The Kern High School District (KHSD) will offer free weekly meal kits to local youth this summer to ensure continued access to nutritious food during the summer months. The non-congregate Summer Meal Service is open to all children ages 2 to 18 and will be available every Wednesday in July.

Distribution begins July 2 and continues weekly through July 30 at four locations:

Arvin High School – 900 Varsity Rd, Arvin

Independence High School – 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield

Kern Valley High School – 3340 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella

KHSD Central Kitchen – 3701 East Belle Terrace Way, Bakersfield

Families can pick up meal kits from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Each kit includes a variety of breakfasts and lunches, with a maximum of five meal kits per household, available while supplies last.

The non-congregate model means that families can take the meals home rather than consuming them on-site, a format that improves accessibility and supports working families in rural and underserved communities.

KHSD officials say the program is part of a larger effort to address food insecurity during the summer months, especially for students who rely on school meals during the academic year.

For more information, families can contact KHSD Nutrition Services at (661) 827-3190.