California City

Local offices in California City

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

• Utilities · City office

  California City Water Department

  21000 Hacienda Boulevard, California City, CA 93505

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingContact the city about water service, water and sewer bills, rates, or paying your bill.Read more
  Call 760-373-8661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on californiacity-ca.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Mable Davis Senior Center

  10221 Heather Avenue, California City, CA 93505

  Help here

  • Senior activities and lunchOlder adults can join activities and ask about weekday lunches at the center.
  Call 760-373-1006DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on californiacity-ca.gov

• Library · County office

  California City Branch Library

  9507 California City Boulevard, California City, CA 93505

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and services or ask staff for help.
  Call 559-728-4238DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  California City Hall

  21000 Hacienda Boulevard, California City, CA 93505

  Call 760-373-8661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on californiacity-ca.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  California City Parks and Recreation

  10350 Heather Avenue, California City, CA 93505

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsContact the department about recreation programs and activities in Central Park.
  Call 760-373-3530DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on californiacity-ca.gov

City of California City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Church of Hope Food Pantry

  The Church of Hope

  60 miles from the center of California City

  17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 5 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Anyone and everyone

  Call 661-298-3890DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Church of Hope Fresh Food Giveaway

  The Church of Hope

  60 miles from the center of California City

  17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351

  Hours

  • Sun11:45 AM to 12:15 PM. In the parking lot behind the church

  Who can come: Anyone and everyone

  Call 661-298-3890DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve California City

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

Job help near California City

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 California City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of California - Mojave

  19 miles away

  2340 State HWY 58, Mojave Employment Services (Dept. of Human Services), Mojave, CA 93501

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a..m.-4:00 p.m.

  Call 661-824-7835DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Antelope Valley AJCC

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  1420 West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534

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

  Call 661-726-4128DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center of California Ridgecrest

  36 miles away

  540 Perdew Avenue, Suite B2, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

  Call 760-384-5995DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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 Kern County

California City 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
  Call 661-631-6000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Website

  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
  Call 661-321-3000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 661-868-6600DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 661-610-6518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kern.courts.ca.gov

Everything in Kern 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