Call ahead to confirm when they're open.

Address
5005 Business Park N, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Website
capk.org/
groceriesprepared meals

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Kern County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.

In their words: “Open to food insecure residents throughout Kern County. Specific programs have additional criteria: Senior Food Program is for low-income seniors; Snack Attack serves children in after-school programs; Central Kitchen serves children in child care settings. The directory page does not specify walk-in vs. appointment requirements or ID/residency proof details for general access, but notes the organization operates through 37 USDA commodity sites and over 70 pantries.”

This is our best read of what Community Action Partnership of Kern has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Pacific Time (PT)

Hours aren't posted online. Call ahead to confirm when they're open: (661) 336-5236.

Community Action Partnership of Kern at 5005 Business Park N, Bakersfield, CA provides free food. Walk in, no appointment needed. Open to food insecure residents throughout Kern County. Specific programs have additional criteria: Senior Food Program is for low-income seniors; Snack Attack serves children in after-school programs; Central Kitchen serves children in child care settings. The directory page does not specify walk-in vs. appointment requirements or ID/residency proof details for general access, but notes the organization operates through 37 USDA commodity sites and over 70 pantries.

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