Front Market at Fishline Starts New Fish Bucks System Today: Success!

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Today’s front market “fish bucks” opening went very well.  Our clients enjoy the new shopping model, and seem to feel less anxious.  The food lasted longer throughout the day for those who couldn’t make it earlier.  Our first full day on the new system was a success!   


If you are a Fishline client and were not able to make one of the orientation sessions last week, there will be volunteers and staff ready to answer your questions, familiarize you with the new system, and even help you shop your first or second time.  Prices will be clearly marked on all items and shopping tools will be available to help clients keep track of their “fish bucks” balances while shopping. 


Fresh Artwork at Fishline

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Next time you’re in town, drive down 3rd Ave. in Poulsbo and take a look at Fishline’s front window.  Thanks to the artistic talent of our new Northwest College of Art Intern Ray Guittierez, a regular window has been turned into a hand-painted work of art.  Utilizing his specialty of hand-lettering, combined with his creative depiction of the food our clients enjoy, a colorful collage greets you when you drive up to Fishline.  


Our plans are to change the window every couple of months to reflect the seasons, which will no doubt be the delight of all who visit.  Ray will also be helping us with signs, custom-painted hours information on both the food bank and Second Season and a myriad of other projects that require an artist’s touch. 


Community Events, Week of July 9

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On Wednesday, July 11,  Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm.  This is a weekly event. All are welcome.  


On Thursday, July 12, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm.  This is a weekly event.  All are welcome.  


We will also host our orientation to the new “Fish Bucks” system Thursday and Friday, July 12 & 13.  One session will be held at 11am, and the next 2pm at the food bank. Click here to read more about the orientation. 


Also on Thursday, join us for a seminar on Collection and Debt Repayment Options at Kitsap Community Resources, 1201 Park Ave., Bremerton:  Don’t let debt overwhelm you – there are options!  5:30 – 7 pm

On Saturday, July 14, from 11:30 to 1pm Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will host a community lunch.  All are welcome!

Are you hosting an event that will benefit the needy members of our community?  Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar!


Fish Bucks Orientation for Clients and Volunteers

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Our Front Market changes are moving along nicely.  Many volunteers have been working tirelessly to create a system called “Fish Bucks.”  The new system will help clients shop freely but within limits so that our food will last for all who need it.  The changes will be implemented on Monday, July 16.

We will hold client orientation sessions at the food bank as follows:

July 11 11:00 am, 2:00 pm
July 12 11:00 am, 2:00 pm
July 13 11:00 am, 2:00 pm

The orientation sessions are voluntary and are designed to help clients familiarize themselves with the new system, as well as to ask any questions they might have regarding the changes.  We hope to see you there!

Also, we have several positions available for volunteers who would like to serve as “check out” people.  If you would like to train for one of these position, please contact Gavin immediately. The volunteer times will be  9:30 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 3:30 daily and 3:00 to 7:00 on Wednesdays.  Training will take place tomorrow, the 11th at 9:00am and Thursday the 12th at 3:00pm.


NK Fishline Launches New Website

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We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website. While our mission remains the same, we’ve expanded our website to encompass the changing face of our community in need. 


The website features an online client application as well as an online request form for screening appointments. Clients will still be able to come in to the food bank to fill out these applications if they like. We have also added an online volunteer application form to facilitate the process of attracting talented volunteers to participate, as well as suggestions on all the different ways you can share your talents with the NK Fishline community. With our new website, we hope to highlight our relationships with our community partners.  The work we do would not be possible without the help of local businesses and organizations.  Additionally, we have added a “Donate Now” button, so that you can easily contribute any amount, great or small, from the convenience of your home. 


Take a look at our new site, and thanks again for your continued support of NK Fishline.