Several local churches and organizations are giving out free meals to the community in celebration of Thanksgiving. 

Pentecostal Church of God I.M. -- 5th Annual Thanksgiving dinner

• 1330 3rd St, Bakersfield
• Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
• 200 meals

The Mission at Kern County -- Thanksgiving Community Meal

• 816 E 21st St, Bakersfield
• Thursday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m.

Shafter Ministerial Association -- Annual Shafter Community Thanksgiving Dinner

• 309 California Ave, Shafter
• Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Taft Moose Lodge

• 205 N. 10th Street, Taft
• Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Blessing Corner Ministries

• 101 Union Avenue, Bakersfield
• Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bakersfield Burrito Project -- Breakfast Burrito Handout

• 930 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
• Thursday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon