Madera

Local offices in Madera

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing Division

  205 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or stopping water, sewer, and trash service, paying a bill, or asking about a payment plan.Apply online
  Call 559-661-5459DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Senior Services

  238 S D Street, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • Senior activities and programsAdults can find senior fitness, social, technology, and day trip programs at city senior centers.
  Call 559-661-5426DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  205 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall City Hall for general questions about city services or to find the right department.
  Call 559-661-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Madera Field Office

  1206 Maple Street, Madera, CA 93637

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationVisit the field office for driver license and identification services, including applications and renewals.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Community Services Department

  701 E 5th Street, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind and register for recreation programs, sports, fitness classes, and park activities.Apply online
  Call 559-661-5495DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Madera website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Pinedale

  City of Fresno PARCS

  18 miles from the center of Madera

  7170 N. San Pablo Ave, Fresno, CA 93650

  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

• Food pantry

  Fresno Christian Reformed Church Food Distribution

  Fresno Christian Reformed Church

  19 miles from the center of Madera

  1639 W. Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705

  Hours

  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM (last of the month)
  Call 559-229-7386DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry (Drive-Thru)

  Hope Lutheran Church

  20 miles from the center of Madera

  5435 N Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Tuesday | Sunrise to 7:00 am

  Call 559-439-4320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Food Distribution

  Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

  20 miles from the center of Madera

  2101 N. Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93705

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM (1st of the month). If a holiday, the distribution is the following Monday
  Call 559-237-7597DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The Big Red Church

  21 miles from the center of Madera

  2131 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 1 PM (last of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 559-227-8489DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  First Fruits Market

  City Center

  21 miles from the center of Madera

  2025 E. Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

  Hours

  • Wed8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Fri8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Sat8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Madera

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

Job help near Madera

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

  Madera Workforce Assistance Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.7 miles away

  2037 West Cleveland Avenue, P.O. Box 1205, Madera, CA 93639, Madera, CA 93637

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm, Computers Available Monday - Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm, Friday - varies

  Call 559-662-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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.

Offices for all of Madera County

Madera is in Madera County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Madera County Department of Social Services

  1620 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits and other public assistance.Apply online
  Call 559-675-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Madera County WIC Program

  1604 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 559-675-7623DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Madera County Department of Child Support Services

  120 N. Lake St, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

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

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Madera

  205 N. G St, Madera, CA 93637

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about its public housing and housing assistance programs.Read more
  Call 559-674-5695DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Madera County Department of Public Health

  1604 Sunrise Ave, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet vaccines, tuberculosis testing, STI testing, and family planning services.Read more
  Call 559-675-7893DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Madera County Behavioral Health Services

  209 E. 7th St, Madera, CA 93638

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the department to get mental health and substance use services or find a local program.
  Call 559-395-0451DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Madera 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