Clovis

Local offices in Clovis

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Clovis Affordable Housing Program

  Help here

  • Housing repair and homebuyer assistanceThe city offers housing repair help for eligible homeowners and assistance for some first-time homebuyers.
  Call 559-324-2060Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Clovis Finance Department, Utility Billing

  1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612

  Help here

  • Utility billing and serviceGet help with city water, sewer, refuse, street sweeping, recycling, and organic waste bills or service.
  Call 559-324-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way Fresno and Madera Counties 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community services referralsCall 2-1-1 any time to find local health, housing, food, utility, and other community help.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Clovis City Hall

  1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612

  Help here

  • City customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help reaching a city department.
  Call 559-324-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Clovis Senior Activity Center

  735 Third Street, Clovis, CA 93612

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportAdults age 50 and older can find programs, nutrition services, health insurance help, and referrals at the center.
  Call 559-324-2750DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Clovis Field Office

  2103 Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID, take tests, and handle vehicle title and registration services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Clovis Regional Library

  1155 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials or use public computers, printing, scanning, and other library services.
  Call 559-600-9531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  City of Clovis Parks Division

  155 N. Sunnyside Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611

  Help here

  • Park information and reservationsFind city park information and reserve some park picnic areas and facilities.
  Call 559-324-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  City of Clovis Recreation

  Help here

  • Recreation programsAsk about city recreation classes and programs for residents.
  Call 559-324-2780Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofclovisrecreation.com

City of Clovis website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Inspiration

  City of Fresno PARCS

  2.2 miles from the center of Clovis

  5570 W. Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93723

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving Time: 11:15 A.M.

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years and older. Anyone under 60 can buy a meal for $7.38.

  What to bring: Complete an FMAAA registration form on site the first day. Make a reservation at the senior site in person or by phone by 11:30 AM the day before.

  Call 559-691-1058DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresno.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Center

  City of Fresno PARCS

  4.6 miles from the center of Clovis

  5191 N 6th St, Fresno, CA 93710

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving Time: 11:15 A.M.

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years and older. Anyone under 60 can buy a meal for $7.38.

  What to bring: Complete an FMAAA registration form on site the first day. Make a reservation at the senior site in person or by phone by 11:30 AM the day before.

  Call 559-818-2420DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresno.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Valley Dream Center Food Distribution

  Valley Dream Center

  4.7 miles from the center of Clovis

  4649 E. Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 559-492-3324DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresnocountyca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Breaking Free Revival Center Food Distribution

  Breaking Free Revival Center

  5.5 miles from the center of Clovis

  3510 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Wednesday evening service at 6:30 pm, followed by Free Food Distribution afterwards.

  Who can come: People in the community who need food

  Call 559-291-5317DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry (Drive-Thru)

  Hope Lutheran Church

  5.6 miles from the center of Clovis

  5435 N Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Tuesday | Sunrise to 7:00 am

  Call 559-439-4320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  HOPE Food Pantry

  Central Valley Church of Christ

  5.8 miles from the center of Clovis

  3425 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 9 AM (1st of the month)
  Call 559-464-5014DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Clovis

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

Offices for all of Fresno County

Clovis is in Fresno County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fresno County Department of Social Services

  142 E. California Ave., Fresno, CA 93706

  Help here

  • Food, cash and health benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash assistance and Medi-Cal benefits.Apply online
  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and related paperwork.
  Call 559-600-1377DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Fresno County Department of Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing or enforcing a child support order.
  Website

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

• State office

  California Employment Development Department Fresno Office

  2555 S. Elm Ave., Fresno, CA 93706

  Help here

  • Disability Insurance and Paid Family LeaveVisit the office for in-person help with Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way Fresno and Madera Counties 211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, around-the-clock referrals to local help with housing, food, health, and other needs.
  Call 866-559-4211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Fresno County Department of Public Health

  1221 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721

  Help here

  • Public health programs and informationContact the department about public health services and help available to county residents.Read more
  Call 559-600-3200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall to find mental health and substance use care and support.
  Call 559-600-4645Website

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

Everything in Fresno 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