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Local offices in Citrus Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Sacramento
Help here
- Local service referralsCall any time for referrals to local housing, food, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
Housing help · City office
Housing and Grants Division
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Help here
- Housing and community development helpContact the division for information about the city's housing and community development programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusheights.net
Older adults · City office
Citrus Heights Community Center Senior Room
6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Help here
- Senior roomLocal seniors can visit the Senior Room for a place to meet and spend time together.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusheights.net
Local office · City office
General Services Department
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Help here
- City service requestsReport issues such as potholes, street lights, graffiti, or debris in public spaces.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusheights.net
Library · Regional office
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, computers, printing, meeting rooms, or study rooms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Citrus Heights City Hall
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Help here
- City information and referralsCall or visit City Hall with a general question or to find the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusheights.net
City of Citrus Heights website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Citrus Heights first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Adventist Community Services Food Pantry
Carmichael Adventist Community Services
5.3 miles from the center of Citrus Heights4694 Pasadena Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10:45 AM
Who can come: People in need who live in Sacramento County
What to bring: Bring an official form of identification. Clients may come twice a month.
Listed on carmsda.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sharing God's Bounty
8.8 miles from the center of Citrus Heights2320 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
Hours
- Tue6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Who can come: Hungry people; guests of all religious backgrounds are welcome
Listed on sharinggodsbounty.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Dining Room
Loaves & Fishes
13 miles from the center of Citrus Heights1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Adults experiencing homelessness
Listed on sacloaves.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
River City Food Bank
13 miles from the center of Citrus Heights1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone experiencing food insecurity in Sacramento County
What to bring: ID is helpful but not required
Listed on rivercityfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
CAFFE Breakfast
Caffe
14 miles from the center of Citrus Heights910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento at 8am
Who can come: Neighbors
Listed on caffesacramento.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sac Foods Not Bombs Free Meal
Sacramento Food Not Bombs
14 miles from the center of Citrus Heights910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on firstumcsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Citrus Heights
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
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency
927 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Citrus Heights
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Pride Industries AJCC
Also helps young people
0.2 miles away
7011 Sylvan Road, Suite A, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Hours: Mon - Thur 9:00am - 4:30pm, Fri: by appointment only
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 1, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Asian Resources, Inc - Citrus Heights Office
1.9 miles away
5750 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
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
Sacramento Works, Inc. Board
925 Del Paso Boulevard, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815
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 Sacramento County
Citrus Heights is in Sacramento County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
2700 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and homeless assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ha.saccounty.gov
Public health · County office
Sacramento County WIC Program
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov
Child support · County office
Sacramento County Child Support Services
3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826
Help here
- Child support servicesOpen a child support case or get help with payments and case questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupportservices.saccounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Resource Project, Inc.
250 Harris Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838
Help here
- Energy bill assistance and weatherizationEligible households can apply for help with energy bills and home weatherization.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityresourceproject.org
Housing help · Regional office
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Housing choice vouchers and public housingGet help with housing vouchers and public housing by scheduling an appointment with SHRA.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shra.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Sacramento
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to get referrals to local housing, health, food, and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
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
- 2-1-1 Sacramento
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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