Tustin

Local offices in Tustin

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

• Housing help · City office

  Tustin Housing Division

  300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Affordable housing information and referralsGet information and referrals for affordable housing and rental assistance; Orange County administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  Call 714-573-3106DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Tustin Water Billing

  300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Water bill helpAsk about your water bill, arrange a payment plan, or get information about low-income water bill assistance.Apply online
  Call 714-573-3075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Tustin City Hall

  300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
  Call 714-573-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Tustin Area Senior Center

  200 S. C Street, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Senior programs and resourcesOlder adults can find classes, activities, wellness programs, and support resources.
  • Senior transportationEligible older adults and residents with disabilities can request rides for medical visits, meals, and shopping.Read more
  Call 714-573-3340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  Tustin Family and Youth Center

  14722 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Family and youth programs and referralsFamilies and young people can find recreation, learning programs, and referrals for social services, education, health, and work.
  • After-school programEligible children can apply for the free after-school drop-in program at the center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 714-573-3370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Tustin Library

  345 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public library programs.
  Call 714-544-7725DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Tustin Parks and Recreation Services

  300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city classes, sports, camps, activities, and recreation facilities.
  Call 714-573-3326DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Tustin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) at St Thomas More Food Pantry

  The Society of St Vincent de Paul of St Thomas More

  1.7 miles from the center of Tustin

  51 Marketplace, Irvine, CA 92606

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: People in need from any area of Irvine or around Orange County

  Call 949-331-1020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Delhi Center

  3.1 miles from the center of Tustin

  505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed4 PM to 7 PM
  Call 714-481-9600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Serve The People Food Pantry

  Serve The People Community Health Center

  3.2 miles from the center of Tustin

  1206 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Hours

  • Sat4 AM to 7 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 714-352-2911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  OC First Assembly of God

  3.3 miles from the center of Tustin

  1440 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM. Food available while supplies last
  Call 714-547-9631DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Mariners Santa Ana

  Mariners Church

  3.5 miles from the center of Tustin

  120 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Latino Health Access Food Bank

  Latino Health Access

  3.7 miles from the center of Tustin

  450 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM. Walk-through only
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Tustin

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

Job help near Tustin

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

  Vital Link

  1.4 miles away

  15401 Red Hill Ave, Suite F, Tustin, CA 92780

  Call 949-646-2520DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Tustin.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -

  Also helps young people

  2.7 miles away

  1300 S. Grand Avenue, Use this link to find location-https://www.ocworkforce-solutions.com/mobile-unit, Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Hours: Varies- Check website to book

  Call 866-500-6587DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Santa Ana WORK Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4 miles away

  801 West Civic Center Drive,, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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

  Call 714-565-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Anaheim Workforce Connection

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.3 miles away

  201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, West Tower Suite 203, Anaheim, CA 92805

  Hours: Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00

  Call 714-765-4350DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Orange County

Tustin 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
  Call 800-281-9799Website

  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
  Call 888-968-7942DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 714-480-2700DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 888-600-4357Website

  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.
  Call 800-564-8448DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Orange 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