Immigration and food assistance

The City of Santa Ana offers immigration legal defense and financial assistance programs, a list of local food distributions and other community resources.

Author: peakins@santa-ana.org

Watch the 2025 State of the City Address

Mayor Valerie Amezcua delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, sharing Santa Ana’s progress, key accomplishments and vision for the future. Hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, the event showcased major infrastructure improvements, community-driven initiatives and upcoming projects that will strengthen … Continued

Food assistance available for the Santa Ana community

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we are providing a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help our community. 📍Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707; Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. 📍Catholic Charities of OC: Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center, 2020 … Continued

Find a Vote Center for the November 4 statewide special election

The statewide special election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and vote centers are open now. Find your local polling location in Santa Ana at ocvote.gov/elections/vote-center-locations or drop off a Vote-By-Mail ballot at a drop box or Vote Center in the county by 8 p.m on Nov. 4 to ensure that your vote counts and your voice … Continued

Watch the Santa Ana State of the City 2025 livestream on October 29

Join us for the 2025 State of the City livestream! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join us for Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 11 a.m., highlighting our City’s progress, key achievements and vision for the future. This event is hosted by the … Continued

Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have … Continued

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets – Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII … Continued

OC Streetcar vehicle testing starts on October 16

OCTA announced the OC Streetcar vehicle testing phase starts today, October 16. During vehicle testing, crews will first tow a test streetcar along the track in the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way with a specialized vehicle. For testing activities for today, October 16, the streetcar will be towed at a slow speed from the Maintenance & Storage … Continued

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