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Local offices in San Fernando
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 LA
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding housing, food, health care, and other services in Los Angeles County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org
Utilities · City office
Water and Sewer Utility Billing
117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart or change water service, pay a water or sewer bill, or ask about a bill.
- Low Income Rate AssistanceEligible households can apply for a discount on water and sewer bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfernando.gov
Local office · City office
San Fernando City Hall
117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfernando.gov
Older adults · City office
Las Palmas Park Senior Services
505 S Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Help here
- Senior programs and clubsAdults can join senior fitness classes, clubs, dances, and trips.
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can sign up for a weekday lunch or home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfernando.gov
Library · County office
San Fernando Library
217 N Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers, internet, study spaces, and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.lacounty.gov
City of San Fernando, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of San Fernando first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
SOVA Valley
Jewish Family Service LA
7.3 miles from the center of San Fernando16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2:30 PM
- Sun9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who meet SOVA's income guidelines and need groceries
What to bring: Self-certify that you meet the income guidelines. Bring a photo ID for full pantry services.
Listed on jfsla.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Care
The Sanctuary Church
8 miles from the center of San Fernando26444 Friendly Valley Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after both services
Who can come: People in the church and local communities
Listed on thesanctuarychurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Santa Clarita Grocery
9.4 miles from the center of San Fernando21176 Centre Point Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Santa Clarita Valley residents challenged with food insecurity
What to bring: Onsite application approval
Listed on santaclaritagrocery.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Church of Hope Food Pantry
The Church of Hope
9.5 miles from the center of San Fernando17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone and everyone
Listed on thechurchofhope.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
The Church of Hope Fresh Food Giveaway
The Church of Hope
9.5 miles from the center of San Fernando17866 Sierra Highway, Suite 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351
Hours
- Sun11:45 AM to 12:15 PM. In the parking lot behind the church
Who can come: Anyone and everyone
Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Bridge to Home
Bridge To Home
10 miles from the center of San Fernando23031 Drayton Street, Newhall, CA 91350
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 8 PM
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8 PM
- Sat11 AM to 8 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Who can come: People ages 18 and up
Listed on library.santaclarita.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Fernando
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
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA 90601
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
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
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
City of Los Angeles, Community Investment for Families Department
1200 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services
12860 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746-3411
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
790 W. Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Beach Community Action Partnership
117 West Victoria Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near San Fernando
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.
Youth program
El Proyecto Del Barrio - North Valley
0.8 miles away
11844 Glenoaks Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340
These are the closest to San Fernando.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Northeast San Fernando Valley AJCC
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2 miles away
13356 Eldrige Avenue, Goodwill Industries of Southern California, Sylmar, CA 91342
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 9, 2026
American Job Center
El Proyecto WorkSource-OneStop, Sun Valley
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
4.2 miles away
9024 Laurel Canyon Blvd, El Proyecto WorkSource Center, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Evening, Saturday by appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Santa Clarita AJCC
Also helps young people
10 miles away
20730 Soledad Street, Unit L, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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
Verdugo Workforce Development Board
1255 South Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204
Workforce board
Foothill Workforce Development Board
1207 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
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 Los Angeles County
San Fernando is in Los Angeles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing
655 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Help here
- Homelessness and housing supportGet connected to outreach, housing, and prevention resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homeless.lacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Los Angeles County Development Authority
700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about county housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lacda.org
Public health · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Help here
- Public health clinicsPublic Health clinics offer services such as immunizations and testing for some infections.Read more
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Help here
- Mental health help and crisis supportCall for mental health services, crisis support, and help finding care in Los Angeles County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Los Angeles County Law Library
Help here
- Legal research and self-helpUse legal research resources and self-help information for court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lalawlibrary.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
- 211 LA
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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