The Roseville Corps of The Salvation Army offers community meals, a food pantry, and food boxes (food boxes may be obtained once a month). Location: 100 Lincoln Street, Roseville, CA 95678.

Community Meals

• Friday Lunch – 11am-12pm
• Saturday Breakfast – 8-9am

Food Pantry
Food Pantry can be used as needed (Food Boxes, info below, may be obtained once a month)

• Monday through Thursday - 9am-Noon and 12:30-2:30pm
• Friday - 9-11am and 12:30-2:30pm

Food Box
To receive a Food Box once a month a proof of address (for example, a recent utility bill/rent agreement/mortgage statement) and ID must be provided. This location serves South Placer County (Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis, Granite Bay, Penryn, Sheridan, Antelope 95843, Orangevale 95663 and Citrus Heights 95621 & 95610).

• Monday through Thursday - 10am-12:55 pm and 2-3 pm
• Friday - 1-3 pm

Web pages 

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/
• Community meals & food pantry - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-ser…

The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance and community support for Rocklin and Roseville residents. Services include:

• Rental Assistance – Limited funds for Rocklin; none for Roseville until August 2025.
• Utility Assistance – Roseville utilities only; unavailable until August 2025.
• Food Assistance – Emergency pantry and community meals.
• Other Services – Disaster response, showers, holiday programs, childcare, job search support, and spiritual counseling.

Web pages

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-services/

The Victim/Witness program provides advocacy, information, and support services to victims and witnesses of crime in Placer County. Program services are free and available regardless of citizenship status. 

Eligibility requires that the crime be reported to law enforcement, that victims cooperate in the investigation and prosecution, and that victims did not contribute to the events leading to the crime.

Services include:

• Court escort and support during criminal proceedings
• Referrals for emergency assistance, including shelter, food, and clothing
• Follow-up counseling and employer intervention
• Reimbursement for mental health counseling, medical and dental expenses, wage loss, and emergency relocation costs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/3356/Victim-Witness-Assistance
• Victim Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7191/Victims-Services
• Criminal Justice Process - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7238/Know-the-process
• Grief and Loss Support - https://www.placer.ca.gov…

The Placer SPCA is here to help the companion animals of Placer County and their owners in times of financial hardship through the Pet Food Assistance program. SPCA provides pet food when available to those in need. No appointment is necessary; however, assistance is dependent on supplies available. Must be a Placer County resident. Food may be picked up every 30 days.

The Placer SPCA receives all pet food in this program solely through donations. They do not have the same brand or type of food for pets at all times. At the time of signing up you must meet and prove all eligibility requirements. The food assistance program is meant to be temporary assistance in your time of need. You will need to reapply annually and all eligibility requirements must be met.

The quantity of food given every 30 days is determined by the size of your animals, using the following guidelines, and is at our discretion.

Web pages

• Home - https://placerspca.org/
• Pet Food Assistance - https://placerspca…

To stay at The Gathering Inn, a referral through the Coordinated Entry system is required. To get a referral, call the Placer County Homeless Resource Helpline at 833-375-2237 (or 833-3PLACER).

The Gathering Inn South Placer Emergency Shelter is a nomadic shelter located in Roseville. This shelter welcomes individuals and families. Partnerships with churches throughout Placer County make this program possible by providing guests with a meal and a safe place to sleep. Intakes and case management are offered 7 days/week.

• Intake starts at 1pm.
• Check in is at 4pm.
• Bus leaves at 6pm to different churches every night.

The Gathering Inn provides a variety of services – some just for people in their program or on the waiting list, and others for the wider community of people in need. People can get on the waiting list by calling 211 and ALSO calling TGI to confirm they want to receive services and get into the program.

Services for TGI program participants and those on the waiting list include:

• Fo…

County of Placer Human Services offers a drop-in service to assist eligible individuals applying for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief. 

The drop-in service is open Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays) from 8am-12pm at 415 Roseville Square, Roseville, CA, 95678.

Apply for / Access Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Assistance)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2096/Human-Services
• Apply for Benefits Online - BenefitsCal.com

Volunteers of America (VOA) Family Shelter, Home Start Inc. operates a non-profit emergency shelter (operating 24/7, 365 days a year) for homeless families in Placer County.

Services include:

• Intensive Case Management
• Housing advocacy
• Housing placement services
• Individual units – so rather than a nomadic shelter, each family will have their own unit
• Food (as needed)
• Support
• Live in-person support – after hours
• Life skills groups
• Ready to rent certified training
• Extensive housing placement services

Intake Information:

• Mon-Fri
• Intakes no later than noon
• Emergency cases – intakes after noon
• No walk-ins

To stay at Volunteers of America Family Shelter, a referral through the Coordinated Entry system is required. To receive a referral, call the Placer County Homeless Resource Helpline at 833-375-2237 (833-3PLACER).

Web pages

• Volunteers of America - https://www.voa-ncnn.org/
• VOA / Home Start - https://www.voa-ncnn.org/locations/home-start/

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Classes

• Financial Management/Budgeting Workshops
• Employment Readiness (includes job search assistance)

Basic Needs Assistan…

The Cirby Wellness Center offers free wellness activities and support services for Adult System of Care (ASOC) clients and community members.

Services include:

• Hosting group activities such as journaling, choir, gardening, hiking, and health education
• Providing support with job readiness, resume writing, and budgeting
• Offering help accessing housing, food banks, Medi-Cal, and mental health screenings
• Supplying all needed materials; no cost to participate

Additional notes:

Open to both ASOC clients and the general public. Operates within a county outpatient mental health clinic, where additional services may be available.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6304/Cirby-Wellness-Center