“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in”
First Congregational Church of Bakersfield-UCC
Food Pantry
IMPORTANT UPDATE
As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to thank our amazing community for your continued support and kindness throughout the year. Please note that our Food Pantry will not be open during Christmas week or New Year’s week.
If you or someone you know needs assistance during this time, we encourage you to call 211 for support and resources.
We look forward to serving you again when our Food Pantry reopens on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Wishing you peace, joy, and blessings this holiday season!
—The Food Pantry Team
Please follow us on our Facebook Page for the most current information about our FCC Food Pantry or email us at fccfoodpantry@fccbakersfield-ucc.org or leave a voice message at 661-327-1609.
A special shout-out to our Food Pantry Volunteers!
Here are a few having a good time while preparing for our Wednesday Food Distribution Day!
Every week the volunteers get the food bags ready in advance of Wednesday.
All are welcome to help our community!
You don’t have to be a church member to be a part of this much-needed Ministry.
Helping our community
No matter the obstacle
Are you in need of more resources?
More than ever people need food assistance. Below are contact numbers and/or websites that have a current list of Food Pantries that are open.
211 Kern
2-1-1 Kern County, a program of Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), provides comprehensive information and referral services that link Kern County residents to community health and human services and support. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call 211 for assistance
or go to
www.211kerncounty.org
Food Pantries
Food Pantries provides information on food closets, food banks, soup kitchens, congregate meal locations, food boxes, vouchers, etc.
www.FoodPantries.org
CapK
CapK plans to continue to serve the community at this time. In a message from the food bank, CAPK said they are continuing regular food distribution and wants to remind the public that if they come to a distribution event to practice social distancing.