Bremerton Foodline

What Bremerton Foodline does

Bremerton Foodline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 in Bremerton, Washington, that provides free groceries, essential supplies, and community support to food-insecure individuals and families across Kitsap and North Mason counties. The organization operates a 12,000-square-foot grocery-store-style food bank where clients self-select produce, proteins, dairy, canned goods, and hygiene products at no cost, visiting once per week with no proof of income or residency required. As of 2025, the organization served 3,855 unduplicated households and 11,358 unduplicated individuals, distributing over 1.46 million pounds of food year-to-date.

The organization's core technology is a self-select shopping model housed in a facility with loading docks, ADA-accessible improvements, and dedicated partner co-location spaces, completed during a 2023 renovation. It operates a portfolio of 15 programs, including USDA commodity distribution (TEFAP and CSFP, authorized since 2001), a home delivery service for homebound clients (Groceries On the Go, launched April 2025), the Blossom Project for infant and menstrual hygiene supplies, a Mail Program for housing-instable clients, theFOODproject neighborhood food drive network, and healthcare co-located services via partnerships with Peninsula Community Health Services and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. There is no proprietary technology platform, app, or API; the organization relies on a standard WordPress website and physical distribution infrastructure.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and contributions, including individual monetary gifts, planned giving (Donor-Advised Funds, securities, estate gifts), in-kind food donations, corporate sponsorships, and USDA government commodities. The organization is led by Executive Director Cori Kauk and Development Director Morgan Huffman, supported by 8 paid staff and a 13-member board of directors, with operations heavily dependent on volunteers. The organization holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, reflecting strong governance and fundraising accountability.

Name

Bremerton Foodline

Legal name

Bremerton Foodline

Website

https://bremertonfoodline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bremerton Foodline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food bank founded in 1980 in Bremerton, Washington, that provides free weekly groceries, essential supplies, and supportive services to food-insecure households across Kitsap and North Mason counties through a 12,000-square-foot self-select shopping facility and 15 community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Emergency food assistance
• Hunger relief programs
• Food insecurity support
• Community food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerton, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Individual and business donors contribute money through online platform, by mail, or in person. Monetary gifts are stretched through bulk purchasing and partnerships with major retailers.
2. USDA Commodities: Bremerton Foodline became an official USDA Commodities distributor in 2001, receiving government commodities to distribute to the community.
3. Planned Giving: Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) gifts, appreciated stocks/securities donations, and legacy giving through estate plans.
4. In-Kind Food Donations: Food and essential item donations from individuals, businesses, and theFOODproject neighborhood coordinator network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bremerton Foodline provides free weekly groceries, essential supplies, and community support to food-insecure individuals and families across Kitsap and North Mason counties. Clients shop in a grocery-store-style self-select environment once a week with no proof of income required, choosing produce, proteins, dairy, canned goods, and hygiene products. The organization also delivers groceries to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities, distributes USDA commodities, and operates infant/hygiene supply, mail, and healthcare partner programs.

Product overview

Bremerton Foodline operates as a nonprofit food bank organization offering a portfolio of food assistance and basic needs programs. The core offering is a weekly grocery-store-style self-select shopping experience where clients can obtain produce, proteins, dairy, canned goods, and hygiene products at no cost. Additional programs include USDA commodity distribution (TEFAP and CSFP), emergency food bags for unhoused neighbors, and homebound delivery services. Beyond food, the organization provides essential supplies through the Blossom Project (diapers, hygiene products), KidVantage partnership (infant/child essentials), pet food, birthday cakes, and a mail program for housing-instable clients. The organization also coordinates theFOODproject, a neighborhood-based food drive network across Kitsap and Mason counties. The portfolio functions as a coordinated set of programs addressing food insecurity and related basic needs rather than a unified technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Groceries / Weekly Food Assistance Grocery-store-style self-select shopping experience where clients shop once a week for free groceries including produce, proteins, dairy, canned goods, frozen foods, bakery items, and hygiene products. Open Sundays through Wednesdays with no proof of income or residency required.
• TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Provides 100% American-grown USDA foods at no cost to eligible individuals and families as part of the federal emergency food assistance program.
• CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) Provides nutritious USDA foods to supplement the diets of low-income individuals ages 60 and older through monthly food packages.
• Groceries On the Go Homebound delivery program providing personalized grocery deliveries every other week to older adults and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions who cannot travel to the food pantry, tailored to each client's dietary preferences and allergies. Delivered in partnership with Meals on Wheels, Kitsap Harvest, and volunteers.
• Blossom Project Provides menstrual products, adult and children diapers, wipes, formula, and menstruation products accessible to eligible clients with no extra signup needed.
• Mail Program Provides clients experiencing housing instability or transition with a safe, reliable mailing address for personal mail, essential documents, and important communications.
• Emergency Bags Provides non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and basic supplies like socks and hand warmers for unhoused neighbors.
• theFOODproject Grassroots neighborhood-based food drive initiative working with the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition. Neighborhood Coordinators organize six collection drives per year with bi-monthly wishlists targeting high-need food and essential items.
• SWAP (Social Worker Assistance Program) Provides essential care items (car seats, safe sleep equipment, clothing, diapers, formula) to children and families facing emergency situations so they leave the hospital with what they need for a safe and healthy transition home. Operated in partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
• KidVantage Partnership Program Provides car seats, beds, clothing, formula, baby food, and educational materials for postpartum mothers and children from birth through 5 years, 11 months, in partnership with KidVantage.
• Birthday Cake Program Free custom birthday cakes and treats for children and young adults ages 1-24, delivered in partnership with Cake4Kids.
• Pet Food Assistance Provides pet food to ensure family pets have nutritious meals, recognizing pets as part of the family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,855 unduplicated households, 11,358 unduplicated individuals, 24,770 household visits served in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Meals on Wheels KitsapcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partnership for Groceries On the Go delivery program, helping ensure homebound seniors and adults with disabilities have access to fresh, nutritious groceries.
• Kitsap HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partnership for Groceries On the Go delivery program, providing fresh produce and supporting homebound neighbor food access.
• Peninsula Community Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to bring medical and dental care directly to Bremerton Foodline clients. Essential health services offered onsite, removing barriers such as transportation and unfamiliar systems.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024SWAP (Social Worker Assistance Program) partnership ensuring children and families facing emergency situations leave the hospital with essential items needed for safe, healthy transition home. Provides car seats, safe sleep equipment, clothing, diapers, formula, and other essential care items.
• KidVantagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partnership to provide essential resources for postpartum mothers and children from birth through 5 years, 11 months. Items include car seats, cribs and beds, clothing, formula, baby food, educational materials.
• Kitsap County Food Bank CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Collaborative partnership through theFOODproject to build a neighborhood-based network of donors providing consistent, high-need food and essential items. Distributes bi-monthly wishlists so donations directly reflect urgent community needs.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001USDA Commodities distributor since 2001. Allows distribution of reliable supply of high-quality, American-grown food, increasing food security while enhancing ability to serve more neighbors with consistency and dignity.
• Food LifelinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank coalition partner helping distribute food and support hunger relief efforts across the region.
• Cake4KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free custom birthday cakes and treats for children and young adults ages 1-24 through the Birthday Cake Program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights13 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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