CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
• Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalW…

Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2125/Medi-Cal-Program
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benef…

Placer County Animal Services provides animal care, sheltering, and field services for much of Placer County.

Shelter services include:

• Lost pet reunification
• Pet adoption
• Pet licensing (including new senior discount for qualifying residents)
• Vaccine clinics
• Resources for pet owners
• Connections to local rescue groups and nonprofits
• Shelter tours and community education
• Volunteer and animal foster programs

Field services include:

• Stray animal pickup
• Aggressive animal response
• Animal cruelty and neglect investigations
• Barking complaints
• Public education and disaster response
• Pickup of injured domestic animals and wildlife

Additional notes:

As of May 2025, Placer County residents aged 62 and older may receive 50% off licensing fees for up to two spayed or neutered dogs. Available online or in person. Not valid in Auburn, Roseville, or Rocklin, which manage their own programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1909/Animal-Services
• Health & Human Services - https://www.pla…

The Auburn Senior Center (ASC) serves as a hub offering socialization, recreation, and resources for seniors in Placer county.

Activities and services include:

• Fitness and Wellness | Tai Chi, yoga/chair yoga, line dancing, low impact aerobics, and strength training
• Games and Social | Regular sessions for bingo, mahjong (Chinese and American), chess, cribbage, and pinochle
• Hobbies and Education | Classes in watercolor painting, woodcarving, knitting, and ukulele
• Special Services:
• AARP Tax Services: Free tax preparation by appointment (typically February - April)
• Genealogy: Professional consultations available by appointment
• Conversational Spanish classes

Additional notes:

A membership fee of $30/year applies to seniors under 90 years old.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburnseniorcenter.com/

The The Salvation Army Corps in Auburn provides spiritual care and social services for Placer County residents, including emergency assistance and community programming.

Services include:

• A food pantry
• Ready-to-eat lunch bags for people experiencing homelessness
• Emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities (based on funding and zip code)
• Disaster relief services
• Referrals to rehabilitation programs
• Youth activities and summer camps
• Men's and women's fellowship groups
• Senior outreach and support
• Intermittent case management for adults and families

Web pages

• Home - https://auburn.salvationarmy.org/auburn/

Loomis Senior Life Center provides numerous programs and meets at the 1st United Methodist Church in Loomis. The center's goal is to expand the mind, the body, and the spirits of seniors to enable them to stay in their homes for as long as possible.

Programs include:

• Craft
• Zumba Gold
• Stretchersize 
• Yoga 
• Tai Chi 
• Bingo
• Art class 
• Sewing and quilting 
• Special programs (provided once in a while)
  • Choirs
  • Instrumentalists
  • Speakers on topics of interest to seniors
  • Card games
  • Board games
  • Conversation

All services are provided for $4.00 per person per day.

Loomis Senior Life Center provides a continental breakfast and a full nutritious hot lunch each day. There is a pianist that plays at lunch time. Come and share your joys and concerns in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.loomisseniorlifecenter.com/

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
• Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalW…

Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2125/Medi-Cal-Program
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefit…

Yuba City Senior Activity center provides recreation programs for seniors 50+ in the Yuba-Sutter area.

Services and programs offered

• Senior bus trips
• Senior brochure
• Waffle Wednesday
• Friday Night Bingo
• Collette Vacations

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yubacity.net/departments/parks___recreation/senior_center.php
• Registration for classes - https://secure.rec1.com/CA/yuba-city-ca/catalog
• Senior bus trips - https://cms3.revize.com/revize/yubacity/Document%20Center/Departments/Park%20&%20Recreation/Fall%2025%20Trips%20Updated%209%209%2025.pdf?t=202509101101360&t=202509101101360
• Senior brochure - https://cms3.revize.com/revize/yubacity/Document%20Center/Departments/Park%20&%20Recreation/Senior%20Center/Senior%20Center%20tri-fold%20brochure%202025.pdf?t=202505081401420&t=202505081401420
• Waffle Wednesday - https://cms3.revize.com/revize/yubacity/Free%20Waffles%20(2).pdf?t=202411051507390&t=202411051507390
• Friday Night Bingo - https://cms3.revize.com/revize/yubacity/Document%20…

FREED offers programs and resources for seniors and people with disabilities.

Services include:

• Assisting people with making decisions about their short- or long-term care needs
• Assistance with tools and devices to support daily living including an Equipment Reuse Program, a Device Lending Library, and a Vendor Services Directory
• Making minor home repairs and modifications that support seniors and people with disabilities through the Fix It Program
• Benefits Counseling and planning to help sharpen Independent Living Skills and Youth Services
• Access to computers and the internet, a Friendly Visitors Program, advocacy, information and referral to help answer questions about disability related needs and issues
• Senior Transportation vouchers that can be used for trips on Dial-A-Ride

FREED is a Independent Living Center and a lead agency for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

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Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/