The Food Bank is Ready to Help!

Doing anything for the first time can be intimidating, no matter what it is. And that includes coming to any of Jefferson County’s five food banks for the first time. Each food bank is set up a little differently, but each one is welcoming, unique, and packed with

main staples. Just be sure to bring your own bags, and you will likely leave with most everything you need.

On every food bank day, volunteers (the folks with name tags) will be on hand to greet customers with a smile and help shoppers get started. First thing, you will need to provide a little information. But it’s not much, and the paperwork is super simple. Here’s what you will need to fill out:

• Your name

• Last four digits of your phone number (just for our internal records, so we can look shoppers up easily on future visits)

• Number of people in your household & their general ages

• The name of anyone in your household who may pick up for the home weekly

• Have you been to a food bank in WA State in the past year?

  
  

That’s it! Once you have provided this information, you will be ready to shop. If you wish, just ask a volunteer to help. In addition to helping, they will  likely give you tips on their favorites. In fact, most of our volunteers and shoppers say the food bank isn’t just a food bank. It is a community event where everyone gets to catch up and trade the latest news each week. 

Shopping should be easy. All our locations are set up like small grocery stores, organized by department, with labels and volunteers on hand to guide you. We always have a range of the following available: 

• Meat & Protein – pork, poultry, beef, fish, vegan options, and canned proteins

• Dairy – milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, butter, and boxed milk

• Rice, Grains, Beans & Pasta – pantry staples to round out any meal

• Canned Meals – chili, pasta, stews, and soups

• Fresh Fruits & Vegetables – the season's best, including produce grown right here by our own Food Bank Growers

• Bread – fresh loaves, tortillas, and bakery items

  
  

Example of what you can get!

Plus you will likely find some specials, such as plant starters in spring and flowers during the summer. 

Our volunteers are available to help you in every department. Feel free to ask questions or share information about how you might cook something. We love trading food secrets almost as much as we love helping folks find the best foods for their family, especially in the fresh produce section! Thanks to our local farms and the Food Bank Growers, and individuals, our food banks offer fresh, seasonal vegetables, and fruit of top quality that should win awards.

Each food bank is different, but one very important thing is to bring your bags! This really helps everyone!

Food should be enjoyable, and everyone deserves access to good food. Our goal is to make sure that all food bank shoppers feel welcome and go home excited about what they received.

Food Bank Addresses & Open Hours

Brinnon: 151 Corey Street Brinnon, WA 98320 - Wednesday 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Port Townsend: 1925 Blaine Street Port Townsend, WA 98368

Seniors (65+) Hours:  Saturday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

64 and Under Hours: Saturday 3 - 5 p.m

Families & individuals Hours: Wednesday 10 am. - 3 p.m .

Quick Pick Hours: Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Quilcene: 170 Herbert Street, Quilcene WA. 98376 - Hours: Wednesday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tri-Area: 760 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339 - Hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Coyle - 923 Hazel Point Road - Quilcene 98376 - Hours: Wednesday 10-11 a.m.; except holidays