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Local offices in Benicia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Community Resource Center
370 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- Community assistance and referralsAsk about local resources and direct assistance for Benicia residents.
- Recreation program fee assistanceEligible Benicia households can apply for a discount on many city classes, camps, and swim lessons.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Housing help · City office
Benicia Housing Authority
28 Riverhill Drive, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing programs and current application and wait list information.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beniciahousingauthority.org
Utilities · City office
Benicia Utility Billing
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingGet help with a city water or wastewater bill, payment arrangements, or starting water service.
- Utility bill assistance informationFind information about financial help for eligible residents who are having trouble paying a city utility bill.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Older adults · City office
Benicia Senior Center
1201 East 2nd Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesVisit or call the center to ask about activities, classes, and local resources for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Local office · City office
City of Benicia Customer Service
250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- City service requestsReport a non-emergency neighborhood issue or ask the city a question through its service request system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Library · City office
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use research resources, or ask about literacy programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Benicia Community Services Department
370 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsAsk about recreation classes, sports, swim programs, facility reservations, and other community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.benicia.ca.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Benicia first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Telegraph Ministry Center
Telegraph Community Ministry Center
17 miles from the center of Benicia5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in Oakland and Alameda County
Listed on oaklandca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Nations Pantry
17 miles from the center of Benicia5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Hope Baptist Church
18 miles from the center of Benicia892 36th St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
West Oakland Punks With Lunch
18 miles from the center of Benicia35th St & Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: People who come to the site
Listed on punkswithlunch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Third Eye x HOPE Collaborative Harvest Market
HOPE Collaborative
18 miles from the center of Benicia3427 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Sometimes also the second Sunday
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center x Third Eye Harvest Market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center
19 miles from the center of Benicia664 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Benicia
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
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Legal Services of Northern California, 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 Solano, JPA
1000 Webster Street Special Projects: City Managers Office, City of Fairfield, Fairfield, CA 94533
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Benicia
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 Benicia. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Martinez Adult Education
5.1 miles away
600 F Street, Martinez, CA 94533
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-8:00pm Friday 8:30am-Noon
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center
America`s Job Center of California - Vallejo
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
6.1 miles away
1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am- 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
American Job Center
Concord America`s Job Center of California / East Bay Works
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.2 miles away
4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520
Hours: M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Solano County Workforce Development Board
500 Chadbourne Rd., Suite A, Fairfield, CA 94534
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
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 Solano County
Benicia is in Solano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Solano County Employment and Eligibility
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, health coverage, and cash benefits for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
Public health · County office
Solano County WIC
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Solano Child Support Services
675 Texas Street, Suite 5700, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, collecting child support, and managing a support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action North Bay
416 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Community support and housing servicesContact the agency to ask about housing and support services for people in Solano County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canbsolano.org
Public health · County office
Solano Public Health
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing support, and help with health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.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 Bay Area, Solano County service
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.
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