Amador County

Local offices in Amador County

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

• Human services · County office

  Amador County Social Services

  10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 200, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other public benefits at the county office.Apply online
  Call 209-223-6550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• Child support · County office

  Central Sierra Child Support Agency

  639 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services by contacting the agency.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Amador County Public Health

  10877 Conductor Blvd., Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health services, immunizations, and tuberculosis clinics.
  Call 209-223-6407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Amador County Behavioral Health

  10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 300, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careContact the department for mental health and substance use treatment, support, and crisis help.
  Call 209-223-6412DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Amador County Superior Court Self-Help

  500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet procedural information and help with basic legal paperwork when representing yourself.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area 12 Agency on Aging

  19074 Standard Road, Suite A, Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, caregiver support, and local services.Read more
  Call 209-532-6272DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on area12.org

• Veterans · County office

  Amador County Veterans Services

  10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 100, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and preparing or appealing claims.Read more
  Call 209-223-6476DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Amador County Office of Emergency Services

  700 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642

  Help here

  • Emergency information and alertsGet county emergency updates and sign up for emergency alerts.
  Call 209-223-6384DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

• State office

  California DMV Jackson Field Office

  201 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA 95642

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, testing, vehicle registration, and title services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Library · County office

  Amador County Library

  530 Sutter Street, Jackson, CA 95642

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books and other materials and access library resources.
  Call 209-223-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on amadorcounty.gov

Amador County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Mobile pantry

  Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center

  Health Education Council

  27 miles from the center of Ione

  7833 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823

  Hours

  • Wed1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food & Clothes Closet

  Daughters of Zion Enterpryz

  29 miles from the center of Ione

  6524 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95823

  Hours

  • Wed4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Who can come: Food insecure individuals in Sacramento County and surrounding areas

  Call 916-422-3875DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Adventist Community Services Food Pantry

  Carmichael Adventist Community Services

  29 miles from the center of Ione

  4694 Pasadena Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 10:45 AM

  Who can come: People in need who live in Sacramento County

  What to bring: Bring an official form of identification. Clients may come twice a month.

  Call 916-487-8684DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Sharing God's Bounty

  30 miles from the center of Ione

  2320 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

  Hours

  • Tue6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Who can come: Hungry people; guests of all religious backgrounds are welcome

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sharinggodsbounty.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Arnold Rue Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  30 miles from the center of Ione

  5758 Lorraine Avenue, Stockton, CA 95210

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month)

  Who can come: All ages

  Call 209-937-7350Directions

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

• Food pantry

  The Gift of Groceries

  New Hope Community Church

  31 miles from the center of Ione

  1821 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Thursday. Online sign-up is available from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; in-person sign-up is available from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; distribution ends at 3:30 pm.

  Who can come: Adults 18 and older

  What to bring: Sign up online or in person to receive a numbered ticket

  Call 916-422-3370DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newhopemeadowview.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Amador County

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

Job help near Amador 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

  Mother Lode Job Training - Amador

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  1 Prosperity Court, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

  Call 209-223-3341DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• Youth program

  Job Connection - Amador

  11 miles away

  1 Prosperity Court, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

  Call 209-223-3341DirectionsWebsite

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 Amador County

• Amador City
• Ione
• Jackson
• Plymouth
• Sutter Creek

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