Solano County
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Local offices in Solano County
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Human services · County office
Solano County Employment and Eligibility
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, health coverage, and cash benefits for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
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
Public health · County office
Solano County WIC
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Child support · County office
Solano Child Support Services
675 Texas Street, Suite 5700, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, collecting child support, and managing a support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action North Bay
416 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Community support and housing servicesContact the agency to ask about housing and support services for people in Solano County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canbsolano.org
Public health · County office
Solano Public Health
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing support, and help with health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Solano County Behavioral Health
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding county mental health or substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Solano County Law Library
600 Union Avenue, Third Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books and resources and get help finding information for legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solano.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Information and help for older adults and caregiversGet information, referrals, and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaans.org
Veterans · County office
Solano County Veterans Service Office
675 Texas Street, Suite 4700, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and following up on claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Solano County Office of Emergency Services
530 Clay Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and get updates and recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanocounty.gov
State office
California DMV Fairfield Field Office
160 Serrano Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Solano County Library
1150 Kentucky Street, 2nd floor, Fairfield, CA 94533
Help here
- Library and learning servicesUse library collections, tutoring, literacy help, and other learning resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on solanolibrary.gov
Solano County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Solano County, closest to the center of Vallejo first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
All Nations Pantry
18 miles from the center of Vallejo5815 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Telegraph Ministry Center
Telegraph Community Ministry Center
18 miles from the center of Vallejo5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in Oakland and Alameda County
Listed on oaklandca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
West Oakland Punks With Lunch
19 miles from the center of Vallejo35th St & Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: People who come to the site
Listed on punkswithlunch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Hope Baptist Church
19 miles from the center of Vallejo892 36th St, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Third Eye x HOPE Collaborative Harvest Market
HOPE Collaborative
19 miles from the center of Vallejo3427 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). Sometimes also the second Sunday
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center x Third Eye Harvest Market
Manos Morena’s Cultural Center
20 miles from the center of Vallejo664 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609
Hours
- Sun2:30 PM to 5 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on hopecollaborative.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Solano 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
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
Community Action Partnership of Solano, JPA
1000 Webster Street Special Projects: City Managers Office, City of Fairfield, Fairfield, CA 94533
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Solano 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.
Call 988Text 988