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10 programs available in California

  • Food

CAPSBC Food Bank

San Bernardino County, California

CAPSBC Food Bank strives to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty throughout San Bernardino County by mobilizing the necessary resources to create positive health outcomes for those suffering from hunger and food insecurity. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

No eligibility criteria listed.

Information to gather

No documents listed.

  • Electricity
Up to35% off

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)(CARE)

Available statewide in California

California Alternate Rates for Energy program offers a 30-35% discount on your electric bill and a 20% discount on your natural gas bill. For the CARE Program, electrical companies with 100,000 or more customer accounts in California offer a 30% - 35% discount as required by Public Utilities Code Section 739.1. Electrical companies with fewer than 100,000 customer accounts in California offer a 20% discount. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Income eligibility applies You may also be eligible for CARE if you are enrolled in public assistance programs
  • Household income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Contact your utility company to apply
  • Other
  • Electricity
Up to$1,500
Apply online

Visit LIHEAP/CAA office

California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(CALIHEAP)

Available statewide in California

Helps eligible low-income households pay their home energy costs and avoid utility shutoffs. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • • Be a resident of the state of California • Have a low-income household that falls within California LIHEAP income guidelines • Need assistance with home energy costs • Be responsible for paying utility costs either: ◦ Directly to a utility company, or ◦ Indirectly through rent.
  • Household income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Personal & Household Information
  • Income documentation
  • Current utility information and bills
  • Electricity

Energy Savings Assistance(ESA)

Available statewide in California

Providing no-cost weatherization services to consumers who meet the CARE or FERA income limits. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Income guidelines apply

Information to gather

  • Must request application through your utility service
  • Food

Families Forward Food Pantry

Orange County, California

Offers emergency food assistance and free community markets. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Anyone who lives in Orange County can register for free food assistance through our Community Market – individuals, couples, and families are all welcome to register.
  • Household income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • All households must register to receive food. Register in-person by visiting the front desk at Families Forward or calling them.
  • Electricity
Apply online
Paper application

Family Electric Rate Assistance(FERA)

Available statewide in California

The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program helps eligible customers pay their energy bill. Income-qualified customers get an 18 percent monthly discount on electric rates. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Household income FERA income
  • Household income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Household information including income
  • Food

Farmer's Market Finder

Available statewide in California

Healthy Food incentive programs for SNAP and WIC recipients at farmers markets. CalFresh households can receive dollar-for-dollar matches on fresh produce purchases through programs like Market Match. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • CalFresh EBT card

Information to gather

  • Find a participating market: fmfinder.org
  • Internet
  • Phone
$9.25/mo
Paper application

Federal Lifeline Program

Available statewide in California

Federal FCC program providing a monthly discount on home phone, wireless phone, broadband internet, or bundled voice-broadband service from participating providers. One discount per household. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Household income up to 135% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Proof of program participation OR income documentation
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Last 4 digits of Social Security
  • number or Tribal ID
  • Food

Free Food for Senior Citizens(CAPOC)

Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, California

Each eligible person receives a box of food. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Income guidelines apply

Information to gather

  • Bring your ID to participating locations
  • Job Training
  • Education
  • Children
Program-specific; low-income eligibility for many services
Apply online

Sonoma CAN

Sonoma County, California

Sonoma CAN offers Early Childhood Education opportunities. Health and wellness resources, and workforce pathways programs Learn more

Eligibility criteria

No eligibility criteria listed.

Information to gather

  • Household information (address, number of adults, children, and seniors)
  • Household member information (like names, employment status, and insurance)

Community Action in California

Community Action agencies change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make America a better place to live. They work at the local level to help community members that need it. Visit your local agency