Atherton

Local offices in Atherton

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Bay Area

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding food, shelter, health care, jobs, senior services, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Atherton Utilities Information

  80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027

  Help here

  • Utility service informationFind contacts for water, sewer, electricity, gas, garbage, and recycling services.
  Call 650-752-0500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on athertonca.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Atherton City Hall

  80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town staff about local services, departments, or concerns.
  Call 650-752-0500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on athertonca.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Atherton Library

  2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton, CA 94027

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
  Call 833-937-7625DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Atherton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Bethel Church

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  17 miles from the center of Atherton

  1201 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128

  Hours

  • Thu10:15 AM to 11:45 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: English, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  St. Leo's Parish

  Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

  18 miles from the center of Atherton

  88 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126

  Hours

  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM. Walk-up

  Who can come: All ages

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  19 miles from the center of Atherton

  81 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113

  Hours

  • Thu6:15 AM to 7:45 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  C.O.M.E.

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  19 miles from the center of Atherton

  121 East San Salvador Street, San Jose, CA 95112

  Hours

  • Tue8:15 AM to 10:30 AM. Walk-up only

  What to bring: Bring identification, proof of minors, and proof of residence on your first visit.

  Languages: English, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  CityTeam at Willow Glen Bible Church

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  19 miles from the center of Atherton

  1292 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

  Hours

  • Tue3:30 PM to 5 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: English

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Victor's Parish Food Pantry

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  20 miles from the center of Atherton

  3108 Sierra Road, San Jose, CA 95132

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through only

  What to bring: Bring identification and proof of residence on your first visit.

  Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Atherton

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

Job help near Atherton

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Atherton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NOVAworks

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale City Hall, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 408-730-7232DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ohlone Tri-Cities Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  39399 Cherry Street, Ohlone College Newark: Center for Health Sciences and Technology Room 1211, Newark, CA 94560

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays during Summer)

  Call 510-742-2323DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center of California- Fremont

  14 miles away

  39155 Liberty Street, Fremont Family Resource Center ,Suite B200, Fremont, CA 94538

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM

  Call 510-794-3669DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 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.

Offices for all of San Mateo County

Atherton is in San Mateo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Human Services Agency

  1500 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and General Assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County WIC Program

  306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportEligible families with young children can get healthy food, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 650-573-2168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  555 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and your child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · County office

  San Mateo County Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Community action and self-sufficiency supportThe county agency supports programs that help residents address poverty and prevent or end homelessness.
  Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

  264 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA 94002

  Help here

  • Rental assistanceApply for open housing voucher waitlists and get help with rental assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County Health

  2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

  Help here

  • Health services and public health programsFind county health programs, medical services, and public health information.
  Call 650-573-2222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in San Mateo 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