The Mission at Kern County

The Mission at Kern County The Mission at Kern is the largest provider of emergency shelter & recovery services in Bakersfield.
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The Mission at Kern County, formally The Bakersfield Rescue Mission has been serving the community since 1952. In October, 2021 we celebrated 69-years of providing hope and restoration to a hurting population in our city. The Mission at Kern County provides shelter to nearly 300-guests each night, through our Homeless Intervention Services and Christian Discipleship Residential Program. Every year, The Mission serves more than 200-thousand meals…that's more than 500 meals every day… Join the Mission at Kern County, and help us transform lives through the power of Jesus Christ!

Tonight, someone will walk through our doors needing hope. 🛏️You can be part of their fresh start.Give or volunteer toda...
02/18/2026

Tonight, someone will walk through our doors needing hope. 🛏️

You can be part of their fresh start.

Give or volunteer today.
https://shorturl.at/qogjQ

Homelessness isn’t always what people think.👉🏽 There are a lot of assumptions out there — but when we look at the facts,...
02/17/2026

Homelessness isn’t always what people think.

👉🏽 There are a lot of assumptions out there — but when we look at the facts, we see real families, real stories, and real people who deserve dignity and opportunity.

Swipe through to learn the truth behind some common myths.

If this opened your eyes, share this post to help change the conversation in our community. And if you believe everyone deserves a second chance, consider supporting The Mission at Kern County through prayer, giving, or volunteering. 🏠

‼️ Current Kitchen Needs!Please consider grabbing an item or two on our list on your next shopping trip! 🍽️ We rely on y...
02/17/2026

‼️ Current Kitchen Needs!
Please consider grabbing an item or two on our list on your next shopping trip! 🍽️ We rely on your partnership to feed the most vulnerable in our community.
Like 👍 and SHARE 🔁

Small acts. Big impact. 🌟Your gift helps change lives right here in Kern County.👉 Join us in making a difference.https:/...
02/16/2026

Small acts. Big impact. 🌟

Your gift helps change lives right here in Kern County.

👉 Join us in making a difference.
https://shorturl.at/qogjQ

❤️ Love isn’t just a feeling — it’s action, consistency, and care.Love your neighbor: https://shorturl.at/qogjQ
02/14/2026

❤️ Love isn’t just a feeling — it’s action, consistency, and care.
Love your neighbor: https://shorturl.at/qogjQ

Data helps us advocate. Dignity reminds us why. 🫶 Help us fill in the gaps for those who need it most: https://shorturl....
02/13/2026

Data helps us advocate. Dignity reminds us why. 🫶
Help us fill in the gaps for those who need it most: https://shorturl.at/qogjQ

Our job-training store Encore Boutique, is still OPEN despite road construction going on downtown. We would appreciate y...
02/12/2026

Our job-training store Encore Boutique, is still OPEN despite road construction going on downtown. We would appreciate your support over the next few weeks while this is going on! All proceeds from this store are put directly back into our FREE addiction recovery programs for men, women, and women with children.

Thank you for support! 🫂

Current Needs ❗️We rely on community donations! When you give, you enable us to support our community and those in need....
02/12/2026

Current Needs ❗️
We rely on community donations! When you give, you enable us to support our community and those in need.
📍 821 E 21st Street 93305

WOW!! Albertsons donated over 71,000 lbs. of food last week! We could not serve over 250,000 meals a year without commun...
02/11/2026

WOW!! Albertsons donated over 71,000 lbs. of food last week! We could not serve over 250,000 meals a year without community partnerships like this. We need each other!

THANK YOU! 🍽️

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821 E 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA
93305

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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The Mission at Kern County, formally The Bakersfield Rescue Mission has been serving the community since 1952. In October of 2012, we celebrated 60-years of providing hope and restoration to a hurting population in our city.

The Mission at Kern County provides shelter to nearly 300-guests each night, through our Homeless Intervention Services and Christian Discipleship Residential Programs. Every year, The Mission serves more than 200-thousand meals…that's more than 500 meals every day… and in May of 2018, we unveiled our new 36-Bed Lee & Krystyna Jamieson Recovery Home for Women with Children aimed at helping mothers struggling with homelessness and addictions through a faith-based 18-month residential recovery program.

Join with the Mission at Kern County, and help us transform lives through the power of Jesus Christ!