Atwater

Local offices in Atwater

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Atwater Community Development

  1350 Broadway Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301

  Help here

  • Housing assistance informationThe city lists housing programs for residents and directs people to Self-Help Enterprises for program information.Read more
  Call 209-357-6349DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Atwater Finance Department

  1350 Broadway Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and sanitation billingContact Finance for questions about city utility bills, payments, or starting or stopping service.Apply online
  Call 209-357-6310DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Atwater Library

  1600 Third Street, Atwater, CA 95301

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the branch to use library materials and attend library programs.
  Call 209-358-6651DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Atwater Administration

  1160 Fifth Street, Atwater, CA 95301

  Help here

  • City information and helpCall or visit the city administration office for general city information and help reaching a city department.
  • Report a city concernResidents can report concerns to the city by texting the listed city service number and following the prompts.Read more
  Call 209-357-6300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Atwater Recreation and Community Events

  760 East Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA 95301

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can contact the department about sports, classes, activities, events, and recreation facilities.Apply online
  • Senior services informationThe recreation department provides information about senior services and programs available in Merced County.
  Call 209-357-6320DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Atwater website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Valley Community SDA

  Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church

  53 miles from the center of Atwater

  2929 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Must receive food in person. No delivery is available.

  Call 209-915-1959Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Kennedy Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  53 miles from the center of Atwater

  2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.

  Who can come: San Joaquin County residents

  Call 209-468-3986Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Taft Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  54 miles from the center of Atwater

  389 W. Downing Ave., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (3rd of the month). Commodity program
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: ZIP code 95206 south of 8th Street and west of El Dorado, and ZIP codes 95231 and 95330

  What to bring: Proof of residence in San Joaquin County is required for the commodity program.

  Call 209-468-4168Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Garden Acres Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  54 miles from the center of Atwater

  607 Bird Ave., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Adults 18 and older

  Call 209-468-3984Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Eastside Church of God in Christ

  55 miles from the center of Atwater

  3206 E. Marsh St., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Mon2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Wed2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  Call 209-942-0220Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Hurricane Missionary Baptist

  55 miles from the center of Atwater

  428 S. Ash St., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Call for hours of Food Program.

  Call 209-670-6597Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Atwater

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

Job help near Atwater

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 Atwater. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  EDD Merced WSB / Merced County Worknet

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.6 miles away

  1205 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; First Thursday of every month 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.

  Call 209-726-5407 EDD Merced WSB / 877-267-9675 Merced County WorknetDirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Prospero at Breaking Barriers

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  445 I St. Bldg. A, Bldg. A, Los Banos, CA 93635

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

  Call 209-724-6043DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Modesto American Job Center of California / EDD Workforce Services Branch (WSB) & Stanislaus County Workforce Development

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  629 12th Street, Modesto, CA 95354

  Hours: Modesto AJCC - Monday - Friday 8am-5:00pm; Partner - StanWorkforce - Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 209-576-6118 or 209-558-WORK (9675)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Merced County

Atwater is in Merced County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Merced County Human Services Agency

  2115 West Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341

  Help here

  • CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-CalApply for food benefits, cash aid, and health coverage for eligible residents.
  • Adult and Aging ServicesGet help with adult protective services, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
  Call 209-385-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  WIC Merced

  1235 West Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 209-383-4859DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicmerced-mariposa.com

• Child support · County office

  Merced County Child Support Services

  3368 North Highway 59, Suite A, Merced, CA 95348

  Help here

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

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the County of Merced

  405 U Street, Merced, CA 95341

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and vouchersFind affordable housing programs and apply for housing assistance.
  Call 209-722-3501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on merced-pha.com

• Public health · County office

  Merced County Department of Public Health

  260 East 15th Street, Merced, CA 95341

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, vaccines, and public health resources.
  Call 209-381-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

  301 East 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet connected to mental health and substance use services for adults and youth.
  Call 209-381-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Merced 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