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211 California
Free, confidential referrals to local help with food, housing, bills and more. Dial 211, or call 866-346-3211 and enter your ZIP code to reach your local 211. A few rural counties have no active 211 service.
USAGov food assistance
Federal guide to SNAP, WIC, school meals and emergency food. For food today, the National Hunger Hotline is 1-866-348-6479 or 1-877-842-6273, weekdays 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific.
California services and assistance
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