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Local offices in Tuolumne County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Tuolumne County Department of Social Services
20075 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits or CalWORKs cash aid.
- Medi-CalGet help applying for Medi-Cal health coverage.
- In-home supportGet information about in-home care for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Tuolumne County WIC
20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Child support · Regional office
Central Sierra Child Support Agency, Tuolumne County Office
975 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and collecting payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cscsa.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Tuolumne County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text to get connected with local help for housing, health care, food, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tuolumne.com
Public health · County office
Tuolumne County Public Health
20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and referrals for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Tuolumne County Behavioral Health
105 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and support.
- Crisis supportCall or visit for crisis support and help connecting with local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Tuolumne County Superior Court Self-Help Center and Law Library
12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Self-help legal informationGet legal information and resources if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumne.courts.ca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 12 Agency on Aging
19074 Standard Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about services for older adults and adults with disabilities in Mariposa County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.ca.gov
Veterans · County office
Tuolumne County Veterans Service Office
105 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing veterans benefits claims, appeals, and related paperwork.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Emergency help · County office
Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services
2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Mother Lode Job Training Tuolumne Center
197 Mono Way, Suite B, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help with job searches, resumes, job training, and career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mljt.org
State office
California DMV Sonora Field Office
885 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.
- Vehicle registration servicesGet help with vehicle registration services at the field office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Tuolumne County Public Library
480 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Help here
- Library materials and learning resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Tuolumne County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Tuolumne County, closest to the center of Sonora first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Garden Acres Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
45 miles from the center of Sonora607 Bird Ave., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Adults 18 and older
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eastside Church of God in Christ
47 miles from the center of Sonora3206 E. Marsh St., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Wed2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kennedy Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
47 miles from the center of Sonora2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Valley Community SDA
Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church
48 miles from the center of Sonora2929 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
What to bring: Must receive food in person. No delivery is available.
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northeast Community Center
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
48 miles from the center of Sonora2885 E. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Mon9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Fri9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 95205 and 95210
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Interfaith Food Bank
48 miles from the center of Sonora2209 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95205
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: San Joaquin County residents
Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tuolumne 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
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca, CA 95337
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
Central California Legal Services
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
Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency
10590 Highway 88, Jackson, CA 95642
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Incorporated
P.O. Box 1389, Winton, CA 95388
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Tuolumne 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
Mother Lode Job Training - Tuolumne County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
0.5 miles away
197 Mono Way, Suite B, Sonora, CA 95370
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Holidays
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Mother Lode Job Training
For young people
0.5 miles away
197 Mono Way, Suite B, Sonora, CA 95370
Youth program
Job Connection - Tuolumne
0.5 miles away
197 Mono Way, Suite B, Sonora, CA 95370
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
Mother Lode Workforce Development Board
197 B Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370
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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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.
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