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Santa Ana Community Resources

Updated June 24, 2025

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Food Assistance

Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center Provide fresh produce and other essential services to Asian American Senior Citizens

Project Food Box California residents with Medi-Cal can qualify for a weekly box of fresh produce
Phone: 949-673-0783 

The Seva Collective Free drive-through food pantry and food delivery
Phone: 714-584-7573

Meals on Wheels - Free meal delivery for homebound seniors age 60+
Phone: 714-823-3294

Summer Meal Sites - The federal Sun Meals program offers free meals to children under 18 at locations across Orange County.

Second Harvest Food Bank - Find partner locations in Santa Ana and Orange County for free food distributions.
Phone: 949-653-2900

Delhi Center Food Pantry - Every Monday 10-11:30 a.m.
Phone: 714-481-9600

Latino Health Access: Weekly food pantry Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and health programs for uninsured/immigrant families
Phone: 714-953-5900

Serve the People Community Health Center Food Pantry - Food is provided 4-7 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month
Phone: 714-352-2911

Community Action Partnership Orange County - Food distributions and other assistance programs
Phone: 714-667-0717

Share Our Selves (SOS) - Food pantry Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 949-270-2100

More food assistance programs - Search 2-1-1 Orange County


Financial Assistance

General Relief - County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs
Phone: 800-281-9799

CalFresh - Federal program offering financial help to purchase nutritious food. Undocumented parents can apply for CalFresh on behalf of their U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant children.
Phone:
800-281-9799

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) - Provides cash benefits for the care of children in need when one or both parents are absent, disabled, deceased or unemployed
Phone: 800-281-9799

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) - Provides cash to certain aged, blind and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status
Phone: 800-281-9799

Refugee Cash Assistance - Cash aide is provided to individuals with refugee, asylee, or trafficking-victim status who have been determined to be ineligible for CalWORKs or SSI/SSP
Phone:
800-281-9799


Housing Assistance

Orange County Housing Authority - OCHA administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing

Family Solutions Collaborative - Housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness

Orange County Rescue Mission - Housing communities and support for people experiencing homelessness
Phone: 714-247-4379

Illumination Foundation - Emergency and bridge housing, case management and coordinated entry for families and individuals
For families needing housing, call: 714-507-2490
For individuals needing housing, call: 714-507-2459

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California - Housing referrals and motel/rental assistance vouchers for short-term housing.
Phone: 714-534-6450

Fair Housing Council of Orange County - Fair housing education, landlord /tenant counseling and enforcement services
Phone: 714-569-0823

City of Santa Ana Affordable Housing List

Santa Ana Housing Authority - Provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable members of our community to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance
Phone: 714-667-2284

Orangewood Foundation - They focus on supporting young people in Orange County, with a hot meal, a safe place to stay, and a plan for the future
Phone: 714-619-0200

Rental Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County


Utilities Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Provided through Community Action Partnership
Phone: 714-839-6199

Delhi Center Utility and Phone Bill Assistance - Connects residents with programs to help with bills
Phone: 714-481-9600

Discounted Telephone Services - Search 2-1-1 Orange County

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Water Service Payment Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County


Mental Health Assistance Services

Straight Talk Clinic - Comprehensive mental health services including free crisis intervention
Phone:
714-828-2000

BeWellOC - Mental health and substance use treatment services to all residents of Orange County, regardless of insurance type or ability to pay
Phone:
855-625-4657 for mental health or substance abuse challenges
Phone: 949-749-2500 for non-crisis calls 

Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services - Services to prevent mental health crisis

RESET Toolbox (Orange County Department of Education) - Digital tools and self-paced resources to support resilience and emotional well-being in youth and families.
Phone:
949-900-5388

Mosaic Movement - Provides counseling and supportive services to children, adolescents, and adults

Families Together of Orange County - Behavioral health services for lower-income and uninsured families
Phone:
800-597-7977

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - Affordable mental health services for insured and uninsured residents

Norooz Clinic Foundation - Affordable mental health services
Phone:
714-386-9171


Health Assistance

MediCal Medical Benefits - Available for qualified California residents regardless of immigration status

Share Our Selves (SOS) - Medical, dental and other services
Phone:
949-270-2100

Delhi Center Mobile Clinic - Every first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and third Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone:
714-481-9600

Latino Health Access - Health programs and chronic disease prevention and management for the uninsured.
Phone:
714-542-7792

The Cambodian Family - Health programs and chronic disease prevention and management for the uninsured
Phone:
714-571-1966

UCI Family Health Center - Family, children and women’s healthcare, dental services, and more in Santa Ana
Phone:
657-282-6355

Serve the People Community Health Center - Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, behavioral health
Phone:
714-352-2911

Clarke Lew Medical Group - Provides primary care, preventive screenings, mental health and women’s health services
Phone:
949-243-7788

Medical Care Expense Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County

United We Dream - Mental health resources

OC Health Agency - The Orange County Health Care Agency is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources.

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - Affordable health services for insured and uninsured residents


Jobs Assistance

Employment Development Department - From time to bond with your newborn, support to find a job, resources to focus on your recovery after an illness or injury, or the guidance and support to manage a successful business in California.

Santa Ana WORK Center - The Santa Ana WORK Center connects youths and adults to career services, resources and job opportunities.
Phone:
714-565-2600


Other Services

Boys & Girls Clubs - Since 1955, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has been committed to tackling some of the most challenging social issues that impact this densely-populated community.
Phone:
714-543-7212

Free diaper distributions - Local organizations are providing diaper banks throughout Orange County in collaboration with Community Action Partnership.

Family Justice Center - The Santa Ana Family Justice Center operates in partnership with local nonprofits at Santa Ana Police Department to provide support and services for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, child abuse and more.
Phone:
714-245-8278

Help Me Grow Orange County
Free screenings, referrals, and developmental information for children from birth to 8 years old and their families
Phone:
866-476-9025

OC Clerk Records Office - Obtain copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates
Phone:
714-834-2500

OC Office of Aging - If you are an older adult with any need, call this assistance call center.
Phone:
714-480-6450

OCCTAC (Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center)
Free arts-based after-school programs, youth employment training, and early childhood education for Santa Ana families.
Phone:
714-547-5468

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)
Offers free lifelong services and case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Phone:
714-796‑5100

Santa Ana Public Library eLibrary - Get instant access to all digital resources at the Santa Ana Public Library from home or on the go with a free eLibrary card.

Santa Ana Public Library Online Tutoring - The Santa Ana Public Library provides free online homework help for students in grades K-12.

Post Offices/Passport Services (Santa Ana only)

  1. United States Postal Service & Passport Services:
    615 N BUSH ST.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92702-9998.
    714-973-7721
  2. United States Postal Service:
    2201 N GRAND AVE.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92711-9998.
    714-667-6734
  3. United States Postal Service:
    1620 W 1ST ST.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92703-9998.
    714-541-1033
  4. United States Postal Service:
    1415 S MAIN ST.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92707-9998.
    714-836-0353
  5. United States Postal Service:
    1609 N KING ST.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92706-9998.
    714-835-3098
  6. United States Postal Service:
    1517 S GREENVILLE ST.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92704-9998.
    714-545-1716
  7. United States Postal Service & Passport Services:
    3101 W SUNFLOWER AVE.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92799-0100.
    714-662-6474
  8. United States Postal Service:
    2230 S GRAND AVE.
    SANTA ANA, CA 92735-9998.
    714-667-6733

 

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