Pleasanton

Local offices in Pleasanton

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Division

  200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Help here

  • Affordable housing programsGet information about affordable rental and homeownership programs and housing support services.Read more
  Call 925-931-5011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Customer Service and Utility Billing Division

  3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Help here

  • Utility bills and payment arrangementsGet help with water and sewer bills, payment arrangements, and utility account services.
  • Utility discount programApply for a discount on eligible water and sewer charges if your household meets the program rules.
  Call 925-931-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Pleasanton Senior Center

  5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Help here

  • Senior programs and resourcesFind senior activities, classes, transportation, meals, and referrals to local services.
  Call 925-931-5365DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Pleasanton DMV Field Office

  6300 W Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and DMV servicesApply for or renew a driver license and get other in-person DMV services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Pleasanton Public Library

  400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, literacy help, and other library resources.
  Call 925-931-3400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Recreation Services Office

  400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, classes, and activities.
  Call 925-931-5340DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Pleasanton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The FREEdom Store

  Homies Empowerment

  16 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  10451 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 11:45 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: All community

  What to bring: No ID required

  Call 669-696-7135DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on homiesempowerment.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The East Oakland Collective

  17 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM. Prepared hot meals

  Who can come: Unhoused people

  Call 510-990-0775DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  New Testament

  18 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  1901 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

  Hours

  • Thu12 PM to 1 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Victor's Parish Food Pantry

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  19 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  3108 Sierra Road, San Jose, CA 95132

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through only

  What to bring: Bring identification and proof of residence on your first visit.

  Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Jose Mendoza Pantry

  19 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  1006 50th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 1 PM (4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Operation Share

  Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

  20 miles from the center of Pleasanton

  467 North White Road, San Jose, CA 95127

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Drive-through only

  What to bring: Bring identification on your first visit.

  Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Pleasanton

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

Job help near Pleasanton

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Tri-Valley Career Center

  2.4 miles away

  5860 Owens Drive, 3rd Floor, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  Hours: Walk-ins Welcome, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm; Tuesdays: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Fridays: Closed

  Call 925-416-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• Youth program

  City Serve of the Tri-Valley

  1.9 miles away

  PO 1613, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  Call 925-222-2273DirectionsWebsite

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 Alameda County

Pleasanton is in Alameda County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Alameda County Social Services Agency

  2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other county benefits.Apply online
  • Immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding financial assistance, health care, employment support, and other services.Read more
  Call 510-263-2420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County WIC

  39155 Liberty Street, Suite D-470, Fremont, CA 94538

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Apply online
  Call 510-595-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

• Child support · County office

  Alameda County Child Support Services

  5669 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

  Help here

  • Child supportGet help starting, changing, or enforcing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alamedacountyca.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

  22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs and applications.Read more
  Call 510-538-8876DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alameda County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Alameda County Public Health Department

  1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and referrals for county public health services.Read more
  Call 510-267-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov

Everything in Alameda 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