Newark
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Local offices in Newark
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Newark Resource Center
37365 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Help connecting with community servicesCity staff can help residents connect with local social services and support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newarkca.gov
Housing help · City office
Newark Housing Programs and Assistance
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Affordable housing informationFind information about affordable homes and housing help available to Newark residents.Apply onlineRead more
- Tenant protections and rental helpLearn about tenant protections and how to ask about city rental assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housing.newarkca.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Newark Utility Users Tax Exemption
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Senior and low-income utility tax exemptionEligible residents age 70 or older or enrolled in PG&E CARE can apply for a city utility tax exemption.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newarkca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Alameda County
Help here
- Local referrals and supportCall 211 for confidential referrals to housing, health, and other community services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alamedacounty.org
Older adults · City office
Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center
7401 Enterprise Drive, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 55 and older can find activities, classes, and information about local senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newarkca.gov
Local office · City office
City of Newark Administration
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city’s main line for help finding the right department or reporting a city service issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newarkca.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center
39399 Cherry Street, Room 1211, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Job and career servicesJob seekers can visit for help finding work and connecting with employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohlone.edu
Library · Regional office
Newark Library
37055 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library for books, learning resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation and Community Services Department
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
Help here
- Recreation classes and programsResidents can find and register for city classes, activities, and recreation programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newarkca.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Newark first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Victor's Parish Food Pantry
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
12 miles from the center of Newark3108 Sierra Road, San Jose, CA 95132
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through only
What to bring: Bring identification and proof of residence on your first visit.
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Operation Share
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
14 miles from the center of Newark467 North White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Drive-through only
What to bring: Bring identification on your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
St. Leo's Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
14 miles from the center of Newark88 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Hours
- Thu5 PM to 6 PM. Walk-up
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
14 miles from the center of Newark81 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Hours
- Thu6:15 AM to 7:45 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). Walk-up only
What to bring: No documents needed.
Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Verbo South Bay - Hyland Avenue
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
14 miles from the center of Newark5038 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Thu10:45 AM to 11:45 AM. Drive-through or walk-up
What to bring: No documents needed.
Languages: English
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
C.O.M.E.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
14 miles from the center of Newark121 East San Salvador Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Hours
- Tue8:15 AM to 10:30 AM. Walk-up only
What to bring: Bring identification, proof of minors, and proof of residence on your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newark
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
Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
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
Berkeley Community Action Agency
2180 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
City of Oakland, Department of Human Services
150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 4340, Oakland, CA 94612-2019
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Alameda County
Newark is in Alameda County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alameda County Social Services Agency
2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and other county benefits.Apply online
- Immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding financial assistance, health care, employment support, and other services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov
Public health · County office
Alameda County WIC
39155 Liberty Street, Suite D-470, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.gov
Child support · County office
Alameda County Child Support Services
5669 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Help here
- Child supportGet help starting, changing, or enforcing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alamedacountyca.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance programs and applications.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haca.net
Local office · Regional office
211 Alameda County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211alamedacounty.org
Public health · County office
Alameda County Public Health Department
1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and referrals for county public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamedacountyca.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 Alameda 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.
Call 988Text 988