Kings County

Local offices in Kings County

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

• Human services · County office

  Kings County Human Services Agency

  1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Building 8, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Benefits and employment supportApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and employment services.Apply online
  Call 877-410-8813DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Kings County WIC

  330 N. Harris St., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 559-582-0180DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Kings County Child Support Services

  312 W. 7th St., Suite 201, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders, changing orders, and handling payments.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Kings

  670 S. Irwin St., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing applications, waiting lists, and help for current program participants.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 559-582-3120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Kings County Department of Public Health

  460 Kings County Dr., Suite 101, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesGet public health information, immunizations, clinic services, and vital records.Read more
  Call 559-584-1401DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Kings County Behavioral Health

  1222 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use treatment and support.
  Call 559-852-2444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcbh.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kings County Law Library

  1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Building 4, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse legal research materials and get help finding information, but staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 559-852-4430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kings-Tulare Area Agency on Aging

  4025 W. Noble Ave., Suite A, Visalia, CA 93277

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and information about services for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
  Call 800-321-2462DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ktaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Kings County Veterans Services Office

  1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Law Building 4, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, preparing, and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 559-852-2669DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Kings County Office of Emergency Services

  280 Campus Dr., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Emergency information and preparednessFind county emergency alerts and information to prepare for disasters.Read more
  Call 559-852-2883DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · County office

  Kings County Job Training Office

  124 N. Irwin St., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Job training and employment servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment services through the county job training office.
  Call 559-852-4964DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Hanford Field Office

  701 W. Hanford Armona Road, Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle title and registration services.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Kings County Library

  110 S. 11th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, computers, online resources, and programs for residents.Read more
  Call 559-852-4001DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingscountylibrary.org

Kings County, California website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Kings County, closest to the center of Hanford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Langar

  Gurdwara Nanaksar Fresno

  26 miles from the center of Hanford

  3060 S Cherry Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Langar (community meal) is served daily.

  Who can come: People of all faiths and backgrounds

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gurdwarananaksarfresno.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Mary Ella Brown

  City of Fresno PARCS

  27 miles from the center of Hanford

  1350 E. Annadale Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving Time: 11:30 A.M.

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years and older. Anyone under 60 can buy a meal for $7.38.

  What to bring: Complete an FMAAA registration form on site the first day. Make a reservation at the senior site in person or by phone by 11:30 AM the day before.

  Call 559-497-1326DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresno.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Open Food Pantry

  New Life Baptist Church

  28 miles from the center of Hanford

  2033 S. Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93702

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)

  Languages: Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Mosqueda

  City of Fresno PARCS

  28 miles from the center of Hanford

  4670 E. Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93702

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving Time: 11:15 A.M.

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years and older. Anyone under 60 can buy a meal for $7.38.

  What to bring: Complete an FMAAA registration form on site the first day. Make a reservation at the senior site in person or by phone by 11:30 AM the day before.

  Call 559-417-2341DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresno.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Papa Mike’s Café

  Poverello House

  28 miles from the center of Hanford

  412 F Street, Fresno, CA 93706

  Hours

  • Mon7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 5 PM. Lunch and dinner
  • Tue7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 5 PM. Lunch and dinner
  • Wed7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 5 PM. Lunch and dinner
  • Thu7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 5 PM. Lunch and dinner
  • Fri7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 5 PM. Lunch and dinner
  • Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 2 PM. Lunch; 3 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
  • Sun9 AM to 10:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 2 PM. Lunch; 3 PM to 5 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 559-498-6988DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Ted C. Wills

  City of Fresno PARCS

  30 miles from the center of Hanford

  770 N. San Pablo Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving Time: 11:15 A.M.

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years and older. Anyone under 60 can buy a meal for $7.38.

  What to bring: Complete an FMAAA registration form on site the first day. Make a reservation at the senior site in person or by phone by 11:30 AM the day before.

  Call 559-621-6742DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fresno.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kings County

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

Job help near Kings County

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

  Kings County Office of Education

  3 miles away

  1144 West Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230

  Call 559-584-1441DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Kings County.

• American Job Center

  Tulare County Employment Connection - Visalia

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  4025 West Noble Avenue, Employment Connection Suite B, Visalia, CA 93277

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed on Holidays)

  Call 559-713-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Tulare County Employment Connection - Tulare

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  155 N. K Street, Tulare, CA 93274

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 559-684-1987DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Parlier-Workforce Connection

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  13660 East Manning Ave, Suite 103, Parlier, CA 93648

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 559-230-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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.

Cities and towns in Kings County

• Avenal
• Corcoran
• Hanford
• Lemoore

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