CAPK Food Bank Launches Emergency Food Distributions for CalFresh Recipients and Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown

[Bakersfield, CA – November 3, 2025] - In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has launched emergency food distributions to support CalFresh recipients and federal employees across Kern County, including outlying communities beyond Bakersfield.
Starting immediately, CAPK will provide supplemental food support at designated distribution sites throughout the county. These services are available to:
• CalFresh beneficiaries — must bring their EBT card to receive food assistance.
• Federal employees — including those working without pay at Meadows Field Airport, Social Security offices, and other impacted agencies throughout Kern County.

This week's distributions include:

Bakersfield: CalFresh only distribution
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Kern County Fairgrounds

Bakersfield: Federal employee only distribution
Monday-Saturday 8-11am
CAPK Food Bank

Ridgecrest: Calfresh and federal employee distribution
November 4th 8-11am
Desert Empire Fairgrounds

Delano: Calfresh and federal employee distribution
November 5th 9am-7pm
Delano Memorial Park

Taft: Calfresh and federal employee distribution
November 6th 9am-7pm
Franklin Park

Mojave: Calfresh and federal employee distribution
November 7th 9am-7pm
TBD

Arvin
Calfresh and federal employee distribution
November 11th 9am-7pm
Arvin High School

CAPK is calling on the community to help fill the gap:

• Donate food: Drop off non-perishable items at the CAPK Food Bank at 520 Washington Street, Bakersfield, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Donate funds: Every dollar helps feed a neighbor in need.

• Volunteer: Help sort, pack, and distribute food to affected families.
For updates on distribution locations, donation opportunities, or to get involved, visit capk.org/shutdown.

About Community Action Partnership of Kern:
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) was established in 1965 and administers 19 programs aimed at meeting children, families and individuals at their point of need. CAPK is one of more than 1,000 Community
Action agencies nationwide and is one of Kern County’s largest non-profit 501(c) (3) corporations. CAPK works in collaboration with other human services agencies and organizations to help low-income residents pursue their educational goals, secure and retain employment, maintain adequate housing, access medical services, obtain utility bill payment subsidies and residential weatherization assistance, counteract hunger and food insecurity, obtain child care and preschool education, and engage in personal and family development opportunities to build and achieve individual and family self-sufficiency. For more information, please visit www.capk.org or search for Community Action Partnership of Kern on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.