Malibu

Local offices in Malibu

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Malibu City Hall

  23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265

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  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city departments, public records, elections, and passport acceptance.Read more
  Call 310-456-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on malibucity.org

• Older adults · City office

  Malibu Senior Center

  23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265

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  • Senior programs and activitiesResidents ages 55 and older can join classes, social events, and other programs at the center.
  • Dial-A-RideEligible older adults and people with disabilities can arrange low-cost rides to appointments and other local destinations.Apply online
  Call 310-456-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on malibucity.org

• Library · County office

  Malibu Library

  23519 W Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, get research help, and attend programs.
  Call 310-456-6438DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lacountylibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Michael Landon Community Center

  24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

  Help here

  • Community recreation programsResidents can attend city recreation programs and activities at the community center.
  Call 310-317-1364DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on malibucity.org

City of Malibu website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Nourish LA at St. Mark’s Church

  Nourish LA / Nuestros Alimentos

  18 miles from the center of Malibu

  940 Coeur D Alene Ave., Venice, CA 90291

  Hours

  • Sat11 AM to 1 PM. Drive-through or walk-up

  Who can come: Anyone; no requirements or sign-up

  Call 424-855-0880DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nourish.la, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Resource Center in West L.A.

  Community Resource Center

  19 miles from the center of Malibu

  11173 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Fridays | 2pm - while supplies last

  Who can come: Community members

  Call 310-231-3854DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Nourish LA UCLA University Village

  Nourish LA / Nuestros Alimentos

  19 miles from the center of Malibu

  3200 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

  Hours

  • Sun1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Walk-up only; no parking on premises

  Who can come: Anyone; no requirements or sign-up

  Call 424-855-0880DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nourish.la, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  SOVA Valley

  Jewish Family Service LA

  19 miles from the center of Malibu

  16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People who meet SOVA's income guidelines and need groceries

  What to bring: Self-certify that you meet the income guidelines. Bring a photo ID for full pantry services.

  Call 818-988-7682DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  SOVA Pico

  Jewish Family Service LA

  22 miles from the center of Malibu

  8846 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People who meet SOVA's income guidelines and need groceries

  What to bring: Self-certify that you meet the income guidelines. Bring a photo ID for full pantry services.

  Call 818-988-7682DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Guru ka Langar

  Guru Ram Das Ashram

  22 miles from the center of Malibu

  1620 Preuss Road, Los Angeles, CA 90035

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  11:30 am, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday 12:45 pm

  Who can come: All are welcome

  What to bring: Cover your head and remove your shoes when entering the Gurdwara

  Call 310-201-0954DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Malibu

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

Offices for all of Los Angeles County

Malibu 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

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  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
  Website

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

• 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

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  • 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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Los Angeles County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-helpUse legal research resources and self-help information for court matters.
  Website

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

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