Alameda County

Local offices in Alameda County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Alameda County Social Services Agency

  2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other county benefits.Apply online
  • Immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding financial assistance, health care, employment support, and other services.Read more
  Call 510-263-2420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County WIC

  39155 Liberty Street, Suite D-470, Fremont, CA 94538

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Apply online
  Call 510-595-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Alameda County Child Support Services

  5669 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  Help here

  • Child supportGet help starting, changing, or enforcing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alamedacountyca.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

  22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs and applications.Read more
  Call 510-538-8876DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haca.net

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alameda County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211alamedacounty.org

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County Public Health Department

  1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and referrals for county public health services.Read more
  Call 510-267-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services

  2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use referralsCall for help finding mental health care or substance use treatment.Read more
  Call 510-567-8100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Alameda County Law Library

  125 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse legal books, databases, and guides for legal research and court forms.
  Call 510-208-4832DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.alamedacountyca.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Alameda County Area Agency on Aging

  6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 143, Oakland, CA 94605

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsFind local services and support for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 510-577-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Alameda County Veterans Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Alameda County Office of Emergency Services

  4985 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency alerts and information to prepare for disasters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.acgov.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Eden Area America's Job Center of California

  24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor, Hayward, CA 94544

  Help here

  • Job search and training supportGet help with job searches, career training, and finding work.
  Call 510-670-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acwdb.org

• State office

  California DMV Hayward Field Office

  150 Jackson Street, Hayward, CA 94544

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Alameda County Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet library information, reading resources, and help from library staff.Read more
  Call 510-745-1500Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aclibrary.org

Alameda County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Alameda County, closest to the center of Oakland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Fruitvale Pantry

  0.7 miles from the center of Oakland

  2744 East 11th St, Oakland, CA 94601

  Hours

  • Thu6 PM to 7 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Jose Mendoza Pantry

  0.8 miles from the center of Oakland

  1006 50th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 1 PM (4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Testament

  1.7 miles from the center of Oakland

  1901 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

  Hours

  • Thu12 PM to 1 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The East Oakland Collective

  3.2 miles from the center of Oakland

  7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM. Prepared hot meals

  Who can come: Unhoused people

  Call 510-990-0775DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on eastoaklandcollective.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Oakland Hot Meal Service

  CityTeam

  3.4 miles from the center of Oakland

  722 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sundays: Breakfast 7:00am & Dinner 6:30pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: Breakfast 7:00am, Lunch 12:00pm, Dinner 6:30pm.

  Call 510-452-3758DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Community Kitchens Central Kitchen

  Community Kitchens

  3.8 miles from the center of Oakland

  2270 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Sun11:30 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Oakland’s most underserved community members

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ckoakland.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alameda County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Alameda County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  The Unity Council Career & Resource Center

  Also helps young people

  0.9 miles away

  1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

  Call 510-535-6101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lao Family and Community Development, Inc. (WIOA Youth Program)

  Also helps young people

  1 mile away

  2325 East 12th Street,, Suite 226, Oakland, CA 94601

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm., Closed 12 noon to 12;30 for lunch

  Call 510-533-8850DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of California-Oakland

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  2.1 miles away

  7677 Oakport Street, Suite 350, Oakland, CA 94621

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM

  Call 510-564-0500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  East Oakland Neighborhood Career Center

  Also helps young people

  2.5 miles away

  7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 140, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

  Call 510-568-8349DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Alameda One Stop Career Center

  2.9 miles away

  555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda College, Portable P, Alameda, CA 94501

  Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm Wed/Fri 9:30am-12:30pm

  Call 510-748-2208DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center of California-Downtown Oakland Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  3.4 miles away

  1000 Broadway, Suite 625, Trans Pacific Centre, Oakland, CA 94607

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Resource Room/Computer Access Closes at 4:30 p.m. Call ahead at 510-858-6742 to reserve a spot in the resource /Computer Access.

  Call 510-858-6742DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Alameda County

• Alameda
• Albany
• Berkeley
• Dublin
• Emeryville
• Fremont
• Hayward
• Livermore
• Newark
• Oakland
• Piedmont
• Pleasanton
• San Leandro
• Union City

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026