If your neighbor was hungry, would you know it? A staggering 28% of Kern County residents, nearly 1 in 3 people, are food insecure. That means they don’t know where their next meal will come from. This hardship stretches across all ages, impacting families, seniors, and even 22.1% of our precious children. Chances are, someone you crossed paths with this week is facing hunger. Food insecurity isn’t always obvious — it’s the story of a child skipping dinner, a parent forced to choose between groceries and utility bills, a senior citizen facing the impossible decision of buying food or their medication.

We’ve made progress, but many people in Kern County still face hunger every day. Can you help us change that?