The Kern High School District’s July drive-through meal program is helping local families save on groceries and keep kids fed. Meals are available for any child 2–18, with no sign-up needed.
- The Kern High School District is hosting a drive-through summer meal distribution program every Wednesday in July.
- The program runs from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to all children ages 2 to 18.
- Each child receives seven days’ worth of free, nutritious meals at no cost.
Every Wednesday in July, the Kern High School District is supporting local families through a drive-through meal distribution program, providing seven days’ worth of nutritious meals for each child ages 2 to 18.
“This is all hands on deck,” said Barbara Herrera, director of nutrition services for the Kern High School District.
Herrera said this is the first time the district has offered summer meal distribution in July. In just the first week, the district handed out more than 10,000 meals. Staff from multiple departments are pitching in to make the weekly program possible…