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Fullerton Local Assistance Programs

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

Community Legal Aid SoCalFree legal advice and representation
Websitecommunitylegalsocal.org
Phone714-571-5200
Toll-free1-800-834-5001
Address250 East Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805
HoursCall to make an appointment. Hotline hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Community Legal Aid SoCal, formerly the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, provides free legal advice, counseling and representation on civil matters to low-income residents of Orange County, including housing, family law, immigration and consumer issues. Its Anaheim office at 250 East Center Street is the closest office to Fullerton. Call the hotline to find out whether you qualify.1

Food

Pathways of HopeCommunity food pantry and housing help
Websitepohoc.org
Phone714-680-3691
Address611 S Ford Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
HoursMonday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; appointment required, book on the Pathways of Hope site

Pathways of Hope runs the HUB of Hope community food pantry in Fullerton, at 611 S Ford Ave, and provides food, shelter and housing help across North Orange County. The food pantry serves by appointment, booked through the Pathways of Hope site.2

First Lutheran ChurchCaring Hands food pantry and to-go meals
Websiteflcfullerton.com
Phone714-871-7820
Address215 N Lemon St, Fullerton, CA 92832
HoursFood pantry Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM; to-go meals Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

First Lutheran Church runs the Caring Hands Food Pantry, which gives groceries to neighbors in need every Wednesday morning, and serves to-go meals prepared by neighboring churches every Tuesday evening. Call the church office with questions.3

Social services

Center for Healthy NeighborhoodsFree community programs and services
Websitehealthyneighborhoods.fullerton.edu
Phone714-441-3401
Address320 W Elm Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Hours9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; call for an appointment

The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is a Cal State Fullerton and City of Fullerton partnership that offers free programs and services to the community, supported by partnerships and donor contributions. Call to make an appointment.4

Radiant FuturesCrisis support for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking
Websiteradiantfutures.org
Phone877-531-5522
Address201 E Amerige Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Hours24-hour helpline

Radiant Futures, formerly the Women’s Transitional Living Center, provides crisis support and services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, plus education to prevent violence. Its Fullerton Campus is at 201 E Amerige Ave. Call the 24-hour helpline for help.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Community Legal Aid SoCal, Contact us and Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services re-brand to become Community Legal Aid SoCal. ↩

  2. Pathways of Hope, Home page and Donation Drive. Food program hours and the appointment requirement are from Cal State Fullerton: Other Food Resources. ↩

  3. First Lutheran Church Fullerton, Caring Hands. The street address is not on the church site; it is from the Fullerton Public Library landmarks list: Fullerton Landmarks. ↩

  4. California State University, Fullerton, Center for Healthy Neighborhoods. ↩

  5. Radiant Futures, Home page and Open House. ↩

  1. Garden Grove Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Glendale Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. Hayward Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. Hesperia Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. Huntington Beach Local Assistance Programs, California.

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