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The Mission at Kern County prepping Christmas meals
Posted at 8:20 AM, Dec 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-24 11:20:12-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â The Mission at Kern County normally serves about 15,000 meals in the month of December. But officials say food insecurity is up 10 to 20 percent, which is why they are cooking up a storm. 23ABC s Kristin Vartan gives an inside look at the preparations.
This holiday season has been difficult for most. Our community members have lost family. Lost their jobs. And some, even their homes.
The Mission at Kern County staffer Jacob Hutton has been there before. Three years ago he was homeless, was battling addiction, and lost his twin brother. So he turned to The Mission. With him, they shared a meal, and he says, so much more.