40 Celebrating Milestones, Strengthening Community Compassionate care at KFHC extends beyond the workplace and into the communities we serve. Our employees consistently give their time and energy to support local organizations addressing food insecurity, homelessness and urgent needs across Kern County. In 2025, 132 employees volunteered a total of 642 hours. Volunteer efforts focused on organizations serving populations with the greatest need, including senior food distribution programs, shelters and community-based service providers. Among the most popular opportunities were senior food box events, where KFHC volunteers continue to set the pace—packing a record 28 pallets, or 1,344 food boxes, in under three hours. Responding in a Moment of Need That commitment was especially evident during an unexpected challenge in November. When SNAP benefits were paused due to a federal government shutdown, teams from member engagement and community engagement mobilized immediately to support emergency food distribution efforts across Kern County. Over the course of one week, employees volunteered 73 hours at distribution sites in Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Taft and Mojave, helping ensure families continued to receive critical food support during a period of uncertainty. Whether through ongoing volunteer partnerships or rapid response during moments of need, KFHC employees continue to lead with compassion, reliability and care—demonstrating what it means to serve the community, not just support it. Celebrating Milestones, Strengthening Community Employees in Service to Community
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