High Desert Second Chance

10/23/2026

🍦🎉 A Sweet New Addition to Apple Valley! 🎉🍦

High Desert Second Chance had the pleasure of attending yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony as Ambassador with our Greater High Desert Chamber for Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream in Apple Valley!

What a wonderful celebration welcoming a new business to our community! And of course, we couldn't leave without tasting some of their absolutely delicious ice cream! 🍨😋

We are always excited to see new businesses opening their doors, creating opportunities, and contributing to the growth of our beautiful High Desert community.

🍦 And we're already spreading the sweetness! High Desert Second Chance is already purchasing Handel’s Ice Cream gift cards for some of our lucky costume contest winners at this Saturday’s Hesperia Parks & Recreation Trunk or Treat event! 🎃👻🍬 What better way to celebrate a new local business than by sharing a delicious treat with our community's little winners!

Congratulations to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream! We wish you tremendous success and many sweet years ahead! We're excited to support you and welcome you to the High Desert business community! 💙🍦

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10/19/2026

🚗❤️ OVER 150 CARS, AN INCREDIBLE CROWD, AND A COMMUNITY UNITED FOR A CAUSE! ❤️🚗

Yesterday's Sun City Cruisers End-of-Year Car Show was nothing short of amazing! Over 150 beautiful cars, a venue packed with people, and excitement surrounding the awards—all in support of High Desert Second Chance!

But what truly deserves recognition is the incredible dedication of the Sun City Cruisers board and its members.

Each year, they select one local nonprofit to support and spend the entire year organizing concerts, spaghetti dinners, breakfast fundraisers, and one of the biggest car shows we've seen in the High Desert. The amount of time, planning, physical labor, and commitment behind these events is extraordinary.

As President of High Desert Second Chance, I've had the privilege of witnessing their hard work firsthand. I've watched board members preparing meals in the kitchen, running from one end of an event to the other, coordinating registrations, shirt orders, vendors, and countless details that most people never see.

This isn't just fundraising. It's a movement of people working together, giving their time and energy, and putting their hearts into making a difference for others.

Throughout this year, I've had the opportunity to get to know many of these wonderful individuals personally, and my respect and admiration for them have only grown.

To every Sun City Cruisers board member, member, volunteer, and supporter—THANK YOU! ❤️

You are truly one of a kind. Your generosity, dedication, and love for this community are something special. We cannot say it enough: High Desert Second Chance is incredibly grateful and honored to have been your chosen nonprofit this year.

You don't just host events. You bring people together, inspire generosity, and create a lasting impact in our community.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Christina Kennedy
President, High Desert Second Chance

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10/19/2026

Celebrating Halloween with Rockn’ Our Disabilities at its new home at Town’s End this past Saturday was nothing short of spectacular!

Families and vendors came out in droves to embrace and support the new surroundings. The spacious venue provided plenty of room for the creativity and individuality of each vendor’s booth, while still preserving that warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes the Rockn’ family so unique.

What truly stood out was the heart behind it all; a community coming together in support of Rockn’ Our Disabilities and its unwavering commitment to its mission.

The new location may offer a fresh setting, but the spirit, dedication, and sense of family that define this organization remain at the center of everything they do.

High Desert Second Chance will always commit and support our Rockn' partner, and this year was no exception: we were thrilled to be a sponsor at one of our favorite events!

Thank you to our amazing volunteer, Tonia, for lending a helping hand at our booth, sharing information and candy with attendees throughout the afternoon.

And thank you to everyone who came out, participated, and helped make this Halloween celebration such a memorable success!

10/17/2026

🚗☀️ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN SUN CITY, APPLE VALLEY! ☀️🚘

We're having an amazing time at the Sun City Cruisers End-of-Year Car Show today, October 17th, 2026! 🎉

With over 135 cars registered and in attendance, the turnout is incredible! Beautiful classic cars, amazing people, gorgeous weather, and great community spirit make for a fantastic Saturday!

❤️ A huge thank you to Sun City Cruisers for their continued support of High Desert Second Chance and our community!

🚘🔥 What a great way to wrap up the car show season!

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10/17/2026

🚗🥕 REMINDER: Tomorrow is High Desert Second Chance’s Saturday Drive-Through Distribution!

Saturday Oct. 17th, 2026

⏰ Distribution Hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

📍 Car Line: Begins on Chestnut Avenue and turns onto C Avenue
🪪 Please have your photo ID ready.
Our volunteers will come down the car line to assist you. You must be in line before 12:00 p.m. The final vehicle will be cut off promptly at noon—no exceptions.

Items listed below are until we run out.

Hot sauce
Bubbly drink
Cookie dough
Milk
Strawberry
Potatoes
Frozen peaches
Cauliflower
Cheese
Grapes
Basil
Cabbage
Yogurt

🦃🍂🎄 The Holiday Season Is Almost Here! 🎄🍂🦃

The holidays are a time for love, kindness, togetherness, and giving back! ❤️

We’re excited to share that registration for our Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Assistance Programs will be opening soon! 🎁✨

We look forward to bringing a little extra joy, hope, and holiday cheer to families in our community this season! ❤️

📢 Please take a moment to carefully review the flyer, as it includes all important registration dates, requirements, and instructions.

💕 We kindly ask that you please do not contact our office with registration questions, as all the information you need is provided on the flyer.

From our hearts to yours, we can't wait to celebrate another beautiful season of giving with our community! 🧡🎄

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday October 14th, Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties, arrives at High Desert Second Chance for its Senior Mobile Pantry food distribution program.

Beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m.(or earlier if supplies run out), High Desert Second Chance will assist Feeding America in distributing the food boxes to the first 250 attendees.

Please note that Feeding America is limiting the supplies to 250, so a "first come, first serve" will be in effect.

Although the program focuses on the senior population, no one of any age will be denied.

Entrance to our parking is at the gate on Chestnut St.

If you drive into our structure from Smoke Tree, you will be redirected.

No one will be admitted into the parking lot until our gate opens at 9 a.m.

We anticipate heavy vehicle traffic and our parking is confined, so we ask that each person driving into our parking lot adhere to the traffic controls that will be in place. You must park where you are directed to keep the traffic flowing smoothly.

In addition, High Desert Second Chance's emergency food pantry will be open and in full operation tomorrow, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 1p.m.

If you are picking up from Feeding America, you are welcome to pick up food from the Emergency Food Pantry, IF it is your allocated time to pick up.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The address for this distribution is:

16666 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia CA A8

Time for Feeding America: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or earlier if supplies run out

Questions, call 442-267-4444

10/14/2026

🍼💕 CALLING ALL FIRST-TIME & NEW MAMAS! 💕🍼

High Desert Second Chance is excited to welcome first-time and new mothers to our FREE 4-Week Baby Shower Series, in partnership with Dr. Lydia Garcia Usry! 👶🎉

Whether you're expecting your first baby or have recently welcomed your little bundle of joy, this special workshop series is designed just for YOU!

Join us for fun, education, encouragement, and valuable resources to help you navigate motherhood with confidence.

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT:

- Helpful parenting and baby care education
- Health and wellness information for moms and babies
- Community resources and support
- Opportunities to connect with other mothers
- FREE giveaways and fresh produce for participants!

💕 COME TO ONE CLASS OR JOIN US FOR ALL FOUR!

We understand that every mother's schedule is different! Whether you can attend just one workshop or participate in the entire four-week series, YOU ARE WELCOME!

👶 BRING YOUR LITTLES ALONG!

No need to find a babysitter! Bring your little ones with you so they can participate in the workshops alongside you, enjoy the activities, and share in the excitement of our FREE giveaways! 🎁

🥬 HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY FAMILIES!

Every participating mother will receive FREE fresh produce at the end of each class, helping promote healthy habits and nutritious meals for the whole family.

📅 Classes Begin: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Second week: Tuesday Oct 20th
Third week: Tuesday Oct 27th
Last class: Tuesday Nov 3rd

⏰ Time: 11:30 AM

📍 Location:
High Desert Second Chance
16666 Smoke Tree Street, Building A5
Hesperia, CA

🎀 FREE TO ATTEND — REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Link: https://form.jotform.com/262396516137058

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, celebrate motherhood, and take home some amazing goodies!

💗 MAMAS, THIS IS YOUR TIME! Come for one class or all four, bring your littles, and join us as we celebrate YOU and your growing family!

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10/12/2026

📢🥪 STUDENT CHOICE FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN TODAY! 🍎🥦

🍂 School's Out, and We're Here to Help!

High Desert Second Chance is excited to offer our FREE Student Lunch – Student Choice Farmers Market Program during fall break!

Families, bring your students out to select fresh produce and nutritious food options to enjoy during their school break!

📅 TODAY ONLY – Monday, October 12, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 High Desert Second Chance
16666 Smoke Tree Street, Building B, Suite 4
Hesperia, CA

🌟 OPEN TO ALL HIGH DESERT RESIDENTS!

📝 FIRST-TIME FAMILIES:
If you have never participated in our Student Lunch Program, please review the registration instructions below before arriving.

Please parent have your photo ID ready and proof of address, dates no less than 30 days old. We do accept digital format as well.

❤️ Our goal is to ensure students throughout the High Desert have access to healthy, nutritious food, even when school is out!

FREE PROGRAM | STUDENT CHOICE | HEALTHY HABITS

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with families throughout the High Desert!

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10/11/2026

As our student lunch program is set to resume again for the Fall break this Monday, October 12th, we'd like to share some memories of our summer break activity.

This past summer, hundreds of families joined us with their children to select a variety of meals and snacks to help keep them nourished throughout the week. It was nine weeks of food, fun, and making memories together!

At High Desert Second Chance, we remain committed to supporting the students of our High Desert community by providing nutritious, satisfying meals during school breaks; all in a fun and welcoming environment where students can choose foods they’ll enjoy.

Whether you joined us throughout the nine weeks of summer or will be experiencing our Student Lunch Marketplace for the very first time, we can’t wait to welcome you!

These photos take us on a trip down memory lane and remind us of the wonderful moments we shared this summer. We’re looking forward to creating even more memories with you at our next Student Lunch Marketplace!

We’ll see you Monday at 10 am!