Help Near You / Ayuda cerca de usted
Free and low-cost help in Fresno County. Call ahead, since hours change. In an emergency, call 911.
Ayuda gratis o de bajo costo en el condado de Fresno. Llame antes, porque los horarios cambian. En una emergencia, llame al 911.
Call first
211 Fresno County (United Way Fresno and Madera Counties)
24/7 help finding food, housing, rent help, job training and mental health services, in many languages.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential help 24/7 by call or text. Spanish available.
Food
Central California Food Bank
Food distributions and partner pantries across Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties.
CalFresh through Fresno County DSS
Monthly food benefits on an EBT card. Apply at BenefitsCal.com.
www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Assistance-Programs/CalFresh
GetCalFresh
A free online helper for applying for CalFresh, in English and Spanish.
Fresno EOC WIC
Food, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, new parents and children under 5.
Benefits and bills
PG&E CARE discount
35% or more off electricity and 20% or more off gas for qualifying households.
Rent and housing
County of Fresno Housing Assistance
The county's list of rent, shelter and housing programs.
www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Assistance-Programs/Housing-Assistance
Central California Legal Services
Free civil legal help, including tenant rights, for people who qualify.
Health clinics
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
Community health centers with medical, dental and behavioral care.
Jobs
Workforce Connection (Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board)
Free job search help, training and hiring events.
Heat, air and roads
National Weather Service Hanford
Heat, fog, frost and flood alerts for the Valley.
Free things
Fresno County Public Library
Free library cards, computers, Wi-Fi and family programs.