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Local offices in Folsom
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Services
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Housing program informationAsk the city about its housing programs and affordable housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on folsom.ca.us
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsGet help with your city utility account, billing questions, and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on folsom.ca.us
Older adults · City office
Folsom Senior Center
48 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Senior programs and supportAdults age 55 and older can join activities, classes, support groups, and trips.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on folsom.ca.us
Local office · City office
City of Folsom
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact the city for help finding the right department or reporting a city service issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on folsom.ca.us
State office
Folsom DMV Field Office
323 E Bidwell A, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit the field office for driver licensing, testing, vehicle registration, and title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Folsom Public Library
411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.folsom.ca.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation classes, programs, and activities for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on folsom.ca.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Folsom first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Adventist Community Services Food Pantry
Carmichael Adventist Community Services
12 miles from the center of Folsom4694 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
15 miles from the center of Folsom2320 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
19 miles from the center of Folsom1351 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
19 miles from the center of Folsom1800 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
Wellspring Women's Center
19 miles from the center of Folsom3414 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
Free meals
Wednesday Respite
Westminster Presbyterian Church
20 miles from the center of Folsom1300 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Neighbors experiencing hard times
Listed on westminsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Folsom
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 Folsom
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Folsom. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Pride Industries AJCC
Also helps young people
8.2 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
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Folsom Cordova Job Center
Also helps young people
8.6 miles away
10826 Gadsten Way, Building E, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm, Fridays- virtual services available
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026
American Job Center
America`s Job Center of California Roseville
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.7 miles away
115 Ascot Drive, Suite 100 (Golden Sierra Workforce Development Board), Roseville, CA 95661
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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
Folsom 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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