Walnut Creek
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Local offices in Walnut Creek
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Walnut Creek Housing Programs
1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Help here
- Housing resources and assistanceFind rental and homebuyer resources, home repair grants, and other housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walnutcreekca.gov
Older adults · City office
Walnut Creek Senior Services
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Help here
- Senior programs and resourcesGet information about social programs, transportation, and other resources for older adults.
- Transportation for seniors and adults with disabilitiesAsk about city rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walnutcreekca.gov
Local office · City office
City of Walnut Creek Customer Service
1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Help here
- General questions and service requestsContact the city with general questions or to report a problem that needs city attention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walnutcreekca.gov
Library · County office
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its computers and study spaces.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccclib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Walnut Creek Arts + Recreation
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Help here
- Recreation classes and programsFind and register for city classes, camps, sports, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walnutcreekartsrec.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Walnut Creek first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
The East Oakland Collective
12 miles from the center of Walnut Creek7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM. Prepared hot meals
Who can come: Unhoused people
Listed on eastoaklandcollective.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The FREEdom Store
Homies Empowerment
13 miles from the center of Walnut Creek10451 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 11:45 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: All community
What to bring: No ID required
Listed on homiesempowerment.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Testament
13 miles from the center of Walnut Creek1901 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Hours
- Thu12 PM to 1 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
13 miles from the center of Walnut Creek5316 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
Food pantry
Jose Mendoza Pantry
13 miles from the center of Walnut Creek1006 50th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fruitvale Pantry
14 miles from the center of Walnut Creek2744 East 11th St, Oakland, CA 94601
Hours
- Thu6 PM to 7 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on cityteam.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Walnut Creek
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
Bay Area Legal Aid
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
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department/Community Services Bureau
1470 Civic Court, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Contra Costa WIC
2731 Systron Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94518
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersFind information about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracostaha.org
Public health · County office
Contra Costa Public Health
2500 Bates Avenue, Suite B, Concord, CA 94520
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, disease reporting, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services
1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall the access line to find county mental health or substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Contra Costa County Public Law Library
1026 Escobar Street, Suite 2C, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse free legal research materials and get help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cccpllib.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Contra Costa Superior Court Self-Help Center
751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpGet help understanding court forms and representing yourself in a court case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on contracosta.courts.ca.gov
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 Contra Costa
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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