Bakersfield, CA – Families across Kern County can help brighten the holidays this weekend as the Kern County Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual “Stuff the SHERP” Toy Drive, collecting toys and personal items for children in need.
According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the event takes place Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walmart located at 5075 Gosford Road in Bakersfield. The drive is hosted in partnership with KCSO Search and Rescue and benefits the Family Christmas Basket Program.
All donated items will go directly to local families, supporting children from newborns through age 17. Officials say toys, games, and age-appropriate personal items are all welcome, with every donation helping fill holiday baskets for families facing financial hardship this season.
The event is designed to be simple and accessible for shoppers already running errands. Residents can purchase a toy or personal item inside the store and drop it off at the collection area outside, where deputies and Search and Rescue members will be on site with the SHERP vehicle collecting donations.
Sheriff’s officials encourage those who are unsure what to donate to think about gifts they would have enjoyed at that age, noting that even small contributions can make a meaningful difference for local children.
The toy drive is part of a broader community outreach effort by KCSO to support families during the holiday season and strengthen connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve throughout Kern County.
Residents who live nearby or plan to attend are encouraged to stop by, donate if able, and help make the season brighter for local kids.
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