Summer can be a challenging time for families who rely on school meals during the year. Thankfully, there are free food programs across Kitsap County offering nutritious meals for kids, plus helpful resources for families. We've gathered everything you need to know about local meal sites, food bank options, and other ways to access free food this summer in Kitsap County:
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: Summer MealsKids and teens ages 18 and younger (or up to 21 if enrolled in a BSD program)Children must be present Food must be consumed on site 🍏 Free Meals 📅 Monday-Friday | June 23-Aug. 15 (no meals July 4) 📍 Times and Locations: See image -----> |  |
SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT: Summer Lunch Program Kids and teens ages 18 and younger📅 Monday-Thursday | June 25-July 31 📍 Marcus Whitman Middle School: M-Th, 11:30am-12pm 📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6 📍 Port Orchard Waterfront Gazebo: 12-12:15pm 📋 Pre Order by June 20 📅 Pickups Mon. and Wed.| June 25-July 23 📍 Burley Glenwood: 10:30am-12:30pm 📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6 📍 Bethany Lutheran Church: 5:45-6:45pm |  |
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND:
The Kids' Pantry is open all summer long! Stop by and make this summer delicious and nutritious for your kids! All Bainbridge Islanders are eligible to use the food bank. |  |
| This summer, the state of Washington will provide grocery benefits to help families. With SUN Bucks, families with eligible school-aged children will get $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer. |  |
Click HERE for a schedule of OTHER FREE MEALS in Kitsap County (2 pages) including Bremerton, South Kitsap, North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, and Bainbridge Island. Plus, a list of local Food Banks. |
Click here to find the USDA Summer Food Service Program locations near you where children can take part in the Summer Meals Program. Click here for No Kid Hungry Resources to find free summer meals anywhere this summer! Click here for Free Summer Meal information from United Way. Washington Connectionto apply for a variety of services such as food, cash, child care, long-term care and Medicare Savings Programs. |
Are we missing something? Email us and let us know what should be added to this list!
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