Looking for a warm meal or a helping hand this Thanksgiving?

Kern County is coming together to make sure no one goes without. Below is a roundup of free turkey giveaways and community meal events happening across the region—open to families, individuals, and anyone in need of a little holiday cheer. Whether you're picking up a bird to cook at home or joining neighbors for a festive feast, there's something here for you.

*Please note that many of these are first-come, first-served, and while supplies last. Event dates, locations, times, and details are subject to change.

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NOVEMBER 22

Teen Challenge’s Streetsgiving Outreach

A community event dedicated to serving those in need this Thanksgiving season. Free hot Thanksgiving meals for anyone in need, as well as jackets, blankets, and warm clothing, hygiene items, and personal care essentials.

12 PM – While Supplies Last

2020 G Street (behind the Fox Theatre)

Bakersfield, CA

661-243-9694

https://www.instagram.com/kcteenchallenge/

Carniceria Gonzalez 6th Annual Turkey Distribution

Carniceria Gonzalez will be giving out turkeys again this year to those in need.

10 AM – While Supplies Last

1220 Oak St.

Bakersfield, CA

661-487-9014

https://www.instagram.com/carniceriagonzalez1/

5th Annual Tacos La Villa Turkey Giveaway

Tacos La Villa is giving back again this year! 1 Free turkey per family — first come, first served while supplies last. *

• 9:00 AM – 1400 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA
• 10:30 AM –7930 Panama Rd., Lamont, CA
• 1:00 PM – 620 W Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA

https://lavillatacos.com/

NOVEMBER 23

5th Annual Tacos La Villa Turkey Giveaway

Tacos La Villa is giving back again this year! 1 Free turkey per family — first come, first served while supplies last. *

• 9:00 AM – 135 Central Hwy., Shafter, CA
• 11:30 AM – 2545 S Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA
• 1:00 PM – 2325 D St., La Verne, CA
• 2:00 PM – 1904 W Olive Ave., Fresno, CA

https://lavillatacos.com/

NOVEMBER 26

Catholic Charities Turkey Distribution

Catholic Charities will be giving out turkeys and holiday meal supplies to families in need. While supplies last.

8 AM – 10 AM

Catholic Charities

825 Chester Ave.

Bakersfield, CA

661-281-2130

https://www.instagram.com/ccharitiesbakersfield/