Richmond

Local offices in Richmond

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

• Housing help · City office

  Richmond Housing Authority

  450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and housing choice vouchersGet information about public housing, rent help, and housing programs for eligible Richmond residents.Apply online
  Call 510-621-1300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Utilities Information

  Help here

  • Water service questionsContact East Bay Municipal Utility District for water service questions and billing.
  Website

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

• Older adults · City office

  Richmond Annex Senior Center

  5801 Huntington Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804

  Help here

  • Senior activities and classesJoin senior classes and activities such as exercise, arts, and social groups.
  Call 510-620-6812DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Richmond Senior Center

  2525 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804

  Help here

  • Senior programsFind activities and programs offered for older adults at the city senior center.
  Call 510-307-8087DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Richmond City Hall

  450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

  Help here

  • City information and referralsCall City Hall for general information and help finding the right city department.
  Call 510-620-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  City of Richmond Community Services Department

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind city recreation activities, classes, and programs for residents.
  • Employment and trainingContact the department about city job training and employment programs.
  Call 510-620-6972Website

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

• Library · City office

  Richmond Public Library, Auditorium Branch

  403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

  Help here

  • Library services and literacy programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use online resources, and ask about literacy programs.
  Call 510-620-6561DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Richmond, California website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  All Nations Pantry

  8.7 miles from the center of Richmond

  5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Telegraph Ministry Center

  Telegraph Community Ministry Center

  9.5 miles from the center of Richmond

  5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

  Hours

  • Wed9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: People in Oakland and Alameda County

  Call 510-961-4385DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on oaklandca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  West Oakland Punks With Lunch

  9.7 miles from the center of Richmond

  35th St & Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Sun3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Who can come: People who come to the site

  Call 510-371-4465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Third Eye x HOPE Collaborative Harvest Market

  HOPE Collaborative

  9.8 miles from the center of Richmond

  3427 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Sometimes also the second Sunday
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Hope Baptist Church

  9.9 miles from the center of Richmond

  892 36th St, Oakland, CA 94608

  Hours

  • Thu2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Manos Morena’s Cultural Center x Third Eye Harvest Market

  Manos Morena’s Cultural Center

  10 miles from the center of Richmond

  664 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609

  Hours

  • Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richmond

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

Job help near Richmond

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

  RichmondWORKS

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.4 miles away

  330 25th Street, Employment and Training Department, Richmond, CA 94804

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

  Call 510-307-8014DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 16, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Rubicon Programs - Reentry Success Center

  For young people

  1.2 miles away

  912 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801

  Call 510-679-2122DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Richmond - YouthWORKS

  1.4 miles away

  330 25th Street, Richmond, CA 94804

  Call 510-412-2044DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Rubicon Program - Richmond Administrative Office

  For young people

  1.5 miles away

  2500 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

  Call 925-671-4500DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Rubicon Programs - Rubicon Richmond

  For young people

  1.6 miles away

  101 Broadway, Richmond, CA 94804

  Call 510-412-1725DirectionsWebsite

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 Contra Costa County

Richmond is in Contra Costa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Contra Costa WIC

  2731 Systron Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94518

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 925-655-1700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

  3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersFind information about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Contra Costa Public Health

  2500 Bates Avenue, Suite B, Concord, CA 94520

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, disease reporting, and other public health services.
  Call 925-608-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services

  1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesCall the access line to find county mental health or substance use services.
  Call 888-678-7277DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Contra Costa County Public Law Library

  1026 Escobar Street, Suite 2C, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse free legal research materials and get help finding legal information.
  Call 925-655-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Contra Costa Superior Court Self-Help Center

  751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-helpGet help understanding court forms and representing yourself in a court case.
  Call 925-608-2128DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Contra Costa 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