Lancaster

Local offices in Lancaster

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

• Housing help · City office

  Lancaster Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing improvement informationLearn about the city's housing work and affordable housing opportunities.
  Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lancaster Energy

  44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

  Help here

  • Electric service informationGet information about Lancaster Energy, the city's electricity provider, and contact its customer service line.
  Call 844-288-4523DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California Department of Motor Vehicles, Lancaster Field Office

  721 W. Avenue L6, Lancaster, CA 93535

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and ID servicesVisit for driver license, identification card, testing, and other DMV services.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Lancaster Customer Service

  44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

  Help here

  • City services and informationCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and the right department.
  Call 661-723-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services Department

  44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, sports, activities, and events for residents.
  • Senior recreationFind senior activities and programs, including the Senior Walking Club.
  Call 661-723-6077DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lancaster Community Center

  44611 Yucca Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

  Help here

  • Community center programsResidents can join programs and events for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
  Call 661-723-6110DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lancaster website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Church of Hope Food Pantry

  The Church of Hope

  24 miles from the center of Lancaster

  17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 5 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Anyone and everyone

  Call 661-298-3890DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Church of Hope Fresh Food Giveaway

  The Church of Hope

  24 miles from the center of Lancaster

  17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351

  Hours

  • Sun11:45 AM to 12:15 PM. In the parking lot behind the church

  Who can come: Anyone and everyone

  Call 661-298-3890DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Care

  The Sanctuary Church

  26 miles from the center of Lancaster

  26444 Friendly Valley Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after both services

  Who can come: People in the church and local communities

  Call 661-252-7255DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Santa Clarita Grocery

  27 miles from the center of Lancaster

  21176 Centre Point Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

  Hours

  • Mon5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Santa Clarita Valley residents challenged with food insecurity

  What to bring: Onsite application approval

  Call 661-425-7575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Santa Clarita Valley Community Center

  Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities

  28 miles from the center of Lancaster

  26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Suite H001, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 4 PM. By appointment
  • Tue9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. By appointment; 2 PM to 4 PM. By appointment

  Who can come: People in need in the Santa Clarita Valley

  What to bring: Food distribution by appointment only

  Call 661-254-0070DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Bridge to Home

  Bridge To Home

  28 miles from the center of Lancaster

  23031 Drayton Street, Newhall, CA 91350

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 8 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 8 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 8 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sun11 AM to 8 PM

  Who can come: People ages 18 and up

  Call 661-254-4663DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lancaster

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

Job help near Lancaster

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

  Antelope Valley AJCC

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.3 miles away

  1420 West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534

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

  Call 661-726-4128DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Antelope Valley Partners for Health

  For young people

  1.7 miles away

  45104 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534

  Call 661-942-4719DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Maravilla Foundation - Lancaster Office

  3.1 miles away

  43460 Sahuayo Street, Lancaster, CA 93535

  Call 323-721-4762DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  PathPoint - Los Angeles - Lancaster

  For young people

  18 miles away

  348 E Avenue K4, Suite B, Lancaster, CA 93535

  Call 661-723-7484DirectionsWebsite

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 Los Angeles County

Lancaster 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
  Website

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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
  Call 213-752-1900DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 626-262-4511DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 833-540-0473Website

  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
  Call 800-854-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov

Everything in Los Angeles County

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