Fremont
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Local offices in Fremont
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Fremont Human Services Department
3300 Capitol Ave., Building B, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Housing help · City office
Fremont Housing Division
39550 Liberty St., First Floor, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- Affordable housing informationFind information about affordable housing options and the city's housing interest lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Older adults · City office
Aging and Family Services
3300 Capitol Ave., Building B, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportFind resources, activities, and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Older adults · City office
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont, CA
Help here
- Older adult programsFind programs, classes, services, and events for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Older adults · City office
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont, CA
Help here
- Older adult programsFind programs, classes, services, and events for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Local office · City office
Fremont City Hall
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- City information and issue reportingCall for general city information or use the city's website to report an issue.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
State office
California DMV Fremont Field Office
4287 Central Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Fremont Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library collections, public spaces, and programs at the Fremont branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fremont Community Services
3300 Capitol Ave., Building B, Fremont, CA 94538
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation classes, sports, camps, events, and park facility rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fremont.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fremont first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Victor's Parish Food Pantry
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
8.3 miles from the center of Fremont3108 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
9.8 miles from the center of Fremont467 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
Food pantry
Verbo South Bay - Hyland Avenue
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
10 miles from the center of Fremont5038 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
St. John Vianney Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
11 miles from the center of Fremont4600 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
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
11 miles from the center of Fremont81 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
Free grocery market
True Vine Baptist Church
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
11 miles from the center of Fremont505 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM. Walk-up only
What to bring: Bring identification, proof of minors, and proof of residence on your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fremont
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
Fremont 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