Orange County
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Local offices in Orange County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Orange County Social Services Agency
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency WIC
2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support Services
1055 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help opening or managing a child support case and completing related forms.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.ocgov.com
Housing help · County office
Orange County Housing Authority
1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Orange County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health, housing, food, and other support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services
1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use helpCall or chat with a county navigator to find mental health or substance use services and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Orange County Superior Court Self-Help Services
700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Court self-helpGet free help understanding court procedures and forms if you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on occourts.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Orange County Public Law Library
515 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Help here
- Legal research and self-help materialsUse legal reference materials and self-help resources for court and legal questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocpll.org
Older adults · Regional office
Orange County Office on Aging
1300 S. Grand Ave., Building B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Aging and caregiver assistanceOlder adults and caregivers can call or visit for information and referrals to local support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on officeonaging.oc.gov
Veterans · County office
Orange County Veterans Service Office
1300 S. Grand Ave., Building B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service staff help veterans and their families apply for VA benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ocgov.com
Emergency help · County office
Orange County Emergency Management Division
2644 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet county information about emergency alerts and ways to prepare for disasters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocgov.com
State office
California Department of Motor Vehicles, Santa Ana Field Office
1330 E. First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or identification card and complete vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
OC Public Libraries
1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books, get online resources, and find learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocpl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Orange County, closest to the center of Anaheim first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
San Antonio de Padua Del Canon Church
1.6 miles from the center of Anaheim5800 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Dwelling Place Food Pantry
Dwelling Place
2 miles from the center of Anaheim5340 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Orange County residents
What to bring: Book an appointment.
Listed on dwellingplacefoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
City of Anaheim - Miraloma Park PIM 2
City of Anaheim
6.9 miles from the center of Anaheim2600 E. Miraloma Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Park-it Market
Who can come: Open site
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
COS Food Pantry
Church of Southland
7.3 miles from the center of Anaheim1380 S. Sanderson Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Local community
Listed on churchofsouthland.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
ICNA Relief Anaheim
ICNA Relief SoCal
7.5 miles from the center of Anaheim1220 N. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighbors Pantry
Anaheim United Methodist Church
7.8 miles from the center of Anaheim1000 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours
- Tue6 PM to 7:15 PM. By appointment
- Wed10 AM to 11 AM. By appointment
- Thu8:45 AM to 12 PM. By appointment; 6 PM to 7:15 PM (3rd of the month). By appointment
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Make an appointment to receive food.
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Orange County
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
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
Community Legal Aid SoCal
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 Orange County
11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Orange County
- Aliso Viejo
- Anaheim
- Brea
- Buena Park
- Costa Mesa
- Cypress
- Dana Point
- Fountain Valley
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- La Habra
- La Palma
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Los Alamitos
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Orange
- Placentia
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Santa Ana
- Seal Beach
- Stanton
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Westminster
- Yorba Linda
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 Orange County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-600-4357 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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