Arvin
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Local offices in Arvin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Arvin City Hall
200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Help here
- City Clerk servicesVisit City Hall to file claims, submit complaints, or get help with City Clerk records and services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arvin.org
State office
Arvin DMV Field Office
317 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a California driver license or ID card at this office.
- Vehicle registrationResidents can visit this office for vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Arvin Branch Library
201 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kerncountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Arvin Community Center
800 Walnut Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Help here
- Community center programsResidents can visit the center for City community programs and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arvin.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Arvin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Brighter Days! - Monthly Food Giveaway
Calvary Bakersfield
14 miles from the center of Arvin4040 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: Families in the community; all are welcome
Listed on calbakersfield.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Pantry
Grace Church Bakersfield
15 miles from the center of Arvin2800 Larson Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Open after service, approximately 11:45 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
Who can come: Church family and neighbors in need
Listed on gracebakersfield.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Food Distributions
Children First
15 miles from the center of Arvin1511 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
On the third Thursday of each month; distribution starts at 4:00 PM and continues until food runs out.
Who can come: Anyone in need of additional food resources
Listed on childrenfirstbakersfield.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Vincent de Paul Bakersfield Homeless Center
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kern County
15 miles from the center of Arvin320 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
- Tue8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
- Wed8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
- Thu8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
- Fri8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
- Sat8 AM to 2:30 PM. Lunch at 11:30
Who can come: People in need
Listed on svdpbakersfield.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Mission at Kern County
15 miles from the center of Arvin816 E 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
Listed on themissionkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Bakersfield Corps Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Bakersfield Corps Community Center
16 miles from the center of Arvin4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
What to bring: For a first visit, bring a driver's license and proof of address. If other people live with you, bring a document with their names and birth dates.
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arvin
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central California Food Bank
4010 E. Amendola Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Kern
1300 18th St., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kern County
Arvin is in Kern County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Kern County Department of Human Services
100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for cash, food, and medical benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcdhs.org
Child support · County office
Kern County Child Support Services
3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerncounty.com
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Help here
- Housing assistanceLearn about housing programs and how to apply for rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernha.org
Public health · County office
Kern County Public Health Services
1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinic schedules.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernpublichealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
2021 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the county for behavioral health and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernbhrs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center
1215 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help preparing forms for family law, guardianship, and small claims matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kern.courts.ca.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Kern County, Community Action Partnership of Kern
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988