Patterson

Local offices in Patterson

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Patterson Housing Programs

  1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363

  Help here

  • Home repair and first-time homebuyer programsEligible residents can ask about city grants or loans for home repairs and first-time home purchases.
  Call 209-895-8026DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pattersonca.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Patterson Finance Department

  1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363

  Help here

  • Water, garbage, and sewer accountsContact the department to start or stop city utility service, ask about a bill, or pay your account.Apply online
  • Senior utility discountResidents age 60 or older who receive TID Cares may ask about a discount on the water and garbage parts of their bill.
  Call 209-895-8040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pattersonca.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Stanislaus County

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and legal needs.
  Call 877-211-7826Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stancounty211.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Patterson City Hall

  1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363

  Help here

  • City services and customer requestsCall City Hall for help finding a city department or making a request to the city.Read more
  Call 209-895-8010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pattersonca.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Patterson Recreation & Community Services

  1033 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, CA 95363

  Help here

  • Senior programsOlder adults can contact the department about activities and services at the Hammon Senior Center.
  • Recreation programsResidents can find and sign up for city recreation programs and activities.Apply online
  Call 209-895-8080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pattersonca.gov

• Library · County office

  Patterson Library

  46 North Salado, Patterson, CA 95363

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow library materials and use public computers, printing, scanning, and Wi-Fi.
  Call 209-892-6473DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Patterson website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Taft Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  31 miles from the center of Patterson

  389 W. Downing Ave., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (3rd of the month). Commodity program
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: ZIP code 95206 south of 8th Street and west of El Dorado, and ZIP codes 95231 and 95330

  What to bring: Proof of residence in San Joaquin County is required for the commodity program.

  Call 209-468-4168Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Valley Community SDA

  Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church

  32 miles from the center of Patterson

  2929 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Must receive food in person. No delivery is available.

  Call 209-915-1959Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Kennedy Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  32 miles from the center of Patterson

  2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.

  Who can come: San Joaquin County residents

  Call 209-468-3986Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Greater Faith Missionary

  Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  33 miles from the center of Patterson

  345 W. Worth St., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Sat2 PM to 3 PM (4th of the month)
  Call 209-323-5732Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Bank

  Family Services Stockton / San Joaquin Emergency Food Bank

  33 miles from the center of Patterson

  7 W. Scotts Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: San Joaquin County residents

  What to bring: Bring current photo identification and proof of San Joaquin County address.

  Call 209-464-7369DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Boggs Tract Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  33 miles from the center of Patterson

  533 S. Los Angeles St., Stockton, CA 95203

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: ZIP codes 95201, 95202, 95203, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, 95219 and 95234

  Call 209-468-3978Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Patterson

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

Job help near Patterson

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 Patterson. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Modesto American Job Center of California / EDD Workforce Services Branch (WSB) & Stanislaus County Workforce Development

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  629 12th Street, Modesto, CA 95354

  Hours: Modesto AJCC - Monday - Friday 8am-5:00pm; Partner - StanWorkforce - Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 209-576-6118 or 209-558-WORK (9675)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Tracy WorkNet Center

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  340 W. 4th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Wednesdays closed at 2:30pm)

  Call 209-831-5012DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 28, 2026

• American Job Center

  Prospero at Breaking Barriers

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  445 I St. Bldg. A, Bldg. A, Los Banos, CA 93635

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

  Call 209-724-6043DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 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 Stanislaus County

Patterson is in Stanislaus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Stanislaus County Community Services Agency

  251 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95353

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesContact the agency for help with public benefits and services for individuals and families.Apply online
  Call 209-558-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csa-stanislaus.com

• Public health · County office

  Stanislaus County WIC

  917 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95353

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Apply online
  Call 209-558-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services

  251 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe department helps establish parentage and support orders, collect support, and review orders.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority

  1612 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA 95350

  Help here

  • Affordable housing programsAsk about affordable housing programs and apply for available assistance.Apply online
  Call 209-557-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, Public Health Services

  917 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95353

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health information, programs, and services for residents.
  Call 209-558-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

  1601 I Street, Suite 200, Second Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

  Help here

  • Behavioral health supportCall for information about mental health and substance use services or crisis support.
  Call 888-376-6246DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stancounty.com

Everything in Stanislaus 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