VITA — free tax preparation (United Way of Santa Barbara County)
- United Way of Santa Barbara County, 320 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, plus VITA sites countywide during tax season
- 805-965-8591
CalFresh food benefits — Kern County Department of Human Services
- 100 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (main office; district offices in Delano, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Mojave, Ridgecrest, Shafter, and Taft)
- (661) 631-6000; CalFresh Application Request line (661) 631-6062
CAPK VITA — free tax help
- 300 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Call 2-1-1 for appointments and current sites
SOAR help — SSI/SSDI disability applications (Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance)
- 615 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- (661) 325-5943
CalFresh (food benefits / EBT card) — how to apply in Imperial County
- Online at BenefitsCal.com, or in person at Imperial County DSS, 2895 S. 4th St. Bldg C or 2995 S. 4th St. Suite 105, El Centro, CA 92243; Brawley One Stop, 860 Main St., Brawley, CA 92227
- (760) 337-6800
Imperial County Department of Social Services — benefits & housing help
- 2995 S. 4th St., Suite 105, El Centro, CA 92243 (also 2895 S. 4th St.)
- (760) 337-6800; Homeless Resource Assistance Line (442) 265-0211