BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) is urging the community to step up and assist during the ongoing federal shutdown, which has led to a rise in donations and volunteer interest. However, with the absence of CalFresh benefits in November, more help is needed.
Savannah Oates from CAPK outlined three ways the community can contribute: donating directly at the food bank located at 1807 Feliz Drive, volunteering time, or making financial donations. “In light of the government shutdown, we are calling on the community to assist us in three different ways,” Oates said.
CAPK is particularly in need of shelf-stable foods, including canned goods. For those considering donating special items like meat, it is advised to check in with the office first. Monetary donations can be made by texting ‘FEEDKERN’ to 50155. “
We can take the dollars that you are donating to us and transfer them even further than you would at a typical grocery store because we have purchasing power with our vendors,” Oates explained.
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Starting Monday, CAPK will distribute food to Cal Fresh recipients and federal workers at the Kern County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cal Fresh recipients must present their Cal Fresh card, while federal employees need to show their worker ID.
Oates emphasized that these distributions are specifically for federal employees and CalFresh beneficiaries. However, individuals facing food insecurity can still access food distributions by dialing 2-1-1 to find the nearest location.