Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
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Rent, housing, and shelter
Start here if you are behind on rent, facing eviction, at risk of homelessness, or looking for housing assistance.
Riverside County Housing Help
Housing support, homelessness prevention, temporary housing, hotel or motel vouchers for eligible CalWORKs households, and rental assistance referrals.
Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
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Utility bills and home energy
Apply for utility-payment assistance, emergency shutoff help, or weatherization.
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
Utility assistance is appointment-based. Emergency walk-in help is available for confirmed disconnections. The program also offers weatherization and dispute resolution.
Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
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Healthcare
Local primary care, pediatric care, perinatal care, behavioral health, and help enrolling in health and food benefits.
RUHS Banning Community Health Center
Primary care, pediatrics, perinatal care, behavioral health, screenings, immunizations, and income-based discounts for patients without insurance. 940 E. Williams Street.
Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
Faith In Action of the San Gorgonio Pass
Free help applying for or renewing Medi-Cal, getting CalFresh assistance, and connecting with other local services. Walk-ins are welcome at 1735 W. Ramsey Street, Suite 102.
Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
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Legal help and personal safety
Free civil legal assistance for eligible residents and confidential help for domestic violence.
Inland Counties Legal Services
Free civil legal help for eligible residents. Services include housing, public benefits, immigration, family safety, health, debt, and elder law. A tenant and landlord clinic serves Banning Superior Court on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Directory last verified August 24, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
ABB
Neighbors helping neighbors
Local organizations from the ABB community app.
H.E.L.P., Inc.
Monthly food baskets and a community thrift store at 53 S. 6th St. Also helps eligible Edison and SoCalGas customers with utility bills. Call about pantry intake, pickup hours and utility-program requirements before visiting.
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and essentials at local kitchens. The organization lists meals and groceries as free. Check the location and holiday schedule before traveling.
Hot showers, clean clothing, hygiene supplies and connections to local support for people experiencing homelessness. Call to confirm today’s service and availability.
Local club and school programs with homework support, activities and mentoring, including a Banning teen center. Ask your site about enrollment, age requirements, fees and available spaces.
Senior meals, activities and service referrals at 769 N. San Gorgonio Ave. Ask about meal delivery for homebound older adults. Confirm meal eligibility, suggested donations, delivery assessment and current activities.
A Brush with Kindness helps qualifying homeowners with exterior maintenance and minor repairs. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Requires income verification, owner occupancy and homeowners insurance. Apply with Habitat; assistance is not guaranteed.
Hours, funding, waiting lists, and eligibility rules can change. A Better Banning doesn’t determine eligibility, provide case management, or conduct official City business.
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