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Local offices in Livermore
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Housing and Human Services
1052 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Housing and human services resourcesFind information about housing, homelessness, and local support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livermoreca.gov
Housing help · City office
Livermore Housing Authority
3203 Leahy Way, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersAsk about affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livermoreha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Division
1052 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with Livermore Municipal Water or sewer bills and account service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livermoreca.gov
Local office · City office
City of Livermore Customer Service
1052 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- General city questionsCall the City for help finding the right department or city service.
- Public works service requestsReport a street, landscaping, water, or other public works problem.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livermoreca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Senior Services
4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Services and programs for adults 50+Find senior activities, classes, trips, and referrals to local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on larpd.org
State office
California DMV Livermore Field Office
233 Junction Ave, Suite C, Livermore, CA 94551
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license and get help with other DMV services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Livermore Public Library
1188 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, learning resources, and programs for all ages.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.livermoreca.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation classes, camps, and other community programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on larpd.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Livermore first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Victor's Parish Food Pantry
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
21 miles from the center of Livermore3108 Sierra Road, San Jose, CA 95132
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through only
What to bring: Bring identification and proof of residence on your first visit.
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Operation Share
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
22 miles from the center of Livermore467 North White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Drive-through only
What to bring: Bring identification on your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Verbo South Bay - Hyland Avenue
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
22 miles from the center of Livermore5038 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Thu10:45 AM to 11:45 AM. Drive-through or walk-up
What to bring: No documents needed.
Languages: English
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The FREEdom Store
Homies Empowerment
22 miles from the center of Livermore10451 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 11:45 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: All community
What to bring: No ID required
Listed on homiesempowerment.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
St. John Vianney Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
22 miles from the center of Livermore4600 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
True Vine Baptist Church
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
23 miles from the center of Livermore505 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM. Walk-up only
What to bring: Bring identification, proof of minors, and proof of residence on your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Livermore
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
Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
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
Bay Area Legal Aid
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
Berkeley Community Action Agency
2180 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
City of Oakland, Department of Human Services
150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 4340, Oakland, CA 94612-2019
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Livermore
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
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
1.7 miles away
685 East Jack London Blvd., Livermore, CA 94551-1899
Youth program
Las Positas Community College - CalWORKS
2.6 miles away
3000 Campus Hill Drive, Building 1600, 2nd Floor Room 1668, Livermore, CA 94551
These are the closest to Livermore.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Tri-Valley Career Center
7.5 miles away
5860 Owens Drive, 3rd Floor, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Hours: Walk-ins Welcome, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm; Tuesdays: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Fridays: Closed
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center of California- Fremont
17 miles away
39155 Liberty Street, Fremont Family Resource Center ,Suite B200, Fremont, CA 94538
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Ohlone Tri-Cities Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
18 miles away
39399 Cherry Street, Ohlone College Newark: Center for Health Sciences and Technology Room 1211, Newark, CA 94560
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays during Summer)
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026
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
Alameda County Workforce Development Board
24100 Amador Street, 6th Floor, Hayward, CA 94544
Workforce board
Oakland Workforce Development Board
250 Frank H. Ogawa, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Offices for all of Alameda County
Livermore is in Alameda County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alameda County Social Services Agency
2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other county benefits.Apply online
- Immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding financial assistance, health care, employment support, and other services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov
Public health · County office
Alameda County WIC
39155 Liberty Street, Suite D-470, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov
Child support · County office
Alameda County Child Support Services
5669 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Help here
- Child supportGet help starting, changing, or enforcing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alamedacountyca.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs and applications.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haca.net
Local office · Regional office
211 Alameda County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211alamedacounty.org
Public health · County office
Alameda County Public Health Department
1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and referrals for county public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.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 Alameda County
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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