Whittier

Local offices in Whittier

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

• Housing help · City office

  Whittier Housing Authority

  13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • Affordable home ownership programEligible first-time home buyers can ask about the city’s affordable home ownership program.Apply online
  Call 562-567-9320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Whittier Public Works Water Customer Service

  13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • Low-income utility tax exemption and water discountEligible residents can apply for an exemption from the city utility tax and may qualify for a discount on their city water bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 562-567-9530DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Uptown Whittier Senior Center

  13225 Walnut Street, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • Senior programs and servicesAdults age 55 and older can find classes, activities, health screenings, and volunteer opportunities.
  Call 562-567-9470DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Whittier DMV Field Office

  9338 S. Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing, testing, vehicle registration, and related services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Whittier Public Library

  7344 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • Library and community servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and find programs for children, teens, and adults.Read more
  Call 562-567-9900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Whittier City Hall

  13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • General city helpCall or visit City Hall for help with general questions and directions to city services.
  Call 562-567-9999DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation and Community Services

  13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind city classes, sports, aquatics, youth programs, and community activities.Read more
  Call 562-567-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Whittier website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Sarang Community Church

  9.1 miles from the center of Whittier

  2145 W. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). By appointment

  What to bring: Make an appointment by text.

  Call 205-892-2866Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Community Resource Center in East L.A.

  Community Resource Center

  9.1 miles from the center of Whittier

  4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  3rd Thursday of the month | 10am, while supplies last

  Who can come: Community members

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  KACC Food Pantry

  Knott Avenue Christian Church

  9.6 miles from the center of Whittier

  315 S. Knott Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  every other thursday, from 12pm - 1pm. 2026 dates: October 1, 15 & 29; November 12 & Friday Nov. 27; December 10 & Dec. 24.

  Call 714-527-5195DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on kacc.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army - Family Services

  The Salvation Army

  9.9 miles from the center of Whittier

  1515 W. North Street, Anaheim, CA 92801

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 2:30 PM. Call ahead for an appointment
  • Tue9 AM to 11:45 AM. Call ahead for an appointment; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Call ahead for an appointment
  • Wed9 AM to 11:45 AM. Call ahead for an appointment; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Call ahead for an appointment
  • Thu9 AM to 11:45 AM. Call ahead for an appointment; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Call ahead for an appointment

  What to bring: Call ahead for an appointment.

  Call 714-783-2334Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Western Ave Church of Christ

  10 miles from the center of Whittier

  641 S. Western Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  Call 714-818-4620Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Grocery Grab N' Go at McKinley Elementary School

  Help Me Help You

  10 miles from the center of Whittier

  6822 N. Paramount Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805

  Hours

  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th 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 Whittier

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

Job help near Whittier

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

  Whittier AJCC Affiliate to Rio Hondo AJCC

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.6 miles away

  9401 Painter Ave., Room D301, Whittier, CA 90605

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

  Call 562-907-6995DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 24, 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 Los Angeles County

Whittier 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