The battle against food insecurity

Hundreds of meals are given out everyday in a time span of three hours , a clear sign into the food insecurity struggles kern county is facing. However local volunteers are lending a helping hand through an extra meal.

“This is very convenient for me and the kids they can eat that lunch and I can save the lunch for dinner,” said Bakersfield resident Debbe Johnson.

Johnson is a mother of five, and says it can get stressful at times when she’s constantly thinking about the next meal, especially during the summer time…

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