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Local offices in Lathrop
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Finance Department Utility Services
390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, CA 95330
Help here
- Water and sewer utility billsResidents can pay water and sewer bills, start or stop service, and ask about CARE discounts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.lathrop.ca.us
Local office · Nonprofit
211 San Joaquin
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211sj.org
Older adults · City office
Lathrop Senior Center
15707 5th Street, Lathrop, CA 95330
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults 50 and older can join activities and reserve a weekday lunch.
- Silver Harvest food distributionEligible older adults in Lathrop can pick up food at the Senior Center twice a month.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.lathrop.ca.us
Library · County office
Lathrop Branch Library
450 Spartan Way, Lathrop, CA 95330
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow library materials and use Wi-Fi, computers, printing, copying, and study rooms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssjcpl.org
Local office · City office
Lathrop City Hall
390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, CA 95330
Help here
- City information and resident helpCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.lathrop.ca.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
15557 5th Street, Lathrop, CA 95330
Help here
- Recreation programs and activity fee assistanceResidents can sign up for recreation programs and ask about help with activity fees.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.lathrop.ca.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lathrop first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Taft Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
7.5 miles from the center of Lathrop389 W. Downing Ave., Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (3rd of the month). Commodity program
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: ZIP code 95206 south of 8th Street and west of El Dorado, and ZIP codes 95231 and 95330
What to bring: Proof of residence in San Joaquin County is required for the commodity program.
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Valley Community SDA
Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church
8.9 miles from the center of Lathrop2929 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
What to bring: Must receive food in person. No delivery is available.
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kennedy Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
9.1 miles from the center of Lathrop2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Boggs Tract Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
9.3 miles from the center of Lathrop533 S. Los Angeles St., Stockton, CA 95203
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 95201, 95202, 95203, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, 95219 and 95234
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Greater Faith Missionary
Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church
9.4 miles from the center of Lathrop345 W. Worth St., Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 3 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emergency Food Bank
Family Services Stockton / San Joaquin Emergency Food Bank
9.6 miles from the center of Lathrop7 W. Scotts Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
What to bring: Bring current photo identification and proof of San Joaquin County address.
Listed on stocktonfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lathrop
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
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca, CA 95337
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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
San Joaquin County Department of Aging & Community Services
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Joaquin County
Lathrop is in San Joaquin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Help here
- Human services assistanceContact the agency for help with county human services programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjchsa.org
Child support · County office
San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services
Help here
- Child support servicesThe department helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
2575 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, CA 95207
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about its housing programs and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsjonline.org
Public health · County office
San Joaquin County Public Health Services
1601 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanjoaquin.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
San Joaquin County Superior Court Self-Help Center
Help here
- Court self-helpThe center helps people without lawyers understand court forms and procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcourts.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 San Joaquin
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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