BAKERSFIELD, CA-- It's a tradition in one southwest Bakersfield neighborhood. Friday night, Dustin's Diner opened for business, with a lot of holiday revelers on hand.
This year, the diner is celebrating a big anniversary.
"It's the 20th anniversary this year,” said Jerri Alvarado, volunteer coordinator. “The diner started out making just a little bit of money then more and more and now it is truly supporting the homeless center."
Dustin's Diner was started in 1993 as Dustin Kilpatrick recruited friends and family in the Haggin Oaks neighborhood to sell hot chocolate, baked goods and cider, with all of the money going to the Bakersfield Homeless Center. This year they are approaching a financial milestone.
"Throughout the years cumulatively they are trying to reach the $200,000 marker this year and I think we will do it," said Alvarado.
Dustin's Diner runs December 13 through Monday December 23. The hours are six p.m. to eight p.m. daily. The address is 2301 Haggin Oaks Boulevard. All of the proceeds go to the Bakersfield Homeless Center.
This year, the diner is celebrating a big anniversary.
"It's the 20th anniversary this year,” said Jerri Alvarado, volunteer coordinator. “The diner started out making just a little bit of money then more and more and now it is truly supporting the homeless center."
Dustin's Diner was started in 1993 as Dustin Kilpatrick recruited friends and family in the Haggin Oaks neighborhood to sell hot chocolate, baked goods and cider, with all of the money going to the Bakersfield Homeless Center. This year they are approaching a financial milestone.
"Throughout the years cumulatively they are trying to reach the $200,000 marker this year and I think we will do it," said Alvarado.
Dustin's Diner runs December 13 through Monday December 23. The hours are six p.m. to eight p.m. daily. The address is 2301 Haggin Oaks Boulevard. All of the proceeds go to the Bakersfield Homeless Center.
