Nov 12, 2026
This season, organizations across Kern County are offering free holiday meals, food distributions, and turkey giveaways to help make Thanksgiving brighter for local residents. Take a look at the events below and find support, fellowship, and holiday spirit close to home.
*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 18
One turkey per household, per address. Proof of address is needed. Starts at 7:00 p.m. There will also be bags with the side dishes until supplies last.
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Victory Outreach Bakersfield Campus
912 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-345-1750
patty@vobakersfieldcampus.org
https://vobakersfieldcampus.org/
NOVEMBER 21
Kern Healthcare College
Kern Healthcare College is helping 100 local families enjoy a little extra joy this holiday season. Each family will receive a Thanksgiving meal box with holiday food items to help make the holiday special. *one thanksgiving meal kit per family *
10 AM – While supplies last
Kern Healthcare College
1601 H Street, Suite 102
Bakersfield, CA 93301
https://www.instagram.com/kernhealthcarecollege/
Teen Challenge’s 3RD Annual Streetsgiving Outreach
A free community event serving hot Thanksgiving meals, warm clothing, hygiene essentials, haircuts, and more to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hardship in Bakersfield.
12 PM – While Supplies Last
2020 G Street (behind the Fox Theatre)
Bakersfield, CA
661-243-9694
https://www.instagram.com/kcteenchallenge/
NOVEMBER 22
Thanksgiving Outreach Delivery
Canyon Hills Church organized a community effort to provide Thanksgiving meals for local families facing hardship. Support the outreach by donating, volunteering to deliver meals, or nominating a family in need. Meals will be delivered Sunday, November 22, between 1 PM and 3 PM. Nominations close November 18.
Nominate a family: https://canyonhills.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1650/responses/new
Sign up to serve: https://canyonhills.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1651/responses/new
Canyon Hills Church
7001 Auburn St., Bakersfield, CA 93306
661-871-1150
hello@canyonhills.com
https://canyonhills.com/rsvp/
NOVEMBER 25
Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food 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 26
Mission at Kern County will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. A welcoming Thanksgiving celebration featuring a traditional holiday meal, community connection, and coat distribution for guests in need.
11 AM
The Mission at Kern County
821 East 21st St.
Bakersfield, CA
661-325-0863
https://themissionkc.org/
DATE TBD: Carniceria Gonzalez 7th 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/
