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Local offices in San Bernardino
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Community Development & Housing
201 North E Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Help here
- Housing and homelessness supportContact the city for information about housing programs and homelessness support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.gov
Utilities · City office
San Bernardino Municipal Water Department Customer Service
1350 South E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Water bill assistanceEligible city water customers can apply for a monthly discount on their water bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sbmwd.org
Local office · City office
SB Direct
290 North D Street, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Help here
- City service information and requestsCall SB Direct to ask about city services or report a non-emergency problem.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Services
600 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Help here
- Senior center activities and servicesResidents age 50 and older can find activities and services at the city's senior centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.gov
Jobs and training · County office
East Valley America's Job Center of California
500 Inland Center Drive, Suite 508, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Job search and training supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and finding training programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.sbcounty.gov
State office
San Bernardino DMV Field Office
1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
San Bernardino Public Library, Feldheym Central Library
555 W 6th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Help here
- Library services and literacy supportUse library materials, reference help, literacy classes, and tutoring at no cost.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
201-A North E Street, Suite 103, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsContact the department about recreation programs, activities, and facility reservations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbernardino.gov
City of San Bernardino website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of San Bernardino first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Project Food
First Congregational Church of Riverside
12 miles from the center of San Bernardino3504 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Hours
- Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in need, including people experiencing homelessness
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Calvary Presbyterian Church - Hot Meal Program
Calvary Presbyterian Church
12 miles from the center of San Bernardino4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Hours
- Sun4 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Settlement Association
12 miles from the center of San Bernardino4366 Bermuda Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Registration required
Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Starting Over, Inc.
14 miles from the center of San Bernardino6355 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
Mobile pantry
Sunday Food Pantry Pop Up
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.
15 miles from the center of San Bernardino3773 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
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
15 miles from the center of San Bernardino5250 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
Nonprofits that serve San Bernardino
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 San Bernardino County
696 S Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408-2607
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Bernardino County
San Bernardino is in San Bernardino County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Transitional Assistance Department
Help here
- Cash, food, and health benefitsApply for or get help with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.gov
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.sbcounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacsb.com
Local office · Regional office
Inland SoCal 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on inlandsocaluw.org
Public health · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
451 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county clinics, health programs, disease information, and other public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sbcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use care, including crisis and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wp.sbcounty.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 San Bernardino County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-435-7565 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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