Golden Empire Gleaners
Last updated August 2026
Golden Empire Gleaners moves groceries to Kern County families through more than 125 community agencies. Call (661) 324-2767 or stop by the warehouse on 30th Street. But time it right: doors are open 8am–2pm weekdays, and they close 11:45am–12:30pm for lunch.
A first visit is unceremonious in the best way. Come during open hours, expect a few basics (name, household size, the usual pantry questions), and get connected to food. No application cycle, no waiting on a decision. Bring bags or a box if you have them; carrying groceries home is the one logistics problem a pantry can't solve for you.
The warehouse is one door of 125-plus. Gleaners food reaches families through partner agencies across the county, so if 30th Street is far from you, call and ask which Gleaners-supplied pantry sits closer. That one phone call can save the crosstown trip.
Groceries today pair well with groceries all month. CalFresh (Food Stamps) loads an EBT card monthly, with 3-day expedited benefits possible for households with almost nothing on hand. The CAPK Food Bank (via 211) and the Salvation Army's Monday–Thursday 1–4pm distribution at 4417 Wilson Road round out the same-day options. And if cooking facilities are the problem rather than groceries, The Mission at Kern County serves three hot meals a day at 816 East 21st Street, every day of the year.
Phone (661) 324-2767
Hours Mon–Fri 8am–2pm (closed 11:45am–12:30pm)
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Kern County residents in need of food assistance
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
What the application looks like
Common questions
When is Golden Empire Gleaners open?
Monday–Friday, 8am–2pm, except 11:45am–12:30pm, when the warehouse closes for lunch.
Is this the same thing as the CAPK Food Bank?
No. They're two separate Bakersfield food banks, and you can use both. CAPK supplies 200+ distribution sites countywide (dial 211); the Gleaners run the 30th Street warehouse and a 125-agency partner network. Two doors beat one when the fridge is empty.
Who can get food through the Gleaners?
Kern County residents who need food assistance. That's the whole list.
Do they hand food directly to families?
They work through a network of 125+ community agencies. Call or stop by and they'll connect you to food help near you.
Do I need to show income or paperwork to get food?
Nothing formal is listed. The Gleaners serve Kern County residents who need food assistance. If a document worry is keeping you home, call (661) 324-2767 and ask; don't skip eating over paperwork.
What if I can't get to the 30th Street warehouse?
Ask about the partner network. More than 125 community agencies distribute Gleaners food around the county, and staff can point you to the site nearest you.
When is the best time to come?
Weekday mornings. The warehouse runs 8am–2pm and closes 11:45am–12:30pm for lunch, so a mid-morning arrival never hits a closed door.
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