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Local offices in Elk Grove
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Elk Grove Housing Division
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Elk Grove Utility Rate Assistance
8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Help here
- Low-income garbage bill discountEligible customers can apply for a discount on their City garbage bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Senior Center of Elk Grove
8230 Civic Center Drive, Suite 140, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesOlder adults can contact the center about its programs and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thesceg.com
Local office · City office
City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Help here
- City services and issue reportsContact the City or report local problems such as potholes, streetlight outages, and code violations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkgrove.gov
Library · Regional office
Elk Grove Library
9260 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library services, learning resources, and community programs at the Elk Grove branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Cosumnes Community Services District Parks and Recreation Department
8820 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation classes, camps, sports, aquatics, and other community programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cosumnescsd.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Elk Grove first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center
Health Education Council
4.8 miles from the center of Elk Grove7833 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours
- Wed1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on healthedcouncil.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food & Clothes Closet
Daughters of Zion Enterpryz
7.4 miles from the center of Elk Grove6524 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours
- Wed4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Food insecure individuals in Sacramento County and surrounding areas
Listed on dozenterpryz.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Gift of Groceries
New Hope Community Church
7.6 miles from the center of Elk Grove1821 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Thursday. Online sign-up is available from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; in-person sign-up is available from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; distribution ends at 3:30 pm.
Who can come: Adults 18 and older
What to bring: Sign up online or in person to receive a numbered ticket
Listed on newhopemeadowview.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Antioch Progressive Church Food Pantry
Antioch Progressive Church
7.7 miles from the center of Elk Grove7650 Amherst Street, Sacramento, CA 95832
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Everyone
What to bring: Register in person and receive a number. First come, first served.
Listed on antiochprogressivechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet
9.2 miles from the center of Elk Grove5625 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Sacramento area residents facing food insecurity
Listed on ssipfoodcloset.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wellspring Women's Center
10 miles from the center of Elk Grove3414 4th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Any woman and/or her child
Listed on wellspringwomen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove
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
Elk Grove Unified School District
0.7 miles away
9510 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
These are the closest to Elk Grove.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
AJCC Elk Grove
Also helps young people
4.7 miles away
8401 Gerber Road, Elk Grove Adult and Community Education Bldg. A, Sacramento, CA 95828
Hours: Monday - Friday* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays during the school year, we are open until 8:00pm *Sometimes closed for holidays and meetings.
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Florin AJCC
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
7.1 miles away
3801 Florin Road, Highlands Community Charter Suite 107, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 5, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Lemon Hill AJCC
7.6 miles away
5451 Lemon Hill Avenue, Sacramento Works Room 106, Sacramento, CA 95824
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays: By appointment 8:30am - 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 21, 2026
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
Elk Grove 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
- 211 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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