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Local offices in Galt
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Sacramento
Help here
- Local service referralsCall any time for referrals to local housing, food, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
Utilities · City office
City of Galt Finance Department, Utility Billing
380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA 95632
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help starting or closing city utility service, paying a bill, or discussing a payment arrangement.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgalt.org
Local office · City office
Galt City Hall
380 Civic Drive, Galt, CA 95632
Help here
- City information and helpContact City Hall with questions about city services or to find the right city office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgalt.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Galt Senior Resource Center
600 Chabolla Avenue, Galt, CA 95632
Help here
- Senior resource informationAsk about services and resources for older adults in Galt and nearby communities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgalt.org
Library · Regional office
Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
1000 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA 95632
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, attend events, use public computers, or get free Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Galt Parks and Recreation Department
610 Chabolla Avenue, Galt, CA 95632
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for recreation programs, sports, classes, and events for children and adults.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgalt.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Galt first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center
Health Education Council
16 miles from the center of Galt7833 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
Free grocery market
Arnold Rue Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
18 miles from the center of Galt5758 Lorraine Avenue, Stockton, CA 95210
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month)
Who can come: All ages
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Gift of Groceries
New Hope Community Church
18 miles from the center of Galt1821 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
18 miles from the center of Galt7650 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
Food & Clothes Closet
Daughters of Zion Enterpryz
19 miles from the center of Galt6524 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
Valley Ministries MCC Food Pantry
Valley Ministries MCC
19 miles from the center of Galt4118 Coronado Ave., Stockton, CA 95204
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
- Sun9 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: People in need throughout Stockton
What to bring: No ID or permanent address is needed. Give your name, date of birth and county of residence. You must pick up your own food in person.
Listed on vmmcc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Galt
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 Galt
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Galt AJCC
Also helps young people
1.1 miles away
1000 C Street, Suite 100, Galt, CA 95632
Hours: Monday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 18, 2026
Youth program
California Human Development Corporation - Sacramento
1.1 miles away
1000 C Street, Suite 100, Galt, CA
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
Offices for all of Sacramento County
Galt 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
- 2-1-1 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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