Bell Gardens
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Local offices in Bell Gardens
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Human services · City office
Community Family Service Center
6662 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Benefits and service referralsGet help with benefit applications, forms, and referrals for food, disability, and other services.
- Emergency foodAsk about free emergency food and the monthly family food program.
- Utility bill helpAsk whether you qualify for a one-time grant toward an overdue electric bill.
- Rental assistanceApply for city rental help if you qualify and funds are still available.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellgardens.org
Housing help · City office
Bell Gardens Housing Division
7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Housing servicesGet help with rent stabilization, rental assistance, homebuyer programs, and housing forms.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellgardens.org
Older adults · City office
Bell Gardens Senior Centers
6722 Clara Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Senior activities and programsAdults age 55 and older can take part in activities, fitness, and social programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellgardens.org
State office
California DMV Bell Gardens Field Office
6801 South Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Bell Gardens Library
7110 South Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, research tools, and digital library materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lacountylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Bell Gardens City Hall
7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall with questions about city services and departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellgardens.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation and Community Services
7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city classes, youth activities, sports, and programs at local parks and centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellgardens.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bell Gardens first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Community Resource Center in East L.A.
Community Resource Center
4 miles from the center of Bell Gardens4801 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
Listed on communityresourcecenterla.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grocery Grab N' Go at McKinley Elementary School
Help Me Help You
5.9 miles from the center of Bell Gardens6822 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
Listed on helpmehelpu.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Free Farmer's Market
Light and Life Christian Fellowship
7 miles from the center of Bell Gardens5951 Downey Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on llcf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekly Food Distribution
Light and Life Christian Fellowship
7 miles from the center of Bell Gardens5951 Downey Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805
Hours
- Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
What to bring: Register weekly
Listed on llcf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Universal Community Health Center Food Pantry
Universal Community Health Center
7.3 miles from the center of Bell Gardens1919 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 12 PM; 12:35 PM to 4:30 PM
- Tue8 AM to 12 PM; 12:35 PM to 4:30 PM
- Wed8 AM to 12 PM; 12:35 PM to 4:30 PM
- Thu8 AM to 12 PM; 12:35 PM to 4:30 PM
- Fri8 AM to 12 PM; 12:35 PM to 4:30 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (2nd of the month). Until supplies run out
Who can come: Everyone in the community
What to bring: No requirements, paperwork, income checks, or patient status needed
Listed on uchcla.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Meal Service
The Midnight Mission
7.5 miles from the center of Bell Gardens601 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Breakfast: 6:15 am for special guests and families; 6:30 am for general population. Lunch: 12:15 pm for special guests and families; 12:30 pm for general population; no lunch on Sunday. Dinner: 4:15 pm for special guests and families; 4:30 pm for general population.
Who can come: Anyone who walks through the doors
Listed on midnightmission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bell Gardens
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
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA 90601
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
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
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
City of Los Angeles, Community Investment for Families Department
1200 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services
12860 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746-3411
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
790 W. Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Beach Community Action Partnership
117 West Victoria Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Los Angeles County
Bell Gardens 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
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.
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
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
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
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmh.lacounty.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 LA
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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