BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Arvin is expected to work with local community groups to host a large-scale food distribution event for CalFresh recipients in Arvin affected by the government shutdown.
The Arvin City Council is set to have a special meeting at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arvin City Hall Council Chambers, located at 200 Campus Drive, to consider the city’s participation in the event.
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The food distribution event is scheduled for Nov. 11 at Arvin High School, located at 900 Varsity Road, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to Community Action Partnership of Kern.
The city of Arvin is proposing a large-scale food distribution event in collaboration with the CAPK Food Bank, local community groups and volunteers, according to the meeting agenda…