Español DONATE NOW NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Home Programs Central Kitchen Central Kitchen The Central Kitchen operates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federally funded program that provides meals and snacks served to children in child care settings. The Central Kitchen plans, prepares, delivers food and janitorial supplies to all child development centers operated by CAPK’s Head Start/State Child Development Division. The program also prepares meals for Head Start field trips and social events. Nutritious and safely prepared breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided, depending on the program each child is attending. The Central Kitchen provides special meals to accommodate food allergies and diets for children with special dietary needs. The menus incorporate a variety of cultural and ethnic preferences, they are designed to provide children with a broader food experience. The Central Kitchen’s menus comply with Head Start requirements and CACFP guidelines. The Central Kitchen receives input from the children, parents, staff, and community members at the Nutrition Advisory Committee meetings. About Staff About Programs 2-1-1 Kern Get Involved Locations Procurement Opportunities Employment Public Info Contact 5005 Business Park North Bakersfield, CA 93309 T: (661) 336 5236 F: (661) 322 2237 ©2021 Community Action Partnership of Kern. Designed and hosted by The Marcom Group. EMPLOYEE RESOURCES EMPLOYEE LOGIN

Español DONATE NOW NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Home Programs Friendship House Friendship House The Friendship House provides educational and recreational services to children from low-income families, such as afterschool and summer programs, as well as resources for the entire community, food distribution, job training and an outreach center. Back to (After) School! Slots are open for this year’s After School Program at Friendship House Community Center. There are a limited number of openings for this wonderful program which provides after school activities, snacks and homework help for students ages 6-18 from 2 to 5 p.m. on school days. Services are provided free of charge. You can register online here. The 13,500 square foot facility features a multipurpose building that houses a full sized basketball court, and four classroom buildings for art, computers, and instruction. Outdoor amenities include a basketball court, a community garden, a covered playground, a large quad and a community sports field. Space at the Friendship House is currently available to the community for rent or lease. Programs & Activities Advisory Board FHCC Advisory Board Member Application Ways to Help Friendship House Rent Friendship House Facilities Contact About Programs 2-1-1 Kern Get Involved Locations Procurement Opportunities Employment Public Info Contact 5005 Business Park North Bakersfield, CA 93309 T: (661) 336 5236 F: (661) 322 2237 ©2021 Community Action Partnership of Kern. Designed and hosted by The Marcom Group. EMPLOYEE RESOURCES EMPLOYEE LOGIN