Benefits
Escondido, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Escondido where older adults can apply for benefits and get free help: Social Security, the county social services office, Medi-Cal help, the Area Agency on Aging, and free Medicare counseling through HICAP. Statewide programs are listed on the California benefits page.
State benefits offices
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — North Inland Family Resource Center — 649 West Mission Avenue #3, Escondido, CA 92025
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — North Inland Family Resource Center |
| Address | 649 West Mission Avenue #3, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| Phone | 866-262-9881 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief. |
| Source | San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — North Inland Family Resource Center (www.sandiegocounty.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.