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Local offices in Ontario
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Services Department
208 West Emporia Street, Ontario, CA 91762
Help here
- Housing and rent assistanceAsk about affordable housing and city housing programs, including rent assistance when funding is available.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Customer Service Center
1333 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761
Help here
- Utility billing helpGet help with city water, sewer, and waste bills, payment plans, and eligible senior or disability discounts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Older adults · City office
Ontario Senior Center
225 E. B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Help here
- Senior programs and supportFind senior activities, nutrition, transportation, and referrals to local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Local office · City office
Ontario City Hall
303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Help here
- General city servicesContact City Hall with questions about city services or to report a non-emergency issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Local office · City office
Ontario non-emergency city services line
Help here
- Non-emergency city servicesCall 311 for help with non-emergency city services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Library · City office
Ontario City Library
215 East C Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Help here
- Library services and learning programsBorrow books and use library computers, literacy help, and community learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation & Community Services Department
1265 S. Palmetto Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city recreation classes, activities, and programs for children, adults, and families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontarioca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ontario first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
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La Sierra University Church
10 miles from the center of Ontario4937 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 10:30 AM. Closed on the fifth Wednesday of the month
Who can come: People living in ZIP code 92505
Listed on lasierra.church, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.
10 miles from the center of Ontario8791 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on lighthouseofhopeca.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queen of Angels
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
11 miles from the center of Ontario4824 Jones Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on queenofangelsriverside.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.
12 miles from the center of Ontario9085 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Hours
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley United Methodist Church
12 miles from the center of Ontario5770 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone, even if they are not a church member
Listed on riversidewesley.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Central Community Christian Fellowship
12 miles from the center of Ontario5623 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ontario
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 America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties
2950 - A Jefferson Street, Riverside, CA 92504
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
Inland Counties Legal Services, 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
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County
696 S Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Bernardino County
Ontario is in San Bernardino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Transitional Assistance Department
Help here
- Cash, food, and health benefitsApply for or get help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.sbcounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsb.com
Local office · Regional office
Inland SoCal 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
451 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county clinics, health programs, disease information, and other public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sbcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use care, including crisis and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.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 San Bernardino County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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