Healthy living
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
For a complete list of meal service locations click here
Meals will be served Monday to Friday (except holidays) at the sites listed below.
Children are required to eat the meals on site.
Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Supper (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Snack (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
David Head Center
10300 San Diego Street
Lamont, CA 93241
Supper (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Lamont Club
8301 Segrue Road
Lamont, CA 93241
Supper (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Snack (4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Riverview Southern Baptist Church
410 Beardsley Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Supper (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Stockdale Club
5207 Young Street, Ste. 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Supper (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Snack (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Wasco PAL
1276 Birch Avenue
Wasco, CA 93280
Supper (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Free Meals for Kids and Teens After School
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Meal Sites
Bakersfield, CA (October 31, 2025) – For many children and teens, school lunch is often the last full meal of the day. After-school meal
programs help fill that critical gap by ensuring young people have access to the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive—both in and
out of the classroom. Through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County’s Nutrition Program, children and teens ages 18 and
younger can continue to eat healthy meals, including supper and a snack, after school at no cost. Children do not have to be
classified as economically disadvantaged to participate; there is no paperwork to complete. The free meals program is intended to
help bridge the gap for children who are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity after school.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, millions of children nationwide rely on free or reduced-price school meals during the day.
However, when the school day ends, many students go home to empty refrigerators or parents still at work. After-school meal programs
provide a reliable, healthy meal that supports working families, reduces food insecurity, and helps youth stay engaged in safe, structured
activities during critical after-school hours.
The Club also offers opportunities such as reading and recreational activities. “We call them enrichment activities,” said Chelsea
Dow, Nutrition Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County. “They support our goal of helping kids eat well, stay active, and live
healthy lives in a fun, engaging way.”
Meals will be served Monday to Friday (except holidays) at the sites listed below.
Children are required to eat the meals on site.
Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Supper (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Snack (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
David Head Center
10300 San Diego Street
Lamont, CA 93241
Supper (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Lamont Club
8301 Segrue Road
Lamont, CA 93241
Snack (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Supper (4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Riverview Southern Baptist Church
410 Beardsley Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Supper (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Stockdale Club
5207 Young Street, Ste. 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Supper (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Snack (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Wasco PAL
1276 Birch Avenue
Wasco, CA 93280
Supper (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County does not discriminate against any person because of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. www.bgckc.org/nutrition
About BGCKC: For over 59 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County have delivered quality, life-changing services to youth. These youth benefit from trained,
caring Youth Development Professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and reach their goals.
Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.USDA is an equal opportunity provider. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. www.bgckc.org/nutrition
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County serve as sites and sponsors for the USDA meal and snack programs, providing healthy meals, and snacks to children during out-of-school times, while also supporting educational and enrichment programs that keep children learning, engaged, and safe when school is not in session.
Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Program (CACFP), the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County reported serving 722,787 meals and snacks for 2023 to youth at no cost. This program provides a valuable resource to individuals with the greatest need, and for many children these maybe the only nutritious meals they enjoy on a normal day.
Both SFSP and CACFP provide valuable services to individuals and their families with the greatest of needs. When members are served healthy meals and snacks, the Boys & Girls Club is not only helping to fulfill the hunger that many children face daily as well as engaging these children in education and enrichment activities. To inquire about either of these programs, please contact Chelsea Dow, Nutrition Coordinator.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: