BPD, KCSO to host 37th Annual Christmas Food Basket Program, contactless delivery and last updated 2020-12-15 19:02:54-05 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â The Bakersfield Police Department, in partnership with the Kern County Sheriffâs Office and High Desert Distributing, will be delivering 500 Christmas food baskets to families in need throughout Kern County on Wednesday. This year s event will be the 36th annual event. The Christmas food baskets consist of two large boxes of food including a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, fruits, canned goods, bread, drinks, and other food items as donations allow. Families who receive a food basket are chosen from referrals made by deputies and officers from both law enforcement agencies. Deputies and officers also volunteer to deliver the baskets.