Tehachapi

Local offices in Tehachapi

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Tehachapi Utility Services

  115 S Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash serviceStart or stop water and trash service, update an account, or get help with a city utility bill.Apply online
  Call 661-822-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on liveuptehachapi.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Tehachapi Senior Center

  500 E F Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, exercise, social activities, and recreation programs.
  Call 661-822-5412DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on liveuptehachapi.com

• Library · County office

  Tehachapi Branch Library

  212 S Green Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, and find library programs.
  Call 661-822-4938DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kerncountylibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Tehachapi City Hall

  115 S Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
  Call 661-822-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on liveuptehachapi.com

• Parks and recreation · Regional office

  Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District

  490 W D Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and community facilitiesFind recreation programs, classes, sports, and activities at local parks and community centers.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 661-822-3228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tvrpd.org

City of Tehachapi website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Tehachapi first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Mobile pantry

  Brighter Days! - Monthly Food Giveaway

  Calvary Bakersfield

  32 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  4040 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: Families in the community; all are welcome

  Call 661-489-5063DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on calbakersfield.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Food Distributions

  Children First

  34 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  1511 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  On the third Thursday of each month; distribution starts at 4:00 PM and continues until food runs out.

  Who can come: Anyone in need of additional food resources

  Call 626-228-8777DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on childrenfirstbakersfield.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The Mission at Kern County

  35 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  816 E 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

  Call 661-325-0863DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on themissionkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  St. Vincent de Paul Bakersfield Homeless Center

  St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kern County

  35 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  320 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
  • Tue8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
  • Wed8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
  • Thu8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
  • Fri8 AM to 2:30 PM. Breakfast at 08:30 and lunch at 11:30
  • Sat8 AM to 2:30 PM. Lunch at 11:30

  Who can come: People in need

  Call 661-323-7340DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpbakersfield.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Manna From Heaven Ministries inc.

  35 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  120 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursday food distribution at 2:30pm. Names are taken starting at noon.

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: First come, first served.

  Call 408-712-5980DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on mannafromheaveninc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Weekly Food Pantry

  Stay Focused Ministries

  36 miles from the center of Tehachapi

  1225 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri: times not listed, call first
  Call 661-322-4673DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stayfocused.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tehachapi

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Tehachapi

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

  F.I.E.L.D. (Farmworker Institute For Education and Leadership)

  0.8 miles away

  122 East Tehachapi Blvd., Suite C, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Call 661-822-4381DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Tehachapi Unified School District

  0.9 miles away

  300 South Robinson St, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Call 661-822-2100DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Mojave River Academy - Tehachapi

  2.3 miles away

  20948 Sage Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561

  Call 661-510-9198DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Tehachapi.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of California - Mojave

  16 miles away

  2340 State HWY 58, Mojave Employment Services (Dept. of Human Services), Mojave, CA 93501

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a..m.-4:00 p.m.

  Call 661-824-7835DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center of California - Lamont

  28 miles away

  10215 Stobaugh Street, Lamont, CA 93241

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4p.m.

  Call 661-635-4094DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center of California, Lake Isabella Affiliate

  33 miles away

  5540 Lake Isabella Blvd,, Vons Shopping Suite E-3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

  Call 760-379-2074DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

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 Kern County

Tehachapi is in Kern County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kern County Department of Human Services

  100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for cash, food, and medical benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 661-631-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcdhs.org

• Child support · County office

  Kern County Child Support Services

  3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerncounty.com

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Kern

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceLearn about housing programs and how to apply for rental assistance.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernha.org

• Public health · County office

  Kern County Public Health Services

  1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinic schedules.Read more
  Call 661-321-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernpublichealth.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

  2021 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the county for behavioral health and recovery services.
  Call 661-868-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kernbhrs.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center

  1215 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help preparing forms for family law, guardianship, and small claims matters.
  Call 661-610-6518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kern.courts.ca.gov

Everything in Kern 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