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February 2024 by TheReal Reviewer
I like that I can go there and get food for free - they often have nice things from Trader Joe's and T&C Market. A lot of times they also meat alternatives for those who don't eat it.However, check your expiration dates and packaging. I grabbed a box of cookies and only when I got home realized they'd already been opened. I'm not even sure why they were on the shelf. I've also brought home items that have expired and I know dry goods and canned goods are often okay for a bit after that date, but one time I checked a can and it had expired TWO YEARS prior. I understand a few months but even at a food bank that shouldn't have been on the shelf.Produce used to be unlimited but now they do put limits on it which unfortunately means not as much fresh, healthy food as people were getting but on the other hand it makes sure that everyone can get some veggies.Some of their staff needs retraining - especially this little Redhead who always gives me attitude and wants to dig through my food in my bags like I'm some sort of criminal (i bag as i go to make it easier for them to get in and out. I don't want your hands on my food. I only take what I'm allowed and what I need.The other staff has been great overall.They need more carts - 10 people are allowed in, they should have 10 carts - one person per family shops. More people get in, the line goes faster. OR, what most food banks do is assign times and honestly I'd like that because they're only open during my set work hours so the only time I can go is on my lunch. Inflation is horrible - some clients like me work 40 hours a week, I'm not married (anymore) and have 2 kids so there is no 2nd income in my house - I'm it. If there were assigned times I could make sure I get in and out during my lunch.They no longer allow people to wait inside even when it is FREEZING, RAINING - you can't even wait by the door anymore, you can't save your spot and wait in your car where you'd have SHELTER from the rain and the cold. In the summer people will have the opposite problem, especially people like me who burn easily. I've waited in that line for 40 minutes before and I feel for people who have waited longer.They could do appointments every half hour and then 10 people go in and it's small- it takes 15 minutes to shop, then check out and then there are the carts for the next group of people coming in for their appointments. It works like that at the food bank where my sister goes and many others.I want them to know I'm not bashing them but I hope they will take some of these ideas under consideration to make things easier for both them and their clients.
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January 2024 by Carl and Marci Wiegand
Local food bank with lots of selection of fresh food. Very friendly and helpful workers who truly have compassion for those in need. Usually plenty of parking but can be busy at times. Convenient hours but selections may be reduced for food options the later you go in the day, best to get there shortly after they open. All Kitsap county residents are welcome.
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January 2024 by vaimaila Mageo
If it was not for this place being so helpful and kind to me and my family, I really don’t know where we would be. They are amazing people who cares for people. They will help you with however way they can.
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January 2024 by Daniel Brown
This place keeps families alive.
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January 2024 by Charles Carter
Friendly service
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January 2024 by Scott Wilcox
Very helpful and compassionate people.
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December 2023 by Jia Harden-Majette
Extremely helpful to my family in our time of need. Now, I am able to give back and donate to other families. Fishline is amazing.
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December 2023 by Mark Culberson
The folks that work & volunteer at Fishline are truly caring people. Much good is given back to our community through the efforts of Fishline and the many lovely folks who donate to the cause
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November 2023 by Rosemary Sandley
Very friendly and has a lot of great information. Food bank is nice.
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September 2023 by Daniel Farr
Everybody is super friendly and very helpful! Great atmosphere and great employees! I will be coming back in the future! Thanks everybody at fishline!
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July 2023 by Sarina Kite
Happy to be a client always love healthy and staying alive knowing I can get my food from here. I don't have any money and can't survive they help me get through my life. Love your support thanks for helping me. :)
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July 2023 by Rebecca Hodgett
Always a great shopping experience. This food bank is laid out like a grocery store. Lots of good items here.
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May 2023 by Wet Willy
Been coming here since i was a little kid and it's helped my family eat ?
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May 2023 by J
My experience there was absolutely horrible. When trying to apply for an EBT, the guy who I was talking to was extremely rude and was a horribly bad person. I already understood what my current income is at but the way he talked to me was like being in a domestic violent situation. He's insulting and contently comments his clients negatively when he has no idea what kind of situation we been through. He's unprofessional and does not know how to respect other people. If you are wanting to apply for EBT I encourage everyone who is reading this to apply somewhere else. Fishline lacks management and has no respect for customers, clients, or anyone. Also he tells me to back away when he said something about Covid. That's where I start to notice some red flags.
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April 2023 by Gary Zambor
Fishline is absolutely amazing and they do such amazing work in the community! The staff and volunteers are always compassionate and kind and they always greet you with a smile! Keep up the great work Fishline!
