Students from CTEC recently joined forces with the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) to make a meaningful impact on local food insecurity. Participants from the Logistics & Distribution program, the Digital Marketing & Media Design program, and the SkillsUSA chapter volunteered their time to support CAPK’s food distribution efforts in the Bakersfield community.
CAPK is a long-standing local nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to healthy food and essential services for residents in need. The organization operates one of Kern County’s largest food distribution networks, with more than 200 access points serving communities throughout the region. Students spent the day at the Wonderful Community Food Center in downtown Bakersfield, where they helped sort, pack, and prepare food items for distribution to families in need.
Through this volunteer effort, students contributed to CAPK’s mission of supporting tens of thousands of neighbors each year. CAPK’s Food Bank annually distributes millions of pounds of food and provides critical assistance to low-income families, seniors, and children across Kern County.
Students reflected on the experience as both impactful and inspiring. “Working together to help others reminded us how powerful teamwork and compassion can be,” said Preston Jaime, Logistics and Distribution ambassador. The collaborative effort highlights ROC and CTEC students’ growing commitment to community service and their dedication to supporting organizations that empower individuals and families to achieve stability and well-being.