safeway, and Albertsons provide critical in-kind donations.
Volunteer support is vital: 199 volunteers contributed 12,586 hours in 2024 — a value of $235,862. Their input has helped us identify growing needs among the underemployed, prompting us to consider more flexible service hours.
Our community engagement includes collaboration with the Greater Kitsap Chamber, Greendrinks, United Way, and 18 business sponsors who raised over $35,000. Together, we are building a stronger, more food-secure Kitsap.
CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK MEASURES SERVICE REACH
In 2024, we served 12,131 families — 34,883 individuals — with food and essentials across Kitsap County. Of those served, 31% were children, 46% adults, and 23% seniors, including 767 seniors in 65 housing units through our CSFP delivery program.
We distributed over 1.17 million pounds of food, also supporting 3 other food banks and 4 hot meal programs, helping an additional 9,000 people while reducing food waste. Our partnerships with businesses like Costco, Safeway, and Albertsons provide critical in-kind donations.
Volunteer support is vital: 199 volunteers contributed 12,586 hours in 2024 — a value of $235,862. Their input has helped us identify growing needs among the underemployed, prompting us to consider more flexible service hours.
Our community engagement includes collaboration with the Greater Kitsap Chamber, Greendrinks, United Way, and 18 business sponsors who raised over $35,000. Together, we are building a stronger, more food-secure Kitsap.
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Katrina
Brian
Brooke
Jessica
Jacob
MEET OUR STAFF
Chris
Merle
Sarah
MEET OUR DIRECTORS
Katrina
Brooke Pisani
Brian
Jacob
Jessica
MEET OUR STAFF
Chris Benson
Merle
Sarah Williams
BASIC CK FOOD BANK OUTCOMES
1. Having nutritious meals on the dining tables of CKFB’s clients every day in a way that instills dignity to increase food security in Kitsap County.
2. Improve knowledge of other community resources available to improve the lives of CKFB clients.
3. Increase food insecurity awareness in Kitsap County.
LONG TERM CK FOOD BANK OUTCOMES
1. Increase the health and well-being of low-income families and individuals in need so they may live and work in Kitsap County.
2. Alleviate families from sending hungry children to school every day (increasing concentration, focus, academic performance and social-emotional skill building in the classroom).
3. Increasing awareness of food insecurity in Kitsap community allows CKFB programs to be completely supported by local business sponsorships, grants, partnerships, and individual donations, tightening community relationships.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Food insecurity can affect anyone. Nationwide, 1 in 8 adults struggles to afford enough food. In October 2023 alone, nearly 28 million Americans reported not having enough to eat.
In Kitsap County, over 25,000 residents faced food hardship in 2024. Rising living costs, low wages, unemployment, and systemic barriers like racism and discrimination all contribute to the issue. Children here are especially impacted—14.8% face food insecurity, a rate higher than the national average. The consequences include poor health, lower academic performance, and increased anxiety and depression. Three out of four educators report teaching students who regularly come to school hungry.
Since the pandemic, demand for food assistance in Kitsap County has surged—CKFB has seen a 40% increase in need, with over 50% more service provided since COVID-19 began. The end of emergency food benefits in 2023, rising population (including 5,000 new residents from the USS Ronald Reagan), and persistent poverty mean we are now serving not just the unemployed, but the underemployed—families who are working yet still can’t make ends meet.
CK Food Bank is here to meet this growing need—offering nutritious food, personal care items, and compassionate support to help individuals and families regain stability and dignity.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Food insecurity can affect anyone. Nationwide, 1 in 8 adults struggles to afford enough food. In October 2023 alone, nearly 28 million Americans reported not having enough to eat.
In Kitsap County, over 25,000 residents faced food hardship in 2024. Rising living costs, low wages, unemployment, and systemic barriers like racism and discrimination all contribute to the issue. Children here are especially impacted—14.8% face food insecurity, a rate higher than the national average. The consequences include poor health, lower academic performance, and increased anxiety and depression. Three out of four educators report teaching students who regularly come to school hungry.
Since the pandemic, demand for food assistance in Kitsap County has surged—CKFB has seen a 40% increase in need, with over 50% more service provided since COVID-19 began. The end of emergency food benefits in 2023, rising population (including 5,000 new residents from the USS Ronald Reagan), and persistent poverty mean we are now serving not just the unemployed, but the underemployed—families who are working yet still can’t make ends meet.
CK Food Bank is here to meet this growing need—offering nutritious food, personal care items, and compassionate support to help individuals and families regain stability and dignity.
CURBSIDE PICKUP
We offer curbside pickup for existing customers who prefer a more convenient way to receive their groceries. This service is especially helpful for those with mobility challenges, health concerns, or tight schedules—no need to leave your car, we’ll bring your groceries right to you.
To use curbside pickup, you MUST call ahead to schedule by 9:00–9:30 AM on the day you plan to come in. Once scheduled, just pull into the parking lot and give us a call—we’ll take care of the rest.
In some cases, online grocery ordering may be available, depending on staff and volunteer capacity. This option is evaluated on a base-by-base basis and may be paused or cancelled at any time. If approved, orders must be placed by 10:00 PM the night before pickup. Please speak with staff before placing your order and again prior to pickup to confirm that your order is ready.
Central Kitsap Food Bank does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.