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Local offices in Petaluma
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Sonoma County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sonoma.org
Utilities · City office
City of Petaluma Utilities
Help here
- Water and sewer utility billsView your water or sewer bill, check account details, and make a payment online.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on xeweb.cityofpetaluma.net
Local office · City office
City of Petaluma
Help here
- City services and customer helpContact the city for help finding the right department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpetaluma.gov
State office
Petaluma DMV Field Office
715 J Southpoint Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94954
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or identification card at the DMV office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Petaluma Regional Library
100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services, programs, and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Petaluma Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for city recreation activities and programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpetaluma.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Petaluma first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center
Project Open Hand
33 miles from the center of Petaluma660 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
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
Listed on openhand.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
33 miles from the center of Petaluma741 30th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Hours
- Fri1 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94121
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Booker T. Washington (Western Addition)
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center
33 miles from the center of Petaluma800 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
Hours
- Fri3:30 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94115 or 94102, or people with a child in an afterschool program
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Chinatown YMCA - Groceries
Chinatown YMCA
33 miles from the center of Petaluma855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94108 or 94133
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Nations Pantry
33 miles from the center of Petaluma5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Stanford Hotel
Project Open Hand
34 miles from the center of Petaluma250 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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
Listed on openhand.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Petaluma
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
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3990 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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 Sonoma County
2250 Northpoint Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sonoma County
Petaluma is in Sonoma County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sonoma County Economic Assistance Division
2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 94503
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food, health coverage, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Sonoma Community Action Network
2250 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to find programs that support families with economic stability and well-being.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacan.org
Public health · County office
Sonoma County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Sonoma County Housing Authority
1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Rental assistanceAsk about rental assistance programs and how to apply for a housing choice voucher.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Sonoma County Public Health Division
463 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with county public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division
2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 207, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Help here
- Mental health access and referralsCall to request an assessment and a referral for mental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sonomacounty.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 Sonoma 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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