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Chico Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Services of Northern California, Chico OfficeFree legal assistance
Websitelsnc.net
Phone530-345-9491
Address541 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 95928
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Legal Services of Northern California provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Plumas counties, including help with housing, public benefits, health care and consumer issues. Its Chico office also runs a senior law program. Call the office to find out whether you qualify for help.1

Community Legal Information Center (CLIC)Free legal information
Websitecsuchico.edu
Phone530-898-4354
Address25 Main Street, Suite 102, Chico, CA 95928
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (fall and spring semesters)

The Community Legal Information Center is a student-run clinic at Chico State that provides free legal information to students and community members, with help on housing, family law, workers rights, consumer issues and more. Paralegal students work under attorney supervision, and the clinic provides information, not representation in court.2

Food

North State Food BankFood bank
Websitebuttecaa.com
Phone530-712-2600
Address181 E Shasta Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
HoursCall for distribution times and locations

The North State Food Bank, run by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, collects and distributes food to pantries across Butte County and nearby counties. Call for current distribution times and locations.3

Chico Community Food LockerFood pantry
Websiteourdivinesavior.org
Phone530-895-8331
Address1386 Longfellow Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Chico Community Food Locker, run by Catholic Ladies Relief Society, gives out emergency food to people in need in Chico. Bring ID and proof of benefits; each household can pick up one food bag per month.4

Social services

Torres Community ShelterEmergency shelter
Websitetruenorthbutte.org
Phone530-891-9048
Address101 Silver Dollar Way, Chico, CA 95928
HoursOpen 24 hours a day; new guest intake at 2:00 PM, returning guests check in by 6:00 PM

The Torres Community Shelter is the largest emergency shelter in Butte County, open around the clock for adults who are Butte County residents. Guests get a bed, three meals a day, showers, laundry and help from case managers with health care, housing and employment.5

Jesus CenterShelter, meals and support services
Websitejesuscenter.org
Phone530-345-2640
Address2255 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Jesus Center provides shelter, transitional housing, meals and support services for people experiencing homelessness in Chico. Its programs help guests move toward stable housing and work.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Services of Northern California, Chico. ↩

  2. Community Legal Information Center, Chico State, Student Resources. Hours rest on the 211 listing for the clinic, which gives fall and spring semester hours of Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ↩

  3. Community Action Agency of Butte County, North State Food Bank. Address and phone rest on the CalFoods listing, since the Food Bank page does not show them in text; distribution times vary by site, call for current times. ↩

  4. Chico Community Food Locker, run by Catholic Ladies Relief Society. Phone, address and hours rest on listings: the Butte County California Children’s Services referral guide (October 2024) and the Chico Enterprise-Record (November 2026). Our Divine Savior parish confirms Catholic Ladies Relief Society operates the Food Locker. ↩

  5. True North Housing Alliance, Torres Community Shelter. ↩

  6. Jesus Center, About. ↩

  1. Chula Vista Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Clovis Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. Concord Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. Corona Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. Costa Mesa Local Assistance Programs, California.

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