BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 The Bakersfield City Council is expected to approve appropriating and transferring $25,000 to Community Action Partnership of Kern on Wednesday to help with funding amid the government shutdown, according to the agenda.<\/p>\n
The city council meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Nov. 5 at City Hall\u2019s Council Chambers at 1501 Truxtun Ave.<\/p>\n
The $25,000 would help the CAPK Food Bank meet the funding gap, the agenda said. The money would be appropriated from Council Contingency funds and transferred to the food bank.<\/p>\n
According to city officials, the federal government shutdown led to food distribution shortages. The agenda said support is needed to meet the funding shortage that community-based organizations with food security are experiencing.<\/p>\n
The Bakersfield City Council is recommended by staff to approve the appropriation and transfer at its meeting on Wednesday, the agenda said.<\/p>\n
CAPK is set to open several food distribution sites for SNAP and CalFresh recipients across Kern County starting Monday. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n