Help us address weekend hunger to reduce food insecurity!

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At the Bremerton Backpack Brigade, our mission is to nourish the future by ensuring that no child goes hungry, even when they leave the school doors behind.

Through our innovative program, we send backpacks, filled with fresh produce & nutritious food, home with kids every weekend during the school year, helping to ensure they arrive to school on Monday morning ready to learn.

We not only provide nutrition for our students, but we also work directly with the Bremerton School District to determine where the need is highest. The wonderful school district employees that see the need every day direct which students and families need our backpacks.

Our impact extends far beyond the backpacks we provide. With each backpack, we are breaking down barriers to success and building a stronger foundation for these children's futures.

By addressing the critical issue of weekend hunger, we are:

  • Proper nutrition is an essential ingredient for academic success. By ensuring that children have access to nourishing meals over the weekends, we are helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to engage in their studies. As a result, we are contributing to improved attendance, higher grades, and enhanced learning outcomes.

  • Nutritious food is not only essential for physical health but also for mental well-being. Our backpacks provide balanced meals that support children's growth, development, and emotional resilience. By reducing food insecurity, we are fostering a sense of stability and confidence in our young beneficiaries.

  • Our program brings together schools, families, volunteers, and local organizations, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility. By collaboratively addressing the issue of childhood hunger, we are building stronger connections and empowering communities to work together for the well-being of their children.

  • Childhood hunger is often a symptom of larger systemic issues, including poverty. By providing consistent access to nutritious food, we are helping break the cycle of food insecurity and its potential long-term impact on these children's lives. We are investing in their potential, helping them break free from the constraints of poverty, and creating a path towards a brighter future.​

How Can I Help?

Volunteer

The Bremerton Backpack Brigade is a 100% volunteer run organization.  We rely on volunteers like you to continue providing food to hungry kids.

Donate

The Bremerton Backpack Brigade relies on donations from our community to help feed kids and families in the Bremerton area.  Your donation of money or goods will directly impact a family in need.

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