Santa Ana
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Local offices in Santa Ana
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Orange County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org
Housing help · City office
Community Development Agency Housing Division
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- First-time homebuyer assistanceEligible first-time homebuyers can ask about city down payment assistance for a home in Santa Ana.
- Home repair assistanceEligible homeowners can ask about grants for repairs to a single-family or mobile home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can contact the Housing Authority about its affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Ayuda Sin Fronteras
Help here
- Emergency housing expense helpEligible residents affected by immigration enforcement can ask about help with past-due rent or utility bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Utilities · City office
Finance and Management Services Utility Users Tax Exemption
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Low-income utility users tax exemptionEligible low-income households can apply to have the city utility users tax removed from their utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Older adults · City office
Santa Ana Senior Center
424 W. 3rd Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Older adult activities and supportOlder adults can visit the city senior center for activities and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
State office
California Employment Development Department Santa Ana Office
2 MacArthur Place, Suite 400, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Help here
- Disability insurance claimsResidents can contact the state office about Disability Insurance benefits and claim services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edd.ca.gov
Jobs and training · City office
Santa Ana WORK Center
801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Job search and career supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, career counseling, training resources, and unemployment insurance filing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
State office
California DMV Santa Ana Field Office
1330 E. First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · City office
Santa Ana Public Library
26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Library services and learning programsResidents can use library collections, computers, and learning programs at the main library and branches.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Local office · City office
City of Santa Ana Customer Service
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall City Hall for help finding city services or use the mySantaAna app to report a city issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Local office · City office
Neighborhood Initiatives Program
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Neighborhood association supportResidents and neighborhood groups can get help connecting with city staff and building neighborhood participation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find city parks, recreation classes, sports, and programs for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santa-ana.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Santa Ana first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Southwest Community Center
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
0.8 miles from the center of Santa Ana1601 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Sat12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast
- Sun12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast
Listed on capoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Salvation Army Santa Ana Temple
The Salvation Army
0.8 miles from the center of Santa Ana1710 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM. Call ahead; by appointment; 1 PM to 3 PM. Call ahead; by appointment
What to bring: Call ahead. By appointment.
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Latino Health Access Food Bank
Latino Health Access
1 mile from the center of Santa Ana450 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM. Walk-through only
Listed on latinohealthaccess.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Mariners Santa Ana
Mariners Church
1.2 miles from the center of Santa Ana120 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on marinerschurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Newsong Community Church
1.7 miles from the center of Santa Ana1010 W. 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hours
- Fri1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Delhi Center
2 miles from the center of Santa Ana505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed4 PM to 7 PM
Listed on feedoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Santa Ana
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
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
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 Orange County
11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Santa Ana is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Orange County Social Services Agency
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash aid, Medi-Cal, and other assistance at a regional office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssa.ocgov.com
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency WIC
2137 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support Services
1055 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help opening or managing a child support case and completing related forms.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.ocgov.com
Housing help · County office
Orange County Housing Authority
1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Help here
- Housing vouchers and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents use rental assistance and housing vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.oc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Orange County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health, housing, food, and other support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211oc.org
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Services
1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet information about county clinics, vaccines, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ochealthinfo.com
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
- 2-1-1 Orange County
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.
Call 988Text 988