Mothers Against Gang Violence: Will be hosting their 4th annual toy giveaway, toy giveaway for Christmas along with raffle tickets for bikes/scooters.

English speaking, open to all walk in. first come first serve basis

Friday, December 22, 2023 – 2pm-5pm

1007 East Brundage, Bakersfield, Ca

Upside Academy, Inc.: will be hosting their annual Christmas in the Neighborhood event.

-Date/Time: Saturday, December 16th, 2023, from 10:00am-12:00pm or until gone

-Drive-thru Christmas (toys will be provided to children) -Please follow vehicle entrance at Gate 26 Website: www.upsideacademyinc.org/

Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P

Street/Gate 26 Bakersfield, CA 93307

English/Spanish, open to all- First come first serve.

Autism Society-Kern Autism Network, Inc: Program provides information and education about autism spectrum disorders, advocacy, and support groups. Also

provides children’s workshops (bowling, art sessions, LEGO), diaper assistance, and holiday food baskets.

Location: 2920 H St, Suite 107

Bakersfield CA 93301

Designated parking

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30am-3:00pm

Ph: 661-342-6566 emergency line Business 661-489-3335 Email: www.kernautism.org/ Website: kernautism@gmail.com

Requirements: Must have a child or adult on the Autism Spectrum- Spanish/English, Call for information, Clients of KRC must have an Report showing diagnosis or IEP from school district. Wait time is a couple of days. For 18+ complete DOJ background check forms in the office.

The Blessing Corner: The Blessing Corner will be hosting the following Community Events:

Annual Christmas Day Dinner

-This event is a walk-up and dine-in event

-Monday, December 25th, 2023 from 11:30am – 2:00pm

-Adults and Children must be present to receive gift items.

Ph: 661-861-0349 Website theblessingcorner.com/

101 Union Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93307

Open to all, Spanish, English walk up and dine in

Toys for Tots: Provides toys for ages 0-18.

12/23/2023 at the Kern County Fairgrounds (1142 South P St), Bakersfield from 7:00am – 4:00pm

Ph: 661-322-4673 Website: www.stayfocused.org Email: info@stayfocused.org

Location for office: 1225 California Ave

Bakersfield CA 93304 Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Spanish/English- walk in or call , need Identification and birth certificate, school id or medical card for each child. can also apply online at https://bakersfield-ca.toysfortots.org/

The Mission at Kern County will be hosting their annual Christmas Eve Community Meal.

-Friday, December 22nd, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm Ph: 6616-325-0863 Email: info@themissionkc.org website: themissionkc.org/

821 East 21st Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305

English- walk in open to all.

Sharing and caring of Tehachapi: Program provides assistance with clothing, food, household supplies, utilities, rental assistance, bus tickets (pending available funding), and Christmas food baskets

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Ph: 661-822-3001

230 South Pauley Street

Tehachapi, CA 93561

Open to all Tehachapi residents, donation requested, call for information, walk in and needs picture Identification.