Alberta
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Local offices in Alberta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Local office · City office
Town of Alberta Administrative Office
138 West First Avenue, Alberta, VA 23821
Help here
- Town services and water or sewer questionsContact the town office with questions about town services or water and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Alberta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
48 miles from the center of Alberta3510 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Community members
Listed on bcrsrva.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Union Baptist Church Food Pantry
First Union Baptist Church
49 miles from the center of Alberta6144 Derwent Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Hours
- Tue6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in need in South Richmond
What to bring: No income minimum. State basic household information; no proof is required.
Listed on thefubc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Sankofa Farms
RVA Community Fridges
50 miles from the center of Alberta309 Covington Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at The Bearded Kitchen
RVA Community Fridges
52 miles from the center of Alberta2414 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
52 miles from the center of Alberta109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sixth Baptist Church Food Pantry
Sixth Baptist Church
53 miles from the center of Alberta2204 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: The community
Listed on sixthbaptistchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alberta
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feed More
8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
The Improvement Association
1750 E Atlantic St, Emporia, VA 23847-6584
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brunswick County
Alberta is in Brunswick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Brunswick County Department of Social Services
201 Sharp Street, Suite 100, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Help here
- Food, health, and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance, and temporary cash assistance.Apply online
- Child and adult protective servicesContact the department to report concerns about abuse or neglect of a child or adult.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local social services department.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brunswickco.com
State office
Brunswick WIC Clinic
1632 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Brunswick County Health Department
1632 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southside Behavioral Health, Brunswick Services
2087 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for outpatient mental health, substance use, developmental disability, or crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southsidebh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lake Country Area Agency on Aging
1105 West Danville Street, South Hill, VA 23970
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for services and support for older adults and caregivers in Brunswick County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Brunswick County Emergency Services
1458 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brunswickco.com
Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Virginia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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