In rural Kern County, limited resources and funding have made addressing food insecurity a challenge. Local community organizations, churches, small businesses, and donors have worked together to provide food assistance through distributions and food pantries in smaller communities.
Many of these food pantries and distribution sites are located primarily in Bakersfield, with fewer options available in rural areas such as McFarland, Wasco, and Delano.
In McFarland, one food pantry is available to its residents at the Church of The Living Savior. Distributions are every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two additional food distributions through the United States Department of Agriculture are available for residents needing extra assistance:…