Pacifica

Local offices in Pacifica

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Pacifica Resource Center

  1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Food and basic needsResidents can ask about groceries, emergency financial help, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing and utility assistancePacifica residents can ask for help finding housing support or programs to pay past-due rent and utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-738-7470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Pacifica Utility Users Tax Exemption

  170 Santa Maria Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Senior utility tax exemptionResidents age 62 or older can apply to have the city utility users tax removed from their PG&E gas and electric bill.Apply online
  Call 650-738-7392DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Pacifica Senior Services

  540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Senior programs and referralsOlder adults can get information and referrals, join activities, and ask about meals and transportation.
  Call 650-446-4683DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Pacifica Sharp Park Library

  104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library computers, and attend library programs.
  Call 833-937-7625DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Pacifica Sanchez Library Outpost

  1111 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Library materials pickup and returnResidents can pick up library holds, return items, and browse a small collection at this self-service location.
  Call 833-937-7625DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Pacifica Customer Service

  170 Santa Maria Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall the city for help finding a department, getting information, or reporting a city service concern.Read more
  Call 650-738-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Pacifica Parks, Beaches, and Recreation

  540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city recreation classes, activities, and programs.
  Call 650-446-4683DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Pacifica website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Mission Action: Casa Colibrí

  Mission Action

  7.4 miles from the center of Pacifica

  5630 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Mission Action program participants and community members connected to Casa Colibrí

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Self-Help for the Elderly (Excelsior)

  Self-Help for the Elderly

  7.9 miles from the center of Pacifica

  5050 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

  Hours

  • Wed1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every other week

  Who can come: People who can provide proof of address in 94112

  What to bring: Proof of address in 94112

  Directions

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

• Free meals

  Visitacion Valley Community Center

  Project Open Hand

  8.3 miles from the center of Pacifica

  66 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: San Francisco residents ages 18 and older

  Call 415-447-2379DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Excelsior Community Center

  Project Open Hand

  8.6 miles from the center of Pacifica

  4466 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: San Francisco residents

  Call 415-447-2379DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Self-Help for the Elderly (Sunset)

  Self-Help for the Elderly

  9.4 miles from the center of Pacifica

  3133 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116

  Hours

  • Wed1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every other week

  Who can come: People who can provide proof of address in 94116

  What to bring: Proof of address in 94116

  Directions

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

• Free meals

  Mother Brown's Dining Room

  9.6 miles from the center of Pacifica

  2111 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

  Hours

  • Mon7 AM to 9 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Tue7 AM to 9 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed7 AM to 9 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu7 AM to 9 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri7 AM to 9 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Sat7 AM to 9 AM; 4 PM to 6 PM
  • Sun7 AM to 9 AM; 4 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Pacifica

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

Job help near Pacifica

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 Pacifica. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Human Services Agency of San Francisco

  10 miles away

  3120 Mission Street, HSA-Mission Office, San Francisco, CA 94110

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Call 415-401-4800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic Center

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  801 Turk Street, EDD Building, San Francisco, CA 94102-3117

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 415-749-7503DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Goodwill Centralized Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  750 Post Street, Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA 94109

  Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

  Call 415-575-4570DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 San Mateo County

Pacifica is in San Mateo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Human Services Agency

  1500 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and General Assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County WIC Program

  306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportEligible families with young children can get healthy food, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 650-573-2168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Department of Child Support Services

  555 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and your child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · County office

  San Mateo County Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Community action and self-sufficiency supportThe county agency supports programs that help residents address poverty and prevent or end homelessness.
  Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

  264 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA 94002

  Help here

  • Rental assistanceApply for open housing voucher waitlists and get help with rental assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 650-802-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  San Mateo County Health

  2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

  Help here

  • Health services and public health programsFind county health programs, medical services, and public health information.
  Call 650-573-2222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in San Mateo 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