Sonora

Local offices in Sonora

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  California Department of Motor Vehicles, Sonora Field Office

  885 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a California driver license or identification card.Apply online
  • Vehicle registrationHandle vehicle registration, title transfers, plates, and permits.Apply online
  Call 800-777-0133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov

• Local office · City office

  Sonora City Hall

  94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370

  Call 209-532-4541DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sonoraca.com

City of Sonora website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sonora first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Garden Acres Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  45 miles from the center of Sonora

  607 Bird Ave., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Adults 18 and older

  Call 209-468-3984Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Eastside Church of God in Christ

  47 miles from the center of Sonora

  3206 E. Marsh St., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Mon2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Wed2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  Call 209-942-0220Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Kennedy Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  47 miles from the center of Sonora

  2800 S. D St., Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mon. through Fri. 10:30 am. Commodity Program to 3rd Thurs 9 am.

  Who can come: San Joaquin County residents

  Call 209-468-3986Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Valley Community SDA

  Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church

  48 miles from the center of Sonora

  2929 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Must receive food in person. No delivery is available.

  Call 209-915-1959Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Northeast Community Center

  San Joaquin County Human Services Agency

  48 miles from the center of Sonora

  2885 E. Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Mon9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Wed9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Fri9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

  Who can come: ZIP codes 95205 and 95210

  Call 209-468-3918Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Interfaith Food Bank

  48 miles from the center of Sonora

  2209 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95205

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: San Joaquin County residents

  Call 209-460-1044Directions

  Listed on sjgov.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sonora

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Tuolumne County

Sonora is in Tuolumne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Tuolumne County Department of Social Services

  20075 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for CalFresh food benefits or CalWORKs cash aid.
  • Medi-CalGet help applying for Medi-Cal health coverage.
  • In-home supportGet information about in-home care for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 209-533-5711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov

• Public health · County office

  Tuolumne County WIC

  20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 209-533-7431DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov

• Child support · Regional office

  Central Sierra Child Support Agency, Tuolumne County Office

  975 Morning Star Drive, Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and collecting payments.Apply online
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cscsa.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Tuolumne County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or text to get connected with local help for housing, health care, food, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tuolumne.com

• Public health · County office

  Tuolumne County Public Health

  20111 Cedar Road N., Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and referrals for local public health services.
  Call 209-533-7401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Tuolumne County Behavioral Health

  105 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA 95370

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and support.
  • Crisis supportCall or visit for crisis support and help connecting with local services.
  Call 209-533-6245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuolumnecounty.ca.gov

Everything in Tuolumne 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