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CAPK Halts Emergency Food Distributions as CalFresh Funds are Restored
After almost a week, Californians are starting to see their CalFresh Funds restored fully. According to a press release from Governor Gavin Newsom, the U.S.
SNAP Benefits to be Partially Funded as Community Efforts Attempt to Fill Gap
As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to be partially funded, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank is still hosting its food distributions.
Kern County Fair, CAPK offers free admission with food donations to fight hunger
On Wednesday, September 27, anyone who donates six canned or non-perishable food items to the Feed the Need Food Drive will receive free admission to the Kern County Fair.
CAPK’s Water Utility Assistance program provides up to $15,000 in financial aid for water bills
The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has an energy program known as the Water Utility Assistance program that provides financial assistance to residents who may need it.
Resource fair vaccinates over 100 people in Bakersfield
On Saturday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) held a resource fair in partnership with She Power, Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern, the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP), and Kern Sol News.
How food insecurity has been affecting Kern County
“Food insecurity is classified by Feeding America as someone who has not been able to decide when the next meal is coming for a certain period of time.
Assemblymember Salas secures $1 million in funding for Friendship House
Today, Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) celebrated the $1 million in funding that the Assemblyman secured for the Friendship House Community Center.
Kern organizations come together to apply for CERF grant
Organizations in Kern County are in the process of applying for the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF).
CAPK is providing rental assistance program until September 30
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) provides a rental assistance program for residents facing the economic impact of COVID-19 who have fallen behind on their rent.
M Street Navigation is requesting summer clothes for residents
On Friday, the M Street Navigation Center sent out a press release informing the community that they would be accepting summer clothing donations for the clients residing at their center.