hunger Action Month
Join the fight to end food insecurity in Kern County!
Feed Kern Food Drive
Join Us for the FEED KERN Food Drive – September 10, 2025
Help put food on the table for local families in need by supporting the FEED KERN Food Drive!
Swing by Compassion Corner (KGET-TV 17, Corner of 22nd & L Streets) between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM for a day full of community giving.
From 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, enjoy a delicious Deep-Pit Sandwich lunch with chips and a drink for just $15. Pre-orders are available for groups of 10 or more meals.
PURCHASE YOUR HUNGER FIGHTING items here!
The CAPK Food Bank offers yard signs and hats you can purchase to help support our mission of ending hunger in Kern County. By buying these items, you’re not only showing your support for the cause but also helping us provide food to families in need. Display a vibrant yard sign or wear your hat proudly to help spread the word in our community. Every purchase makes a difference and helps us continue the fight against hunger, one meal at a time.
EMPTY PLATE CHALLENCE
Join us in taking a stand against hunger. Skip one meal to show solidarity with neighbors facing hunger and take steps to help.
How it works:
Pick a date in September and a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) to “leave your plate empty.”
Reflect on the challenges many in our community face.
Take action:
- Order a Hunger Action Month T-shirt and materials
- Host a food drive at work or school
- Donate $10 (Or the cost of your skipped meal) by texting FEEDKERN to 50155
- Volunteer- a.lopez@capk.org
- Join a Kern County Food Policy Council action team- klowery@capk.org
Your skipped meal can help fill another family’s table.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO SKIP A MEAL:
CAPK Hunger Action Month Box Building Day
Help us fight hunger in Kern County by volunteering at our Community Box Building Day. This hands-on event brings together neighbors, families, and local organizations to pack food boxes for seniors and families in need. Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a seasoned supporter, your time and energy make a real difference.
Here are the details:
📍 Location: CAPK Food Bank
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:45am – 11am📌 Address: 1807 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, Ca 93301.