Winters
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Local offices in Winters
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Winters Finance Department
318 1st Street, Winters, CA 95694
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the Finance Department about city utility bills and changes to your billing information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwinters.org
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Yolo County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local health and human services that may help you.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211sacramento.org
Local office · City office
Winters City Hall
318 1st Street, Winters, CA 95694
Help here
- City services and public informationVisit City Hall for help contacting city departments and finding city information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwinters.org
Library · County office
Winters Community Library
708 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning materials, computers, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yolocountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Winters Community Center
201 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694
Help here
- Community center rentalsAsk about reserving the community center for gatherings and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwinters.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Winters first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Antioch Progressive Church Food Pantry
Antioch Progressive Church
26 miles from the center of Winters7650 Amherst Street, Sacramento, CA 95832
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Everyone
What to bring: Register in person and receive a number. First come, first served.
Listed on antiochprogressivechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Gift of Groceries
New Hope Community Church
26 miles from the center of Winters1821 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Thursday. Online sign-up is available from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; in-person sign-up is available from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; distribution ends at 3:30 pm.
Who can come: Adults 18 and older
What to bring: Sign up online or in person to receive a numbered ticket
Listed on newhopemeadowview.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
CAFFE Breakfast
Caffe
26 miles from the center of Winters910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento at 8am
Who can come: Neighbors
Listed on caffesacramento.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sac Foods Not Bombs Free Meal
Sacramento Food Not Bombs
26 miles from the center of Winters910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on firstumcsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wednesday Respite
Westminster Presbyterian Church
26 miles from the center of Winters1300 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Neighbors experiencing hard times
Listed on westminsac.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet
27 miles from the center of Winters5625 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Sacramento area residents facing food insecurity
Listed on ssipfoodcloset.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Winters
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
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
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
County of Yolo, Department of Employment and Social Services
25 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Yolo County
Winters is in Yolo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
25 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- CalFreshApply for food benefits and get help managing your case.Read more
- CalWORKsApply for cash assistance and related family support.Read more
- Medi-CalGet help applying for or managing Medi-Cal benefits.Read more
- In-Home Supportive ServicesGet help arranging in-home care for an eligible person who needs support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yolocounty.gov
Public health · County office
Yolo County Women, Infants and Children Program
137 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yolocounty.gov
Child support · Regional office
Colusa, Sutter, and Yolo Regional Child Support Agency
100 West Court Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colusasutteryolochildsupport.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Empower Yolo
175 Walnut Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- Community and family supportGet referrals and support for food, housing, counseling, safety, and other family needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on empoweryolo.org
Housing help · Regional office
Yolo County Housing
147 West Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- Affordable housingGet information about affordable housing programs and how to apply.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ych.ca.gov
Public health · County office
Yolo County Public Health
137 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Help here
- Public health information and servicesGet information about county public health services and communicable diseases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yolocounty.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
- 2-1-1 Yolo County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 530-392-4182 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988