Pasadena

Local offices in Pasadena

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

• Housing help · City office

  Pasadena Department of Housing

  199 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 450, Pasadena, CA 91101

  Help here

  • Rental assistance and housing resourcesFind information about rental assistance, affordable housing, and housing resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpasadena.net

• Utilities · City office

  Pasadena Water and Power

  Help here

  • Utility bill payment assistanceFind information about help paying a Pasadena Water and Power bill.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pwp.cityofpasadena.net

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Los Angeles County

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall 211 or visit the website to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211la.org

• Human services · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

  Help here

  • Recreation and community programsFind classes, activities, and community programs for children and adults.Apply online
  • Senior nutrition programsOlder adults can find senior meal programs at city community centers.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpasadena.net

• State office

  California DMV Pasadena Field Office

  49 S Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationVisit the field office for driver licensing and identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Library · City office

  Pasadena Public Library

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse a branch library for books, computers, research help, and community programs.
  Call 626-744-4066Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpasadena.net

• Local office · City office

  Pasadena City Service Center

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall or submit a request online to get help with city services, programs, and events.Apply online
  Call 626-744-7311Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpasadena.net

City of Pasadena website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Community Resource Center in Lincoln Heights

  Community Resource Center

  7.5 miles from the center of Pasadena

  2430 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031

  Hours

  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM (last of the month)

  Who can come: Community members

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Langar

  Hollywood Sikh Temple

  9.5 miles from the center of Pasadena

  1966 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Evenings 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. onwards. The meal follows the prayer service.

  Who can come: Everyone

  What to bring: Cover your head and remove your shoes

  Call 323-665-7707DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Community Resource Center in East L.A.

  Community Resource Center

  9.7 miles from the center of Pasadena

  4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  3rd Thursday of the month | 10am, while supplies last

  Who can come: Community members

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Meal Times

  Los Angeles Mission

  10 miles from the center of Pasadena

  303 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Breakfast 5:30 AM; lunch 12:30 PM; dinner 6:45 PM. Lunch and dinner service in Spanish and English.

  Who can come: Overnight guests and the community

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 213-629-1227DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Meal Service

  The Midnight Mission

  10 miles from the center of Pasadena

  601 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Breakfast: 6:15 am for special guests and families; 6:30 am for general population. Lunch: 12:15 pm for special guests and families; 12:30 pm for general population; no lunch on Sunday. Dinner: 4:15 pm for special guests and families; 4:30 pm for general population.

  Who can come: Anyone who walks through the doors

  Call 213-624-9258DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Meal Engagement Program

  The Salvation Army Way In Youth Services

  11 miles from the center of Pasadena

  5939 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

  Hours

  • Mon6 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Tue6 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Wed6 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Thu6 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Fri6 PM to 8:30 PM

  Who can come: The public, especially people in need

  Call 323-469-2946DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thewayin.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pasadena

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

Offices for all of Los Angeles County

Pasadena is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 LA

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding housing, food, health care, and other services in Los Angeles County.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org

• Housing help · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing

  655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  Help here

  • Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
  Call 213-752-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Los Angeles County Development Authority

  700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 626-262-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 833-540-0473Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

  550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

  Help here

  • Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
  Call 800-854-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov

Everything in Los Angeles 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