Every week during the school year we send backpacks home with elementary school kids in Bremerton. Many kids in our area depend on free lunch programs. The weekends can be challenging for kids and families facing food insecurity.
Our mission is to address that gap and provide Bremerton’s children with healthy food for the weekends.
501 (c)3 Non-Profit
100% Volunteer run
Serving over 600 kids
This Year's Gala Recipient:
The
Bremerton Backpack Brigade
About
Us
The Bremerton Backpack Brigade is licensed 501(c)3 non-profit. We are endorsed by the Bremerton School District, governed by a Board of Directors, supported by local businesses & civic organizations, as well as many individuals. Our team is comprised solely of volunteers committed to helping fight food insecurities in the Bremerton community.
Our backpacks provide our community with nutrition, while maintaining their privacy! At BBB, backpacks play a crucial role. Beyond practicality, backpacks blend in with the rhythm of school life. No child feels singled out, ensuring that our mission doesn't come at the cost of their sense of belonging.
Backpacks
The Bremerton School District employees tell us how many backpacks are needed for their school each week. We fill backpacks up with delicious food – including fresh fruits and veggies – and deliver them to the schools. Then, the backpacks are given directly to the kids that need them.
Our Process
From the beginning of the 2023 school year to the end of 2024 school year our need has increased!
As we prepare for next school year, we need your help. We are going to be working over the summer to fundraise and collect donations so that we can continue to respond to the need in 2024-2025.
55% increase in need
How can I volunteer?
We always need helping hands!
Please send us a message if you're interested in volunteering for our Event!
Does The Social Soiree profit at all from the Gala?
As a licensed 501(c)3 non-profit we don't profit from any of the proceeds.
How can I become a vendor?
If you'd like to participate as a Vendor we would love to talk with you! Please message us here or on Instagram to discuss how you can participate
How does The Social Soiree pick a charity? Can I nominate one?
We focus on supporting Non-Profits local to Kitsap County, if you know a non-profit that could benefit from The Social Soiree please email us your nomination for next years Gala!