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How KCUCares Supports Food Banks Across Mason, Jefferson & King Counties
Earlier this year, Kitsap Credit Union and the KCUCares Foundation came together for our annual Send Hunger Packing initiative, contributing $90,000 to support local food banks across Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Jefferson, and King counties. This effort reflects our ongoing commitment to hunger relief—helping ensure families and neighbors have access to nutritious food while strengthening the organizations that serve them with care and dignity.
As we conclude our series highlighting these incredible partners, we’re turning our focus to the food banks serving Mason, Jefferson, and King counties. While each organization serves a unique community, they share a common mission: meeting immediate needs while fostering connection, dignity, and hope.
“The funds donated to Northwest Harvest will be used for food procurement to our partner network of 330 other organizations and two free grocery stores in Seattle and Yakima. The stories from our partners show the real-life difference these efforts make. Sequim Food Bank in Clallam County shared: ‘We had a mom of two visit the food bank for the first time. She was surprised to find shelf-stable staples, milk, fresh protein, and even produce plus a recipe card. She told us, I used to think food banks only had canned stuff. I didn’t realize I could actually cook a full, healthy meal for my kids with what I got here.’”
Stories like this highlight the impact of access to nutritious food—and the empowerment that comes from being able to provide for your family with dignity and choice.
Jefferson County Food Bank: With locations in Port Hadlock (Tri-Area) and Port Townsend, and more, the Jefferson County Food Bank is focused on alleviating food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and support to individuals and families in need. They believe in treating everyone with dignity whether that be their patrons or volunteers.
Northwest Harvest: At Northwest Harvest, nutritious food is a human right and providing access to healthy food is part of the solution. They’re also working to remove systemic inequities that create barriers within our food and economic systems. Northwest Harvest distributes an average of two million meals each month to a broad partner network across Washington.
As we conclude our series highlighting these incredible partners, we’re turning our focus to the food banks serving Mason, Jefferson, and King counties. While each organization serves a unique community, they share a common mission: meeting immediate needs while fostering connection, dignity, and hope.
Nourishment That Reaches Far Beyond the Shelf
Support from the KCUCares Foundation helps food banks do more than stock shelves—it helps expand access, improve food quality, and ensure families can prepare healthy, meaningful meals at home. Nicolas Van Deren, Community Engagement Officer at Northwest Harvest, shared how this support ripples through communities across Washington:
“The funds donated to Northwest Harvest will be used for food procurement to our partner network of 330 other organizations and two free grocery stores in Seattle and Yakima. The stories from our partners show the real-life difference these efforts make. Sequim Food Bank in Clallam County shared: ‘We had a mom of two visit the food bank for the first time. She was surprised to find shelf-stable staples, milk, fresh protein, and even produce plus a recipe card. She told us, I used to think food banks only had canned stuff. I didn’t realize I could actually cook a full, healthy meal for my kids with what I got here.’”
Stories like this highlight the impact of access to nutritious food—and the empowerment that comes from being able to provide for your family with dignity and choice.
Get to Know the Food Banks
Mason County
North Mason Food Bank: Established in 1982, the North Mason Food Bank ensures families are nourished by providing essentials for daily life including hygiene items, pet food, food items, dairy, prepared foods, and snacks.- North Mason Food Bank accepts donations and volunteers. Learn how you can get involved today.
Jefferson County Food Bank: With locations in Port Hadlock (Tri-Area) and Port Townsend, and more, the Jefferson County Food Bank is focused on alleviating food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and support to individuals and families in need. They believe in treating everyone with dignity whether that be their patrons or volunteers.
- There are many ways to get involved at the Jefferson County Food Bank whether that be by donating, volunteering, or starting a career. Learn more.
Northwest Harvest: At Northwest Harvest, nutritious food is a human right and providing access to healthy food is part of the solution. They’re also working to remove systemic inequities that create barriers within our food and economic systems. Northwest Harvest distributes an average of two million meals each month to a broad partner network across Washington.
- Northwest Harvest offers many ways to get involved including a variety of volunteer opportunities, food drives, advocacy options, events, and donations. Learn how you can get involved.
December 30, 2025