Bakersfield to Collect Baby Supplies at November 19 Community Baby Shower

BAKERSFIELD — November 7, 2026. 23ABC and Bakersfield Pregnancy Center have announced their eighth annual Community Baby Shower, a donation event to collect supplies for local families preparing to welcome children.

Drop-off time and address

The public can bring items to the 23ABC studios, 321 21st Street in downtown Bakersfield, on Thursday, November 19, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers are seeking essentials such as diapers, baby clothes and infant formula. Anyone bringing a large donation should check the station’s instructions for items that can be accepted safely.

Where the supplies go

The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy-related consultations and other support, including periodic baby-supply distribution to qualifying clients. The TV station has partnered with the center on this fundraiser since 2018. The donations are intended to support families beyond a single afternoon.

What remains unknown

Organizers have not reported how many items or dollars will be collected in 2026. A donation drive also does not guarantee that all requested items will always be available to every family. Residents who need assistance should contact the center through verified channels about available services and eligibility. The November 19 event is scheduled, not completed.

Source: 23ABC / KERO, reported October–November 2026.

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