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Local offices in Sacramento
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Business help · City office
Financial Empowerment Center
Help here
- Financial coachingSacramento adults can get free one-on-one help with saving, debt, credit, and banking.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Human services · City office
Department of Community Response
Help here
- Homelessness outreach and shelter connectionsThe City outreach team connects people experiencing homelessness with shelter and other available services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Housing choice vouchers and public housingGet help with housing vouchers and public housing by scheduling an appointment with SHRA.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shra.org
Utilities · City office
Department of Utilities Customer Service
1395 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or changing a City utility account, paying a bill, or asking about water, sewer, and garbage service.
- Utility rate assistanceEligible residents can apply for a discount on City water, sewer, and garbage bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Local office · City office
Public Works Title VI Coordinator
915 I Street, Room 2000, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Title VI discrimination complaintsYou can file a complaint if you believe you faced discrimination in a City program covered by Title VI.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Human services · City office
4th "R" Child Care
4623 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
Help here
- School-age child careThe City offers year-round child care and recreation for children in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Older adults · City office
Older Adult Services at Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Local office · City office
Neighborhood Code Compliance
Help here
- Neighborhood code complaintsReport neighborhood issues such as illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, weeds, or zoning violations.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
State office
Sacramento DMV Field Office
4700 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
State office
Sacramento-Florin DMV Field Office
7226 Florin Mall Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
State office
Sacramento South DMV Field Office
7775 La Mancha Way, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
State office
CalHR State Jobs Center
1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Help here
- State job search helpWalk-in visitors can get help learning about State jobs, exams, and online applications.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calhr.ca.gov
Library · Regional office
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, learning materials, and library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Sacramento 311 Customer Service
Help here
- City service help and requestsCall to ask about City services or report a non-emergency problem such as a pothole, illegal dumping, or a code violation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
915 I Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find City recreation programs, activities, and community center services.
- Youth recreation fee helpEligible youth and families can apply for scholarships toward fees for some City recreation programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Youth job programsYoung people can find City programs that offer work experience and help build job skills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsacramento.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sacramento first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
River City Food Bank
0.3 miles from the center of Sacramento1800 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
1.2 miles from the center of Sacramento3414 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
Free meals
Wednesday Respite
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1.3 miles from the center of Sacramento1300 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Neighbors experiencing hard times
Listed on westminsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
CAFFE Breakfast
Caffe
1.7 miles from the center of Sacramento910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento at 8am
Who can come: Neighbors
Listed on caffesacramento.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sac Foods Not Bombs Free Meal
Sacramento Food Not Bombs
1.7 miles from the center of Sacramento910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on firstumcsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Dining Room
Loaves & Fishes
1.8 miles from the center of Sacramento1351 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
Nonprofits that serve Sacramento
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
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
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
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency
927 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Sacramento
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
Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) AJCC
Also helps young people
0.8 miles away
2411 Alhambra Blvd, NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 26, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Mark Sanders AJCC
Also helps young people
1.7 miles away
2901 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Fruitridge Community Collaborative
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
2.5 miles away
4625 44th Street, Room 4, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
La Familia AJCC
Also helps young people
2.9 miles away
5523 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Lemon Hill AJCC
3.9 miles away
5451 Lemon Hill Avenue, Sacramento Works Room 106, Sacramento, CA 95824
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays: By appointment 8:30am - 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Florin AJCC
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
5 miles away
3801 Florin Road, Highlands Community Charter Suite 107, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 5, 2026
Unemployment benefits in California
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Sacramento Works, Inc. Board
925 Del Paso Boulevard, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815
Workforce board
California Workforce Development Board
1416 9th Street, Floor 14, Sacramento, CA 95814
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 Sacramento County
Sacramento is in Sacramento County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
2700 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and homeless assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ha.saccounty.gov
Public health · County office
Sacramento County WIC Program
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.gov
Child support · County office
Sacramento County Child Support Services
3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826
Help here
- Child support servicesOpen a child support case or get help with payments and case questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupportservices.saccounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Resource Project, Inc.
250 Harris Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838
Help here
- Energy bill assistance and weatherizationEligible households can apply for help with energy bills and home weatherization.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityresourceproject.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Sacramento
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to get referrals to local housing, health, food, and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
Public health · County office
Sacramento County Public Health
7001-A East Parkway, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95823
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services, disease prevention, and public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.saccounty.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 Sacramento
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 916-498-1000 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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