Antioch Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Antioch, California that provide legal aid, food and community services. Statewide programs are described on the California page.

Legal aid

Bay Area Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income Bay Area residents. Its Legal Advice Line gives counsel and advice in all languages on a range of civil legal issues. Call the line to find out whether you qualify for help.¹

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services provides free legal advice, assistance and representation to Contra Costa County residents age 60 and older. It gives particular attention to housing, economic security and elder abuse.²

Food

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa serves hot meals to anyone in need of food at its Antioch dining room in the American Legion Hall. Meals are open to the public on weekdays.³

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano runs produce distributions, mobile pantries and partner food pantries at sites across Antioch. Its Concord warehouse is not a public food pickup site. Call the helpline or check the Antioch page for current distribution times and locations.⁴

Social services

The Antioch office of Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services takes applications for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal and other county aid. Apply online, by phone or in person at the Delta Fair Boulevard office.⁵

The East Contra Costa Family Justice Center is a one-stop center for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking. Call or visit the Deer Valley Road center for help.⁶