Claremont

Local offices in Claremont

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

• 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 · City office

  Community Development Department

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  • Housing and tenant resourcesResidents can find information about affordable housing, tenant resources, and housing rehabilitation.
  Call 909-399-5470Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claremontca.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Sanitation and Utility Billing

  City Hall, 207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

  Help here

  • Sanitation bill payment and billing helpResidents can pay a city sanitation bill and ask about billing options.Apply online
  • Low-income utility tax and sanitation discountEligible low-income households can apply for a utility user tax exemption and sanitation fee discount.Apply online
  Call 909-399-5453DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claremontca.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Claremont Senior Program at the Joslyn Center

  660 N. Mountain Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

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  • Senior programs and referralsAdults 55 and older can get help finding senior programs, activities, and community resources.Read more
  • Senior and family emergency fundClaremont seniors and families facing an emergency can ask about one-time help with rent, mortgage, or utility bills.Read more
  Call 909-399-5488DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claremontca.gov

• Human services · City office

  Recreation and Human Services Department

  Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, CA 91711

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and classesResidents can register for city classes, youth programs, and other recreation activities.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 909-399-5490DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claremontca.gov

• Library · County office

  Claremont Helen Renwick Library

  208 N. Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

  Help here

  • Public library servicesResidents can borrow books and use library computers, internet access, and learning resources.
  Call 909-621-4902DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Claremont City Hall

  207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for general information or help reaching the right city staff.
  Call 909-399-5460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claremontca.gov

City of Claremont website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Dwelling Place Food Pantry

  Dwelling Place

  19 miles from the center of Claremont

  5340 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Orange County residents

  What to bring: Book an appointment.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on dwellingplacefoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  FoodPantry+

  La Sierra University Church

  19 miles from the center of Claremont

  4937 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 10:30 AM. Closed on the fifth Wednesday of the month

  Who can come: People living in ZIP code 92505

  Call 951-354-7095DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lasierra.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.

  19 miles from the center of Claremont

  8791 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  Call 951-977-6560DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Queen of Angels

  Queen of Angels Catholic Church

  19 miles from the center of Claremont

  4824 Jones Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 10 AM
  Call 714-492-9451DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on queenofangelsriverside.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  San Antonio de Padua Del Canon Church

  19 miles from the center of Claremont

  5800 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 3 PM
  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Wesley United Methodist Church

  20 miles from the center of Claremont

  5770 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: Anyone, even if they are not a church member

  Call 951-689-2649DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Claremont

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

Offices for all of Los Angeles County

Claremont 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

• 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

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  • 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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Los Angeles County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-helpUse legal research resources and self-help information for court matters.
  Website

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

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