Operation School Bell is back in action! I’m Madi Vollmer and I learned how this dresser project is making a difference for students in the Bakersfield City School District.
Operation School Bell is a program designed to give students funds to buy new clothes and shoes—helping them get ready to do school in style. The program is run by the Assistance League, and it started right here in Bakersfield in 1958—before expanding into a nationwide effort to support students across the country.
Today, it serves students in 27 school districts across Kern County. The goal? To boost student confidence, encourage attendance, and make sure every child feels ready to learn…