Riverside
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Local offices in Riverside
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Housing and Human Services Department
3900 Main Street, 5th Floor, Riverside, CA 92522
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Human services · City office
Riverside Access Center
2880 Hulen Place, Riverside, CA
Help here
- Drop-in support for people experiencing homelessnessVisit the city’s drop-in center for help finding services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Help here
- Affordable rental housing informationFind information about affordable rentals supported by the city.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Utilities · City office
Riverside Public Utilities Customer Service
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceAsk about help paying your electric or water bill and available payment options.
- Medical support for utility customersResidential electric customers with qualifying medical needs can apply for the Utilicare program.Read more
- Start, stop, or transfer utility serviceGet help with your water or electric account and service.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Utilities · City office
Public Works Department
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Emergency help · City office
Riverside Fire Department
3401 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Help here
- Fire department informationContact Fire Administration for general information about city fire services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Local office · City office
Code Enforcement Division
3900 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Riverside, CA 92522
Help here
- Report a property or neighborhood code violationReport a code concern affecting a property or neighborhood in Riverside.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Local office · City office
Riverside 311 Call Center
Help here
- Non-emergency city servicesAsk a city service question or report a non-emergency problem such as graffiti or an encampment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Local office · City office
Riverside Police Department
10540 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505
Help here
- Police information and non-emergency helpContact the department for general information or help with a non-emergency police matter.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
State office
California DMV Riverside Field Office
6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the state field office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
State office
California DMV Riverside East Field Office
6425 Sycamore Canyon Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92507
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the state field office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Riverside Public Library
3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Help here
- Library system servicesUse library collections, youth services, literacy support, and learning resources at city library locations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
6927 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesRegister for classes, sports, aquatics, and other programs for all ages.Apply online
- Aquatics scholarshipsEligible Riverside residents can apply for scholarships for some swim programs and pool passes.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior programsAdults 55 and older can find classes, clubs, trips, and nutrition programs.Read more
- Riverside Connect special transportationEligible seniors and people with disabilities can book rides to destinations within the city.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riversideca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Riverside first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Sunday Food Pantry Pop Up
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.
0.7 miles from the center of Riverside3773 Tibbetts Street, Riverside, CA 92506
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 12:30 PM (1st and 2nd of the month)
Listed on lighthouseofhopeca.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Starting Over, Inc.
1 mile from the center of Riverside6355 Riverside Ave, Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92506
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
1.7 miles from the center of Riverside5250 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on olphriverside.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Central Community Christian Fellowship
2 miles from the center of Riverside5623 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley United Methodist Church
2.2 miles from the center of Riverside5770 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone, even if they are not a church member
Listed on riversidewesley.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Calvary Presbyterian Church - Hot Meal Program
Calvary Presbyterian Church
2.8 miles from the center of Riverside4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Hours
- Sun4 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Riverside
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 America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties
2950 - A Jefferson Street, Riverside, CA 92504
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
Inland Counties Legal Services, 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 Riverside County
2038 Iowa Avenue, Suite B-102, Riverside, CA 92507
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Riverside County
Riverside is in Riverside County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and employment support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodpss.org
Public health · County office
Riverside County WIC
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org
Child support · County office
Riverside County Department of Child Support Services
2081 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing child support and health coverage orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodcss.com
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority for rental assistance and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivco.gov
Public health · County office
Riverside University Health System Public Health
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and clinic support for Riverside County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health
4095 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health treatment and support for children, adults, and older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.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
- Community Connect 211
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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