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Local offices in Inglewood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Inglewood Housing Authority
One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Older adults · City office
Inglewood Senior Citizens Center
111 N. Locust Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsAsk about senior activities, meals, and other services at the Senior Center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Human services · City office
Human Services Division
One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
- Community and family programsFind youth programs, tutoring, meals, and other community services.
- Senior and disability servicesAsk about senior meals, transportation help, classes, and programs for disabled adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Jobs and training · State office
South Bay One Stop Business and Career Center - Inglewood
110 S. La Brea Avenue, Room 503, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, or connecting with employers.
- Unemployment claim filing helpAsk center staff for help filing an unemployment claim.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office
California Department of Motor Vehicles, Inglewood Field Office
621 N. La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver's license or identification card in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Inglewood Public Library
11141 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90303
Help here
- Library servicesVisit a library branch for books, reading help, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Local office · City office
City of Inglewood
One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
- City information and department contactsCall City Hall for general information or help finding a city department.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, classes, sports, and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofinglewood.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Inglewood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Food Pantry LAX
1 mile from the center of Inglewood355 East Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Customers may come once a week
What to bring: Provide identification to pick up food; no income requirement
Listed on foodpantrylax.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
H.O.P.E Food Pantry
Helping Other People Excel
2.3 miles from the center of Inglewood7615 S Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: All individuals
What to bring: No requirements or documents; fill out the sign-in sheet
Listed on helpingotherpeopleexcel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Nourish LA at St. Mark’s Church
Nourish LA / Nuestros Alimentos
6.7 miles from the center of Inglewood940 Coeur D Alene Ave., Venice, CA 90291
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 1 PM. Drive-through or walk-up
Who can come: Anyone; no requirements or sign-up
Listed on nourish.la, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Nourish LA UCLA University Village
Nourish LA / Nuestros Alimentos
6.8 miles from the center of Inglewood3200 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Walk-up only; no parking on premises
Who can come: Anyone; no requirements or sign-up
Listed on nourish.la, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Guru ka Langar
Guru Ram Das Ashram
6.9 miles from the center of Inglewood1620 Preuss Road, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
11:30 am, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday 12:45 pm
Who can come: All are welcome
What to bring: Cover your head and remove your shoes when entering the Gurdwara
Listed on gururamdasashram.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Breakfast Program
St. Francis Center
6.9 miles from the center of Inglewood1835 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Hours
- Mon7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. To-go breakfast
- Tue7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Indoor dining or to-go
- Wed7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Indoor dining or to-go
- Thu7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Indoor dining or to-go
- Fri7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Indoor dining or to-go
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No registration or payment is needed
Listed on stfranciscenterla.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Inglewood
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
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA 90601
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
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
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
City of Los Angeles, Community Investment for Families Department
1200 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services
12860 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746-3411
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
790 W. Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Beach Community Action Partnership
117 West Victoria Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Inglewood
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
South Bay One Stop Business and Career Center - Inglewood
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
0.8 miles away
110 South La Brea Avenue, La Brea Place Building, 5th Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Open every other Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026
Youth and reentry program
South Bay One-Stop Business and Career Centers-Inglewood
For young people
0.7 miles away
110 South La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301
Youth program
College Bridge Academy - Inglewood
1.4 miles away
2301 West Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
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
Verdugo Workforce Development Board
1255 South Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204
Workforce board
Foothill Workforce Development Board
1207 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
Offices for all of Los Angeles County
Inglewood is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
211 LA
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding housing, food, health care, and other services in Los Angeles County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org
Housing help · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing
655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Help here
- Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Los Angeles County Development Authority
700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lacda.org
Public health · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Help here
- Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Help here
- Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov
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 LA
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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