Apple Valley

Local offices in Apple Valley

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Apple Valley Town Hall

  14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307

  Help here

  • Resident help and customer serviceContact the Town for help with resident questions or to report a local issue.
  • Parks and recreationFind Town parks, recreation programs, and community activities for residents.
  • Utility billing helpGet help with utility billing through the Town’s resident services page.
  Call 760-240-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Apple Valley website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Apple Valley first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Project Food

  First Congregational Church of Riverside

  39 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  3504 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

  Hours

  • Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People in need, including people experiencing homelessness

  Call 951-684-2494DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Calvary Presbyterian Church - Hot Meal Program

  Calvary Presbyterian Church

  40 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

  Hours

  • Sun4 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 951-686-0761Directions

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Settlement Association

  40 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  4366 Bermuda Ave, Riverside, CA 92507

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Registration required

  Call 951-686-6266DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Starting Over, Inc.

  41 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  6355 Riverside Ave, Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92506

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 951-898-0862DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Our Lady of Perpetual Help

  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

  42 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  5250 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  Call 951-689-8921DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Sunday Food Pantry Pop Up

  Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.

  42 miles from the center of Apple Valley

  3773 Tibbetts Street, Riverside, CA 92506

  Hours

  • Sun12 PM to 12:30 PM (1st and 2nd of the month)
  Call 951-977-6560DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Apple Valley

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

Offices for all of San Bernardino County

Apple Valley is in San Bernardino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Transitional Assistance Department

  Help here

  • Cash, food, and health benefitsApply for or get help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other assistance.Apply online
  Call 909-388-0245Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  San Bernardino County WIC Program

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 800-472-2321Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.sbcounty.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

  715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 909-890-0644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsb.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Inland SoCal 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org

• Public health · County office

  San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

  451 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county clinics, health programs, disease information, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 800-782-4264DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sbcounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use care, including crisis and treatment services.
  Call 888-743-1478Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov

Everything in San Bernardino County

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