CAPK distributing food to drought-affected Kern County residents

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank will be distributing boxes of pre-packaged food to drought-affected families through September.

CAPK says that those eligible to receive a box of food will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused underemployment or unemployment.

The nearest food assistance locations can be found by dialing 211.

The complete list of upcoming distribution dates, from the CAPK website, is below:

Wednesday, Sept. 10
Oildale – New Community Church
5 to 7 p.m.
1705 N. Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93215

Saturday, Sept. 13
Lamont Pentecostal Church of God
9 to 11 a.m.
9901 VELMA AVE.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Monday, Sept. 15
Wasco – Parks & Rec
5 to 7 p.m.
1280 Poplar Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280

Tuesday, Sept. 16
Valley Faith Fellowship
5 to 7 p.m.
15570 County Line Road
Bakersfield, CA 93215

Wednesday, Sept. 17
Isaiah’s Sober Living I & II
5 to 7 p.m.
1904 Clarendon Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Thursday, Sept. 18
McFarland – La Mission De Jesus
5 to 7 p.m.
188 San Juan Street
McFarland, CA 93250

Saturday, Sept. 20
Wofford Heights
9 to 11 a.m.
25 Arden Ave.
Wofford Heights, CA 93285