Mountain View

Local offices in Mountain View

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Department, Rent Stabilization Division

  298 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040

  Help here

  • Tenant housing helpGet information about rent rules, eviction protections, and help for tenants.
  • Below-Market-Rate housingFind information about affordable rental and ownership homes in Mountain View.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-903-6136DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash billsGet help with City water, sewer, and trash accounts, bills, and payment arrangements.
  Call 650-903-6317DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and Customer Service

  500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

  Help here

  • Ask Mountain ViewSend a question or service request to the City and check its status online.Read more
  Call 650-903-6300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Mountain View Senior Center

  266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040

  Help here

  • Senior programs and social servicesOlder adults can ask about City programs and make an appointment for services at the Senior Center.Read more
  Call 650-903-6330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Mountain View Public Library

  585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library's books, learning resources, and public programs.
  Call 650-903-6887DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.mountainview.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Community Services Department

  500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind City recreation programs and information about parks and open spaces.
  Call 650-903-6300DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mountain View website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Bethel Church

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  9.7 miles from the center of Mountain View

  1201 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128

  Hours

  • Thu10:15 AM to 11:45 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: English, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  St. Leo's Parish

  Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

  10 miles from the center of Mountain View

  88 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126

  Hours

  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM. Walk-up

  Who can come: All ages

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  11 miles from the center of Mountain View

  81 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113

  Hours

  • Thu6:15 AM to 7:45 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  CityTeam at Willow Glen Bible Church

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  12 miles from the center of Mountain View

  1292 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

  Hours

  • Tue3:30 PM to 5 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: English

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  C.O.M.E.

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  12 miles from the center of Mountain View

  121 East San Salvador Street, San Jose, CA 95112

  Hours

  • Tue8:15 AM to 10:30 AM. Walk-up only

  What to bring: Bring identification, proof of minors, and proof of residence on your first visit.

  Languages: English, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Washington United Youth Center

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  12 miles from the center of Mountain View

  921 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110

  Hours

  • Sat9:45 AM to 11:15 AM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up only

  What to bring: No documents needed.

  Languages: English, Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Mountain View

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

Job help near Mountain View

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Mountain View. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NOVAworks

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3 miles away

  456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale City Hall, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 408-730-7232DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ohlone Tri-Cities Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.2 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)

  Call 510-742-2323DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  North San Jose America`s Job Center of California

  Also helps young people

  9.4 miles away

  1901 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95112

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 408-216-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 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 Santa Clara County

Mountain View is in Santa Clara County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Social Services Agency, Department of Employment and Benefit Services

  1867 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and other cash aid.Apply online
  Call 408-758-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.santaclaracounty.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Bay Area

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding food, shelter, health care, jobs, senior services, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org

• Public health · County office

  Santa Clara County WIC

  725 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children.
  Call 408-792-5101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  333 W. Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up child support, or managing a support case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcss.santaclaracounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Santa Clara County Housing Authority

  505 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceFind information about housing vouchers and affordable housing programs.Apply online
  Call 408-275-8770DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Public Health Department

  976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, and information about staying healthy.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov

Everything in Santa Clara 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