San Benito County
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Local offices in San Benito County
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Human services · County office
San Benito County Public Assistance
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 206, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and county General Assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Community action · County office
San Benito County Community Services and Workforce Development
1161 San Felipe Road, Building B, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Utility bill helpApply for help with eligible home energy costs such as electricity, propane, or wood.
- Housing and homelessness assistanceAsk about housing support and homelessness programs offered by the agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sbccab.com
Housing help · County office
San Benito County Housing Programs Division
2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Housing assistance informationGet information about affordable housing programs and rental support resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
Public health · County office
San Benito County Public Health Services
351 Tres Pinos Road, Suite A-202, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health information and services for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
San Benito County Behavioral Health
1131 Community Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use treatment, counseling, and referrals.
- 24-hour crisis supportCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 San Benito County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local health and social services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211sanbenitocounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
San Benito County Superior Court Self-Help Center
450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Self-help with court forms and proceduresGet information and help understanding court forms if you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenito.courts.ca.gov
Human services · County office
San Benito County Children and Adult Services
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 205, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Child and adult protective servicesContact the county to report concerns about the safety or care of a child or vulnerable adult.
- In-Home Supportive ServicesGet information about in-home support for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties
175 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and other vulnerable residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorscouncil.org
Veterans · County office
Monterey and San Benito County Military and Veterans Affairs
Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street, Suite 115, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Veterans and survivors benefits claimsGet help filing benefit claims for veterans, their survivors, or dependents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
Emergency help · County office
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services
471 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency information and learn how to prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanbenitocountyca.gov
State office
California DMV Hollister Field Office
80 North Sally Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver license, identification card, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on qr.dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
San Benito County Free Library
470 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Help here
- Library resources and learningUse books, digital resources, internet access, research help, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sbcfl.org
San Benito County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in San Benito County, closest to the center of Hollister first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Christ The King Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
36 miles from the center of Hollister5284 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
Hours
- Fri4 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Santa Teresa Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
37 miles from the center of Hollister794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Seven Trees Family Resource Center (FRC)
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
38 miles from the center of Hollister3975 Mira Loma Way, San Jose, CA 95111
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 5 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Seven Trees Community Center
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
38 miles from the center of Hollister3590 Cas Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
Hours
- Fri7:30 AM to 9 AM (2nd and 4th of the month). Walk-up only
What to bring: No documents needed.
Languages: English, Vietnamese
Listed on shfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
St. Maria Goretti Parish
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
39 miles from the center of Hollister2980 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95111
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Our Lady Of Refuge Church
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
40 miles from the center of Hollister2165 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Hours
- Tue3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: All ages
Listed on ccscc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Benito County
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
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA 95076
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
California Rural Legal Assistance, 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
San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency, Community Services & Workforce Development
1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 108, Hollister, CA 95023
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in San Benito 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
Talk to a person
- 211 San Benito 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