VITA — free tax preparation (United Way of Santa Barbara County) $0.00 Santa Barbara 805-965-8591 November 7, 2026
CalFresh food benefits — Kern County Department of Human Services $0.00 Bakersfield (661) 631-6000; CalFresh Application Request line (661) 631-6062 November 7, 2026
CAPK VITA — free tax help $0.00 Bakersfield Call 2-1-1 for appointments and current sites November 7, 2026
SOAR help — SSI/SSDI disability applications (Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance) $0.00 Bakersfield (661) 325-5943 November 7, 2026
CalFresh (food benefits / EBT card) — how to apply in Imperial County $0.00 Imperial County (760) 337-6800 November 7, 2026
Imperial County Department of Social Services — benefits & housing help $0.00 El Centro (760) 337-6800; Homeless Resource Assistance Line (442) 265-0211 November 7, 2026