Nevada City
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Local offices in Nevada City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Finance and Administration Department, Utility Billing
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city water and sewer bills and customer accounts.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nevadacityca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Connecting Point
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, employment, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectingpoint.org
Library · County office
Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the main county library for books, technology resources, and free technology classes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov
Local office · City office
Nevada City Hall
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services, departments, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nevadacityca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Nevada City Parks and Recreation Department
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Community facility rentalsAsk about reserving city recreation spaces, including Seaman's Lodge, a community building in Pioneer Park.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nevadacityca.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Nevada City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Adventist Community Services Food Pantry
Carmichael Adventist Community Services
46 miles from the center of Nevada City4694 Pasadena Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10:45 AM
Who can come: People in need who live in Sacramento County
What to bring: Bring an official form of identification. Clients may come twice a month.
Listed on carmsda.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sharing God's Bounty
49 miles from the center of Nevada City2320 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
Hours
- Tue6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Who can come: Hungry people; guests of all religious backgrounds are welcome
Listed on sharinggodsbounty.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Dining Room
Loaves & Fishes
52 miles from the center of Nevada City1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Adults experiencing homelessness
Listed on sacloaves.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
CAFFE Breakfast
Caffe
53 miles from the center of Nevada City910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento at 8am
Who can come: Neighbors
Listed on caffesacramento.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sac Foods Not Bombs Free Meal
Sacramento Food Not Bombs
53 miles from the center of Nevada City910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on firstumcsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wednesday Respite
Westminster Presbyterian Church
53 miles from the center of Nevada City1300 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Neighbors experiencing hard times
Listed on westminsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Nevada City
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
Feeding the Foothills
8284 Industrial Ave, Roseville, CA 95678
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
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
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
Nevada County Department of Housing and Community Services
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nevada County
Nevada City is in Nevada County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nevada County Social Services
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, and housing benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov
Public health · County office
Nevada County Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Brighton Greens Resource Center, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov
Child support · Regional office
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 140, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening a case, establishing or changing support, and collecting payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov
Housing help · County office
Nevada County Housing & Community Services
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959
Help here
- Housing and energy assistance resourcesFind county housing programs and help with weatherization, home repairs, or down payment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Connecting Point
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 any time for help finding local services for needs like housing, food, work, and transportation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectingpoint.org
Public health · County office
Nevada County Public Health
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services for community health, disease prevention, and clinical care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadacountyca.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 Connecting Point
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988