Meet our Local Non-Profits

Meet our Local
Non-Profits

CAPK Food Bank

Capk Food Bank administers to families and individuals at their point of need. With its Wonderful Food Center, Capk Food Bank tackles the interconnected issues of food insecurity, access to food, and health outcomes in Kern County. Capk Food Bank is determined, passionate and focused on serving the most vulnerable populations in the region.

The Open Door Network

“The Open Door Network is an agency where we help those who enter our doors reimagine their lives. We are a place where people in crisis can heal from trauma and homelessness. At The Open Door Network, we believe compassion and guidance go a long way in nurturing the resilience of all people – especially people dealing with major crises like joblessness, homelessness, or abuse. Every day, our team of experts works with families and individuals with nowhere else to turn, and we unlock the tools and resources they need to begin again.“

The Golden Empire Gleaners

In February 1985, a Bible study group reflected on the goodness The Lord had brought to their lives and the debt of gratitude they felt. They were inspired to do something in return: their vision was to glean from local farms and fields the estimated 300 million pounds of food that was going to waste annually and to establish a neighborhood food pantry from which food could be distributed to the needy.

Throughout its 35 year history, the Golden Empire Gleaners has fed millions of Kern County residents. Last year alone, over 200,000 people were served by distributing two million pounds of food. Currently, the Gleaners serves an average of 7,500 people per month.

Project Linus

Project Linus aims to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children ages 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

The Salvation Army

“The Salvation Army is committed to putting and keeping a roof over our community members’ heads, offering a range of resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in a time of crisis. With the availability of affordable housing at a low, The Salvation Army is ready to help all people looking for shelter.”

Special Olympics (Global AND Local)

“The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.“

CWS (Global)

Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.