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Local offices in San Francisco County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
San Francisco Human Services Agency
1460 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help with CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal health coverage, and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Bay Area
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding food, shelter, health care, jobs, senior services, and other local support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bayarea.org
Child support · County office
San Francisco Department of Child Support Services
617 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and addressing support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.ca.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco
1815 Egbert Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
Help here
- Housing programsFind information about public housing and other housing programs for applicants and residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sfha.org
Public health · County office
San Francisco Department of Public Health
1145 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Public health and health servicesFind public health information and connect with city health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.Read more
- Behavioral health accessCall the access line any time to connect with mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sf.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
San Francisco Superior Court ACCESS Center
400 McAllister Street, Room 509, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
Help here
- Court self-helpGet legal information and referrals for representing yourself in many civil cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sf.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Department of Disability and Aging Services, Area Agency on Aging
2 Gough Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and support for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Veterans · County office
San Francisco County Veterans Service Office
2 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sfhsa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
San Francisco America's Job Center of California
601 Jackson Street, Ground Floor, San Francisco, CA 94133
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help looking for work, training, and employment services at a local job center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
State office
California DMV San Francisco Field Office
1377 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply 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
Library · County office
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, learning resources, and public information services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sfpl.org
City and County of San Francisco website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in San Francisco County, closest to the center of San Francisco first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Self-Help for the Elderly (Sunset)
Self-Help for the Elderly
29 miles from the center of San Francisco3133 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
Hours
- Wed1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every other week
Who can come: People who can provide proof of address in 94116
What to bring: Proof of address in 94116
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
30 miles from the center of San Francisco741 30th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Hours
- Fri1 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94121
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Haight Ashbury Food Program
32 miles from the center of San Francisco1525 Waller Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 1:15 PM
Who can come: People who need food; the program says it does not turn people away for lack of ID or a permanent physical address
What to bring: Bring a pantry ID card; ask at the pantry to sign up if you do not have one
Listed on thefoodprogram.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mission Action: Casa Colibrí
Mission Action
32 miles from the center of San Francisco5630 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Mission Action program participants and community members connected to Casa Colibrí
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Booker T. Washington (Western Addition)
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center
32 miles from the center of San Francisco800 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
Hours
- Fri3:30 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Residents of 94115 or 94102, or people with a child in an afterschool program
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Self-Help for the Elderly (Excelsior)
Self-Help for the Elderly
32 miles from the center of San Francisco5050 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
Hours
- Wed1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every other week
Who can come: People who can provide proof of address in 94112
What to bring: Proof of address in 94112
Listed on sfhsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Francisco County
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
SF-Marin Food Bank
900 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107
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
Bay Area Legal Aid
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
Urban Services, YMCA
1426 Fillmore Street, Suite 204, San Francisco, CA 94115
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near San Francisco County
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
EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic Center
Also helps young people
34 miles away
801 Turk Street, EDD Building, San Francisco, CA 94102-3117
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Human Services Agency of San Francisco
34 miles away
3120 Mission Street, HSA-Mission Office, San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 28, 2026
American Job Center
Goodwill Centralized Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
34 miles away
750 Post Street, Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Chinatown Centralized Job Center
35 miles away
601 Jackson Street, Ground Floor, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 26, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Unity Care Group Inc. - San Francisco County Office
For young people
32 miles away
2198 Cayuga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Youth and reentry program
Success Centers - Juvenile Justice Center
For young people
32 miles away
375 Woodside Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
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
San Francisco Workforce Development Board
One South Van Ness Avenue, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Cities and towns in San Francisco 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Bay Area
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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