In a community-wide effort to end hunger, Kitsap Credit Union partnered with over 30 community organizations in Jefferson, Kitsap, North Mason, and Pierce County for the eighth annual Send Hunger Packing food drive.

The campaign, which ran from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, collected over 17,000 pounds of food and hygiene products that were distributed to food banks throughout the community. Additionally, Kitsap Credit Union accepted donations throughout its network of 14 branch locations.

Elliot Gregg, President/CEO of Kitsap Credit Union presented representatives of the Food Bank Coalition of Kitsap with $12,280.39 — the total cash amount donated by community members. Gregg went on to thank the food banks for “the hard work and tireless dedication in ensuring the most basic needs for a healthy community are met.”

Kitsap Credit Union is a non-profit financial cooperative serving membership of over 90,000 from branch offices in Jefferson, Kitsap, North Mason, and Northwestern Pierce Counties. Membership eligibility is open to those who live and work in Washington State. Its web site is kitsapcu.org.