Nov 14, 2025
Kern County is coming together to make sure no one goes without. Below is a roundup of free turkey giveaways and community meal events happening across the region—open to families, individuals, and anyone in need of a little holiday cheer. Whether you're picking up a bird to cook at home or joining neighbors for a festive feast, there's something here for you.
*Please note that many of these are first-come, first-served, and while supplies last. Event dates, locations, times, and details are subject to change.
NOVEMBER 22
Blessing Corner Church's Drive-Up Thanksgiving Distribution
Community members can drive up to receive food boxes. No registration required. While supplies last.
10 AM - 12 PM
Blessing Corner Church
101 Union Avenue at 1st Street
Bakersfield, CA
661-861-0349
https://theblessingcorner.com/events/
Teen Challenge’s Streetsgiving Outreach
A community event dedicated to serving those in need this Thanksgiving season. Free hot Thanksgiving meals for anyone in need, as well as jackets, blankets, and warm clothing, hygiene items, and personal care essentials.
12 PM – While Supplies Last
2020 G Street (behind the Fox Theatre)
Bakersfield, CA
661-243-9694
https://www.instagram.com/kcteenchallenge/
Carniceria Gonzalez 6th Annual Turkey Distribution
Carniceria Gonzalez will be giving out turkeys again this year to those in need.
10 AM – While Supplies Last
1220 Oak St.
Bakersfield, CA
661-487-9014
https://www.instagram.com/carniceriagonzalez1/
5th Annual Tacos La Villa Turkey Giveaway
Tacos La Villa is giving back again this year! 1 Free turkey per family — first come, first served while supplies last. *
- 9:00 AM – 1400 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA
- 10:30 AM –7930 Panama Rd., Lamont, CA
- 1:00 PM – 620 W Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA
https://lavillatacos.com/
Children First's Community Thanksgiving Meal Event
FREE Thanksgiving meal for East Bakersfield families. Children First will be serving 1,000 meals in one-hour time slots to help avoid overcrowding. Please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/
11 AM - 2 PM
Williams Elementary Cafeteria
1201 Williams St.
Bakersfield, CA
(661) 742-5740
https://www.instagram.com/children_first1/
Pet Palace 661's Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway. first-come, first-served! 100 Thanksgiving dinner boxes ready to distribute. Includes turkey and sides.
9 AM - While Supplies Last
Pet Palace
1800 Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA
661-374-8756
www.instagram.com/petpalace661/
NOVEMBER 23
5th Annual Tacos La Villa Turkey Giveaway
Tacos La Villa is giving back again this year! 1 Free turkey per family — first come, first served while supplies last. *
- 9:00 AM – 135 Central Hwy., Shafter, CA
- 11:30 AM – 2545 S Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA
- 1:00 PM – 2325 D St., La Verne, CA
- 2:00 PM – 1904 W Olive Ave., Fresno, CA
https://lavillatacos.com/
NOVEMBER 26
Catholic Charities Turkey Distribution
Catholic Charities will distribute turkeys and holiday meal supplies to families in need. While supplies last.
8 AM – 10 AM
Catholic Charities
825 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA
661-281-2130
https://www.instagram.com/ccharitiesbakersfield/
NOVEMBER 27
Blessing Corner Church's Walk-Up & Dine-In Thanksgiving Dinner
Open to anyone in need. Guests can walk up and enjoy a hot meal in a welcoming, festive setting. NO to-go options, not a drive-up event.
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Blessing Corner Church
101 Union Avenue at 1st Street
Bakersfield, CA
661-861-0349
https://theblessingcorner.com/events/
