Costa Mesa

Local offices in Costa Mesa

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

• Human services · City office

  Costa Mesa Network for Homeless Solutions

  77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  Help here

  • Outreach and housing supportThe city outreach team connects people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with shelter, housing, and other services.Read more
  Call 714-754-5346DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  2-1-1 Orange County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 888-600-4357Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org

• Older adults · City office

  Costa Mesa Senior Center

  695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportAdults age 50 and older can get information about social services, meals, wellness programs, and transportation.
  Call 714-327-7550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Costa Mesa City Hall and City Services Hotline

  77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall City Hall for general city information or call the city hotline for services such as pothole repair, graffiti removal, and street parking issues.
  Call 714-754-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Costa Mesa DMV Field Office

  650 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the DMV for driver license, identification card, and vehicle registration services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Donald Dungan Library

  1855 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit this Orange County Public Libraries branch to use library services and resources.
  Call 949-646-8845DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mesa Verde Library

  2969 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit this Orange County Public Libraries branch to use library services and resources.
  Call 714-546-5274DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Community Services Department

  77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and park reservationsResidents can ask about recreation classes, youth and adult programs, and reserving city parks.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 714-754-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Costa Mesa website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Sabil USA

  2.7 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  3230 S. Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead
  • Tue9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead
  • Wed9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead
  • Thu9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead
  • Sun8 AM to 10 AM (3rd of the month)
  Call 714-589-2613Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FOCUS Orange County Food Pantry

  FOCUS North America

  3.1 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  2737 S. Croddy Way, Suite D, Santa Ana, CA 92704

  Hours

  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 866-267-3083DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Gospel Light Church of God in Christ

  3.4 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  3135 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army Santa Ana Temple

  The Salvation Army

  4.4 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  1710 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment

  What to bring: Call ahead. By appointment.

  Call 714-545-2937DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Delhi Center

  4.4 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed4 PM to 7 PM
  Call 714-481-9600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Southwest Community Center

  Community Action Partnership of Orange County

  5.7 miles from the center of Costa Mesa

  1601 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, CA 92703

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Tue12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Wed12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Thu12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Fri12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Sat12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast
  • Sun12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast
  Call 714-547-4073DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Costa Mesa

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

Job help near Costa Mesa

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.

• Youth program

  Orange County Department of Education - ACCESS

  0 miles away

  P.O. Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628

  Call 714-966-4485DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Costa Mesa.

• American Job Center

  Santa Ana WORK Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  801 West Civic Center Drive,, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 714-565-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -

  Also helps young people

  9.8 miles away

  1300 S. Grand Avenue, Use this link to find location-https://www.ocworkforce-solutions.com/mobile-unit, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Hours: Varies- Check website to book

  Call 866-500-6587DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Anaheim Workforce Connection

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, West Tower Suite 203, Anaheim, CA 92805

  Hours: Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00

  Call 714-765-4350DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Orange County

Costa Mesa is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Social Services Agency

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-281-9799Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency WIC

  2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 888-968-7942DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Orange County Child Support Services

  1055 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Help here

  • Child support case helpGet help opening or managing a child support case and completing related forms.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.ocgov.com

• Housing help · County office

  Orange County Housing Authority

  1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Help here

  • Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 714-480-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Orange County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health, housing, food, and other support services.Read more
  Call 888-600-4357Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services

  1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 800-564-8448DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Orange 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