Avalon

Local offices in Avalon

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Finance Department

  410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704

  Help here

  • City Hall servicesVisit City Hall for help reaching city departments and handling city business.Read more
  • Utility charges and paymentsContact the city about sewer, saltwater, and solid waste charges or available payment options.Read more
  Call 310-510-0220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Community Services Department

  410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsAsk about Prime Timers activities and the city's Meals on Wheels program for eligible residents.Read more
  • Community and recreation programsFind city programs, sports, events, and recreation activities for residents.
  Call 310-510-0220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Avalon Library

  215 Sumner Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library's books, children's space, book drop, and online collections.
  Call 310-510-1050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.lacounty.gov

City of Avalon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at Cesar Chavez Elementary School

  Help Me Help You

  30 miles from the center of Avalon

  730 W. 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 3 PM (1st of the month). Walk-up only

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Christian Outreach in Action Food Pantry

  Christian Outreach in Action

  30 miles from the center of Avalon

  515 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs food

  What to bring: No documentation or registration needed. Bring your own bags.

  Call 562-432-1440DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Christian Outreach in Action Hot Meals

  Christian Outreach in Action

  30 miles from the center of Avalon

  515 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Breakfast Monday - Sunday at 7:30 am; lunch Saturdays and the last Sunday of the month at 11:00 am; dinner Monday - Friday at 4:30 pm

  Who can come: Anyone who comes to their doors in search of a meal

  What to bring: No questions asked

  Call 562-432-1440DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at Stevenson Elementary School

  Help Me Help You

  31 miles from the center of Avalon

  515 Lime Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at Oropeza Elementary School

  Help Me Help You

  31 miles from the center of Avalon

  700 Locust Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813

  Hours

  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up and drive-through

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at the Museum of Latin American Art

  Help Me Help You

  31 miles from the center of Avalon

  628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  • Wed4 PM to 5 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up and drive-through

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Avalon

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

Job help near Avalon

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 Avalon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Harbor Gateway WorkSource Center & AJCC

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  1111 Figueroa Place, LA Harbor College-Science Complex Room 101, Wilmington, CA 90744

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

  Call 310-732-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Youth Career Services Center

  Also helps young people

  33 miles away

  508 W Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-6pm and Fridays 11am-5pm

  Call 562-570-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Center - Carson

  Also helps young people

  34 miles away

  801 E Carson Street, Room 116 Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Carson, CA 90745

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm; Every other Friday 8:00-3:30pm Closed every other Friday

  Call 310-680-3870DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 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 Los Angeles County

Avalon is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 LA

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding housing, food, health care, and other services in Los Angeles County.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing

  655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  Help here

  • Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
  Call 213-752-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Los Angeles County Development Authority

  700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 626-262-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 833-540-0473Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

  550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

  Help here

  • Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
  Call 800-854-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov

Everything in Los Angeles 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