Kitsap County

Local offices in Kitsap County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · State office

  Kitsap County Division of Child Support Field Office

  4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your case.
  Call 360-405-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• State office

  Bremerton Community Services Office

  4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · County office

  Kitsap County Department of Human Services

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness planningGet information about county housing and homelessness programs and help finding local housing services.Read more
  • Veterans Assistance FundGet information about emergency assistance for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services and crisis support.
  Call 360-337-5750Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Kitsap

  2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing or learn about homeownership assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 360-535-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingkitsap.org

• Local office · State office

  Washington 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Kitsap Public Health District

  345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, health concerns, and other public health programs.
  Call 360-728-2235DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsappublichealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitator

  614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366

  Help here

  • Family law self-helpGet procedural help with family law forms and cases if you are representing yourself.
  Call 360-337-7164DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long Term Care

  1026 Sidney Avenue, Port Orchard, WA 98366

  Help here

  • Senior information and assistanceGet help finding services and support for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
  Call 360-337-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters in Kitsap County.
  Call 360-307-5870Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Kitsap

  3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383

  Help here

  • Employment assistanceGet help with job searches, training, and employment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com

• Library · Regional office

  Kitsap Regional Library

  1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help from library staff.
  Call 877-883-9900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on krl.org

Kitsap County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Kitsap County, closest to the center of Bremerton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Vashon Maury Community Food Bank

  14 miles from the center of Bremerton

  10030 SW 210th St, #4, Vashon, WA 98070

  Hours

  • Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-463-6332DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  West Seattle Food Bank

  16 miles from the center of Bremerton

  3419 SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98126

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  What to bring: No appointment needed.

  Call 206-932-9023DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on westseattlefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Salvation Army White Center

  Salvation Army

  17 miles from the center of Bremerton

  9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

  Hours

  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Food bank: anyone. Meals: adults 60 and older

  Call 206-767-3150DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  White Center Food Bank

  17 miles from the center of Bremerton

  10016 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Seniors age 60 and older
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: All Washington residents

  What to bring: Visits are by appointment. New customers must register in person. Seniors age 60 and older have a separate Thursday distribution.

  Call 206-762-2848DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on whitecenterfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Duwamish Waterway Park

  Urban Fresh Food Collective of South Park

  17 miles from the center of Bremerton

  7900 10th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry · also free meals

  Alimentando al Pueblo

  18 miles from the center of Bremerton

  15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 206-636-9575DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on data.seattle.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kitsap County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Kitsap County

• Bainbridge Island
• Bremerton
• Port Orchard
• Poulsbo

Washington programs by kind of help

These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026