Torrance

Local offices in Torrance

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

• Housing help · City office

  Torrance Public Housing Agency

  3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

  Help here

  • Section 8 rental assistanceEligible households can get help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  Call 310-618-5840DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on torranceca.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Torrance Finance Department Utility Billing

  3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

  Help here

  • Low-income senior or disability utility discountsQualifying older adults and residents with disabilities can apply for discounted city utility rates and a utility tax exemption.Apply online
  Call 310-618-5830DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on torranceca.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Torrance Senior Programs and Focal Point

  1339 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

  Help here

  • Senior programs and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local services and join programs at city senior centers.
  Call 310-320-1300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on torranceca.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Torrance Customer Service

  3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsContact the city for general information or help finding a city service.
  Call 310-328-5310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on torranceca.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Center - Torrance

  1220 Engracia Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

  Help here

  • Employment and career servicesJob seekers can visit for help finding work and connecting with employment services.
  Call 424-419-4343DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  California DMV Torrance Field Office

  1785 W. 220th Street, Torrance, CA 90501

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov

• Library · City office

  Torrance Public Library

  3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use free books, digital materials, public programs, and technology resources at city library locations.
  Call 310-618-5959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.torranceca.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Torrance Community Services Department

  3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, classes, sports, and activities for residents of all ages.Apply online
  Call 310-618-2930DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on torranceca.gov

City of Torrance website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Free Lunch Friday

  CityHeART

  8.1 miles from the center of Torrance

  2291 W Williams St, Long Beach, CA 90810

  Hours

  • Fri12 PM to 1 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  HeARTy Foods Giveaway

  CityHeART

  8.1 miles from the center of Torrance

  2291 W Williams St, Long Beach, CA 90810

  Hours

  • Thu12 PM to 2 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at Philadelphian SDA Church

  Help Me Help You

  8.3 miles from the center of Torrance

  2640 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up and drive-through

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  FREE Food Giveaway

  Adventures to Dreams Enrichment

  9.4 miles from the center of Torrance

  903 De Forest Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every 3rd Friday of the month

  Call 562-204-6677DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry LAX

  9.6 miles from the center of Torrance

  355 East Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Customers may come once a week

  What to bring: Provide identification to pick up food; no income requirement

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at Cesar Chavez Elementary School

  Help Me Help You

  9.9 miles from the center of Torrance

  730 W. 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 3 PM (1st of the month). Walk-up only

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: No registration, ID, or proof of income needed. Sign in and answer a few questions.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 562-612-5001DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Torrance

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

Job help near Torrance

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

  South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers - Torrance

  2.3 miles away

  1220 Engracia Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm

  Call 310-782-2101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026

• Apprenticeship office

  El Camino College

  4.2 miles away

  16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506

  Call 866-352-2646Directions

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

Torrance 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
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cssd.lacounty.gov

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211la.org

• 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
  Call 213-752-1900DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 626-262-4511DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 833-540-0473Website

  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
  Call 800-854-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.gov

Everything in Los Angeles 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