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Local offices in Napa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Division and Housing Authority of the City of Napa
1115 Seminary Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Section 8 rental assistanceThe Housing Authority offers rental assistance to eligible households in Napa County.Apply online
- Affordable housing programsThe Housing Division helps residents find affordable housing and apply for housing support programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department
1700 Second Street, Suite 100, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Water and recycling bill assistanceEligible residential customers can apply for a discount on city water or recycling bills through RateShare.Apply onlineRead more
- Water and solid waste servicesContact the department about water service, water bills, recycling, or solid waste collection.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- City information and customer serviceContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Older adults · City office
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can join classes, social activities, events, and trips at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Local office · City office
City Service Center
Help here
- Report a local problemResidents can report issues such as potholes, graffiti, park maintenance, and streetlights online.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerPoint Napa
1546 First Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpResidents can get help with job searches, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcealliancenorthbay.org
State office
California DMV Napa Field Office
2550 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license, identification card, testing, vehicle registration, and title services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Napa County Library, Napa Branch
580 Coombs Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Library services and resourcesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, internet, and learning resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napalibrary.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Services
1500 Jefferson Street, Napa, CA 94559
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesResidents can find and register for city classes, camps, sports, and other activities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnapa.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Napa first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
All Nations Pantry
32 miles from the center of Napa5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Telegraph Ministry Center
Telegraph Community Ministry Center
32 miles from the center of Napa5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in Oakland and Alameda County
Listed on oaklandca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
West Oakland Punks With Lunch
33 miles from the center of Napa35th St & Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: People who come to the site
Listed on punkswithlunch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Hope Baptist Church
33 miles from the center of Napa892 36th St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Third Eye x HOPE Collaborative Harvest Market
HOPE Collaborative
33 miles from the center of Napa3427 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Sometimes also the second Sunday
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center x Third Eye Harvest Market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center
33 miles from the center of Napa664 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Napa
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
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Community Action Napa Valley
2521 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, CA 94558
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Napa County
Napa is in Napa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Napa County Self Sufficiency Services
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building A, Suite 108, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Napa County WIC
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building B, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Napa County Department of Child Support Services
555 Gateway Drive, Suite C, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening a child support case, establishing an order, or enforcing an existing order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Napa County Housing Authority
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building B, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Farmworker housingContact the Housing Authority about affordable housing at its farmworker centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Napa County Public Health Services
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building B, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about public health programs, clinics, and immunizations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Napa County Behavioral Health Services
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building A, Napa, CA 94558
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportContact the county for mental health and substance use services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on napacounty.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 Bay Area
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-273-6222 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988