Government Shutdown Information and Resources

Due to the current government shutdown resulting from a lapse in appropriations, many federal agencies and their employees are affected. While we are a Navy Working Capital Fund organization and exempt from the shutdown, we recognize that some of our teammates may have family or friends who are furloughed or are reporting to work without pay at other agencies and activities. Following are some available resources to help provide support to those affected during this challenging time.

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RESOURCES

Department of the Navy Resources for Sailors, Marines and Civilians

Department of the Navy Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DON CEAP) offers civilian personnel and their household members a variety of resources, tools, and services that are available 24/7. Call 844-366-2327 or go to Magellan.

Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society provides interest-free loans for Sailors and Marines.

See the following additional resources available:

Bank Programs

NFCU Member Support

USAA Member Support

Kitsap Bank Member Support Loan

Service Credit Union Member Support

PenFed Relief Assistance

Food Assistance

South Kitsap Helpline

Bremerton Foodline

Fishline Food Bank

SODO Community Market

Central Kitsap Food Bank

Trident Inn Galley - NBK Bangor

Utilities Assistance

Puget Sound Energy Bill Assistance

Cascade Natural Gas CARES Program

Tacoma Public Utilities Billing Assistance

Seattle Lights Bill Assistance

Other Resources

WA State Financial Resources for Federal Workers

TSP Resources

Resources outside Washington State

Federal Employees Ride Local Transit for Free During Shutdown

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund

Employment Security Department - Washington State

Washington 211 (Health and Human Services resiurces)

Kitsap Community Resources

Looking for ways to offer your assistance?

South Kitsap Helpline - Get Involved

Fishline Donation Sites

Central Kitsap Food Bank

ShareNet Food Bank

Bremerton Food Line

Kitsap County Food Co-Op

KCFC is collecting food and hygiene products to support our neighbors in need. All donations are welcome, they don’t have to be purchased at the Co-op.

Much needed items include:

Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
Peanut butter & nut butters
Rice, pasta & canned vegetables
Feminine hygiene products
Toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant