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16 food pantries in Bakersfield

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Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 12 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Bakersfield · Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County · Multiple sites including Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Free supper and snack for children and teens ages 18 and under at multiple Bakersfield sites. No income requirements or paperwork. Meals must be eaten on site. Ongoing program per local news and club sources.

When: Monday–Friday (except holidays); Supper ~3–4pm, Snack ~5:30–6pm at select sites

Source: BakersfieldNow / Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Salvation Army of Bakersfield · 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: the food pantry offers access to free fresh produce and canned goods. Hours Monday�Friday 9am�4pm. Phone listed 661-837-4243.

When: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Golden Empire Gleaners · 1326 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 23, 2026: food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity. Get a referral from a partnering agency to register. Hours Monday�Friday 8am�2pm. Phone 661-324-2767.

When: Monday�Friday 8:00am�2:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Kern County Library · Multiple branches (Beale, Baker, Southwest, Wilson, etc.) · Food Pantries

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks: free healthy meals for ages 2–18, 3–6 p.m. at selected Kern County Library locations regardless of income. Beale Mon–Fri; Baker Tue–Fri; many other branches Tue–Fri.

When: 3–6 p.m. at participating branches (supper 3–5; snacks 5–6)

Source: Kern County LibraryLast verified:

Tuesday

Bakersfield · Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County · Multiple sites including Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Free supper and snack for children and teens ages 18 and under at multiple Bakersfield sites. No income requirements or paperwork. Meals must be eaten on site. Ongoing program per local news and club sources.

When: Monday–Friday (except holidays); Supper ~3–4pm, Snack ~5:30–6pm at select sites

Source: BakersfieldNow / Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Salvation Army of Bakersfield · 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: the food pantry offers access to free fresh produce and canned goods. Hours Monday�Friday 9am�4pm. Phone listed 661-837-4243.

When: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Golden Empire Gleaners · 1326 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 23, 2026: food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity. Get a referral from a partnering agency to register. Hours Monday�Friday 8am�2pm. Phone 661-324-2767.

When: Monday�Friday 8:00am�2:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Blessing Corner Outreach · 101 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Sept 11, 2026: hot meal, food basket, or clothing for anyone in need. Posted hours are Sunday 1:30�3:30pm, Tuesday 3�5pm, and Friday 3�5pm.

When: Sunday 1:30�3:30pm; Tuesday 3:00�5:00pm; Friday 3:00�5:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Kern County Library · Multiple branches (Beale, Baker, Southwest, Wilson, etc.) · Food Pantries

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks: free healthy meals for ages 2–18, 3–6 p.m. at selected Kern County Library locations regardless of income. Beale Mon–Fri; Baker Tue–Fri; many other branches Tue–Fri.

When: 3–6 p.m. at participating branches (supper 3–5; snacks 5–6)

Source: Kern County LibraryLast verified:

Wednesday

Bakersfield · Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County · Multiple sites including Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Free supper and snack for children and teens ages 18 and under at multiple Bakersfield sites. No income requirements or paperwork. Meals must be eaten on site. Ongoing program per local news and club sources.

When: Monday–Friday (except holidays); Supper ~3–4pm, Snack ~5:30–6pm at select sites

Source: BakersfieldNow / Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Salvation Army of Bakersfield · 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: the food pantry offers access to free fresh produce and canned goods. Hours Monday�Friday 9am�4pm. Phone listed 661-837-4243.

When: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Golden Empire Gleaners · 1326 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 23, 2026: food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity. Get a referral from a partnering agency to register. Hours Monday�Friday 8am�2pm. Phone 661-324-2767.

When: Monday�Friday 8:00am�2:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Kern County Library · Multiple branches (Beale, Baker, Southwest, Wilson, etc.) · Food Pantries

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks: free healthy meals for ages 2–18, 3–6 p.m. at selected Kern County Library locations regardless of income. Beale Mon–Fri; Baker Tue–Fri; many other branches Tue–Fri.

When: 3–6 p.m. at participating branches (supper 3–5; snacks 5–6)

Source: Kern County LibraryLast verified:

Bakersfield · First Congregational Church of Bakersfield · 5 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA (Stockdale Hwy and Real Rd) · Food Pantries

Church page: food pantry every Wednesday morning, 8:30am�11:30am, while supplies last, at 5 Real Road. First-time guests are welcome. Partners with CAPK Food Bank; digital check-in is used.

When: Every Wednesday 8:30am�11:30am, while supplies last

Source: First Congregational Church of BakersfieldLast verified:

Bakersfield · Sister Josie's Food Pantry (Stewards Inc.) · 107 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing last reviewed Feb 24, 2026, marked Free. Anyone can access it. Walk-ins, first come first served, once a month. Short form on the first visit. Wednesday 9�11am; closed on Wednesdays that fall on the 1st or 3rd.

When: Wednesdays 9:00am�11:00am; closed when Wednesday is the 1st or 3rd

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Thursday

Bakersfield · Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County · Multiple sites including Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Free supper and snack for children and teens ages 18 and under at multiple Bakersfield sites. No income requirements or paperwork. Meals must be eaten on site. Ongoing program per local news and club sources.

When: Monday–Friday (except holidays); Supper ~3–4pm, Snack ~5:30–6pm at select sites

Source: BakersfieldNow / Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Salvation Army of Bakersfield · 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: the food pantry offers access to free fresh produce and canned goods. Hours Monday�Friday 9am�4pm. Phone listed 661-837-4243.

When: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Golden Empire Gleaners · 1326 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 23, 2026: food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity. Get a referral from a partnering agency to register. Hours Monday�Friday 8am�2pm. Phone 661-324-2767.

When: Monday�Friday 8:00am�2:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Kern County Library · Multiple branches (Beale, Baker, Southwest, Wilson, etc.) · Food Pantries

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks: free healthy meals for ages 2–18, 3–6 p.m. at selected Kern County Library locations regardless of income. Beale Mon–Fri; Baker Tue–Fri; many other branches Tue–Fri.

When: 3–6 p.m. at participating branches (supper 3–5; snacks 5–6)

Source: Kern County LibraryLast verified:

Tehachapi · Stallion Springs Community Church · 18151 Saint Andrews Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 · Food Pantries

Page says the distribution freely gives breads, fresh produce, canned goods, and other groceries. Walk-in pantry; all are welcome. Serves Tehachapi and surrounding areas.

When: Second Saturday 10am�12pm; fourth Thursday 4pm�6pm

Source: Stallion Springs Community ChurchLast verified:

Friday

Bakersfield · Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County · Multiple sites including Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Free supper and snack for children and teens ages 18 and under at multiple Bakersfield sites. No income requirements or paperwork. Meals must be eaten on site. Ongoing program per local news and club sources.

When: Monday–Friday (except holidays); Supper ~3–4pm, Snack ~5:30–6pm at select sites

Source: BakersfieldNow / Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Salvation Army of Bakersfield · 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: the food pantry offers access to free fresh produce and canned goods. Hours Monday�Friday 9am�4pm. Phone listed 661-837-4243.

When: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Golden Empire Gleaners · 1326 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Oct 23, 2026: food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity. Get a referral from a partnering agency to register. Hours Monday�Friday 8am�2pm. Phone 661-324-2767.

When: Monday�Friday 8:00am�2:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Blessing Corner Outreach · 101 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Sept 11, 2026: hot meal, food basket, or clothing for anyone in need. Posted hours are Sunday 1:30�3:30pm, Tuesday 3�5pm, and Friday 3�5pm.

When: Sunday 1:30�3:30pm; Tuesday 3:00�5:00pm; Friday 3:00�5:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Kern County Library · Multiple branches (Beale, Baker, Southwest, Wilson, etc.) · Food Pantries

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks: free healthy meals for ages 2–18, 3–6 p.m. at selected Kern County Library locations regardless of income. Beale Mon–Fri; Baker Tue–Fri; many other branches Tue–Fri.

When: 3–6 p.m. at participating branches (supper 3–5; snacks 5–6)

Source: Kern County LibraryLast verified:

Saturday

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Tehachapi · Stallion Springs Community Church · 18151 Saint Andrews Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 · Food Pantries

Page says the distribution freely gives breads, fresh produce, canned goods, and other groceries. Walk-in pantry; all are welcome. Serves Tehachapi and surrounding areas.

When: Second Saturday 10am�12pm; fourth Thursday 4pm�6pm

Source: Stallion Springs Community ChurchLast verified:

Tehachapi · Sharing & Caring of Tehachapi · 230 S. Pauley St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 · Food Pantries

Directory lists this as a free food pantry, Saturday 10:00�14:00, walk-ins accepted. Page says it was verified about 78 days before the July 7, 2026 listing update.

When: Saturdays 10:00am�2:00pm; walk-ins accepted

Listed on Feed America directoryLast verified:

Sunday

Bakersfield · The Mission at Kern County · 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Food Pantries

Official services page: anyone in the community can receive a hot meal. Check in at the information booth at 816 E. 21st Street. Kitchen times listed: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm, Monday�Sunday.

When: Every day: breakfast 6�7am, lunch 11am�12pm, dinner 4:30�5:30pm

Source: The Mission at Kern CountyLast verified:

Bakersfield · The Blessing Corner Outreach · 101 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Food Pantries

findhelp listing reviewed Sept 11, 2026: hot meal, food basket, or clothing for anyone in need. Posted hours are Sunday 1:30�3:30pm, Tuesday 3�5pm, and Friday 3�5pm.

When: Sunday 1:30�3:30pm; Tuesday 3:00�5:00pm; Friday 3:00�5:00pm

Listed on findhelp.orgLast verified:

Bakersfield · Bakersfield Burrito Project · 1315 30th St, Bakersfield, CA · Food Pantries

Ongoing Sunday distribution of hot burritos and care kits at 1315 30th St, 12:30pm�1:30pm. Site describes a no-questions-asked distribution for hungry and unhoused neighbors. Prep is 10am�12pm at 1314 Oswell St.

When: Every Sunday 12:30pm�1:30pm

Source: Bakersfield Burrito ProjectLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Bakersfield · CAPK Food Bank · Kern County pantry network · Food Pantries

Interactive food map to find pantries matching household, dietary, and scheduling needs.

When: Hours vary by site

Source: CAPKLast verified:

Bakersfield · CAPK Food Bank · 520 S. Washington St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Food Pantries

The Wonderful Community Food Center at the CAPK Food Bank (520 S. Washington St) supports 200+ emergency food access points throughout Kern County. Use the Food map on capk.org/food-bank to filter nearby pantries by hours and programs.

When: Partner pantry hours via CAPK food map; hub at Washington St

Listed on Community Action Partnership of KernLast verified:

Bakersfield · CAPK Food Bank / Wonderful Community Food Center · 520 S Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Food Pantries

CAPK Food Bank’s Wonderful Community Food Center at 520 S. Washington St. anchors 200+ emergency food distribution access points across Kern County. Use the CAPK food map filters for hours and programs matching household needs.

When: See CAPK food map for site hours; 200+ Kern County access points

Source: CAPK Food BankLast verified:

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