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.…

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Cities, zip codes served by The Salvation Army Auburn Corps
Auburn Corps serves roughly Alta to Newcastle. Specifically, these zip codes (some towns have multiple zips and some zips cover multiple towns):

Services include

• Church and Spiritual care
• Food pantry (once a month, M, W, Fri) 
• Housing and utility assistance
• Emergency Disaster services
• Youth programs and Summer camps
• Women’s and Men’s programs
• Senior services
• Intermittent Adult and Family Case Management
• Rehabilitation Services Referrals

Auburn Social Service Office Hours

• Monday - Friday: 10am-2pm Food Pantry
• Monday-Friday: 10am-2pm. Homeless ready-made lunch ba…

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:

• Zumba Gold at 9 am
• Stretchersize at 10 am
• Yoga at 11:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Tai Chi starts at 9:00 am
• Art class on Tuesdays from 9:00 to noon
• Sewing and quilting on Thursdays from 9:00 to noon
• 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.…

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.…

Golden Sierra Job Training Agency offers free resources to job seekers and businesses in Placer, El Dorado and Alpine counties. These resources keep youth in school and improve their skills, assist job seekers with career transition and training and reduce costs for small businesses.

Job seekers - Each job center offers a wide variety of free employment-related resources. Whether you are looking for a job or preparing for a career change, staff will help you develop a customized success plan.

• Find a job
• Get Job Training
• Job Search Resources
• Workshops

Employers - NEXT is Golden Sierra’s suite of services and resources for business owners in Alpine, El Dorado, and Placer Counties.

• Post Job Openings
• Offer On-the-Job Training
• Host a Youth Intern
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://goldensierra.com/
• Job seekers - https://goldensierra.com/jobs/
• Senior job seekers - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - https://ser-national.org/scsep-2/
• Employers - https://goldensierra.com/next/
• Conta…

Advantage Plus Home Care is a non-medical home care agency that serves greater Sacramento seniors and adults in need of assistance at home with tasks such as:

• Meal preparation
• Escort to Doctor visits
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Grocery shopping
• Stand by assist when walking, toileting, or showering
• Caregivers can also assist further with bed baths and incontinence care


Staff at Age Advantage is available 24/7 and free consultations are available. Age Advantage is licensed under the CA Department of Social Services.

Web pages

• Age Advantage of Roseville - http://ageadvantageroseville.com/

The Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station provides landfill services.

There is no senior discount for use of the transfer station.

For questions about senior discount eligibility for residential service, call 530-583-7800. Eligibility requirements include being a full time resident at the service address and being enrolled in the CARE utility payment assistance plan through the electric utility provider.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.waste101.com/hours-location/

Sierra Senior Services provides meal delivery and daily wellness checks in Placer, Nevada and Washoe counties. Allows seniors to remain independent and at home for as long as possible by providing community safety net for the most frail and vulnerable segment of the population.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org
• Monthly Menu Calendar - https://www.sierraseniors.org/meal-delivery