Hard Rock Casino Tejon leadership delivered 500 backpacks to Senator Shannon Grove's District Office on Thursday morning, supporting the Senator's annual District-Wide Backpack Drive benefiting Kern County students as they prepare to return to school.

 

The backpack donation will help local children and families served by the Westside Recreation & Park District and Safe Haven Kids' League & Community Resources of California, providing essential school supplies to students in need throughout Kern County.

 

The presentation reflected Hard Rock Casino Tejon's ongoing commitment to investing in the communities it serves through meaningful partnerships and charitable giving.

 

"We're honored to partner with Senator Grove on an initiative that directly benefits local students and families," said Chris Kelley, Property President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon. "Education opens doors to opportunity, and we're proud to help ensure children throughout Kern County begin the school year with the supplies they need to succeed."

 

Hard Rock Casino Tejon representatives joined Senator Grove and community partners during the backpack delivery, reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting local youth and strengthening the communities they serve.

 

 

The entertainment venue is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield on Tejon Indian tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California's Southern San Joaquin Valley and near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass that connects Southern California to the Central Valley. The property features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, more than 2,000 slot machines, over 60 table games and multiple dining destinations including the iconic Hard Rock Café and recently received the 2026 Golden Empire Award for Favorite Place to Work.