BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Mission at Kern County held its annual Thanksgiving community meal for those in need in our community received a free meal and a coat to keep them full and warm through the holiday.

The mission opens their doors to community members 365 days a year. But on Thanksgiving they go the extra mile to make those same members feel like family. With a home cooked meal and warm coat as we enter the winter season.

Carlos Baldovinos Executive Director at The Mission At Kern County said "We have prepared about 1000 meals for our less fortunate friends in our community. We are so excited about doing this event we have done it for more than 15 years. This tradition for us is incredible we get to have an opportunity for those folks who may not have somewhere to call home

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