Placerville
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Local offices in Placerville
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Utilities · City office
City of Placerville Utility Billing
3101 Center St, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer accounts, bills, payments, and payment plans.
- Water and sewer bill discountEligible residents can apply for a discount on their water and sewer bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplacerville.org
Local office · Regional office
211 El Dorado County
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to ask about available community help and referrals in El Dorado County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211eldorado.org
Local office · City office
Placerville City Hall
3101 Center St, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplacerville.org
Older adults · County office
Placerville Senior Center
937 Spring St, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Senior programs and servicesAdults age 60 and older can ask about senior programs and services at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
State office
California DMV Placerville Field Office
2919 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at the field office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
El Dorado County Library, Placerville Branch
345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eldoradolibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Placerville Town Hall
549 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Recreation and parksAsk about city recreation programs, parks, and facility rentals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplacerville.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Placerville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Adventist Community Services Food Pantry
Carmichael Adventist Community Services
31 miles from the center of Placerville4694 Pasadena Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10:45 AM
Who can come: People in need who live in Sacramento County
What to bring: Bring an official form of identification. Clients may come twice a month.
Listed on carmsda.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sharing God's Bounty
34 miles from the center of Placerville2320 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
Hours
- Tue6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Who can come: Hungry people; guests of all religious backgrounds are welcome
Listed on sharinggodsbounty.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Dining Room
Loaves & Fishes
38 miles from the center of Placerville1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Adults experiencing homelessness
Listed on sacloaves.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
River City Food Bank
38 miles from the center of Placerville1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone experiencing food insecurity in Sacramento County
What to bring: ID is helpful but not required
Listed on rivercityfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wellspring Women's Center
38 miles from the center of Placerville3414 4th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Any woman and/or her child
Listed on wellspringwomen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food & Clothes Closet
Daughters of Zion Enterpryz
39 miles from the center of Placerville6524 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours
- Wed4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Food insecure individuals in Sacramento County and surrounding areas
Listed on dozenterpryz.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Placerville
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
Feeding the Foothills
8284 Industrial Ave, Roseville, CA 95678
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
Legal Services of Northern California, 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
El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency
3057 Briw Road, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of El Dorado County
Placerville is in El Dorado County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
El Dorado County Social Services
3057 Briw Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- CalFresh and public assistanceApply for food, cash, and health coverage programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
El Dorado County WIC
931 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Child support · County office
El Dorado County Department of Child Support Services
3883 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Human services · County office
El Dorado County Community Services
937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Community support programsAsk about home energy help, caregiver support, and services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Housing help · County office
El Dorado County Public Housing Authority
3047 Briw Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible renters can apply for help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldoradocounty.ca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 El Dorado County
Help here
- Community information and referralFind referrals for community services and support in El Dorado County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211eldorado.org
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 El Dorado 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.
Call 988Text 988