Boykins

Local offices in Boykins

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Town of Boykins Office

  18206 Virginia Ave., Boykins, VA 23827

  Help here

  • Town services and billsAsk about town services or pay real estate tax, personal property tax, refuse collection, and other town bills.Read more
  Call 757-654-6361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofboykinsva.com

• Local office · City office

  Boykins Police Department

  Help here

  • Local police assistanceCall the department for help with local police matters.
  Call 757-556-2709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofboykinsva.com

Town of Boykins website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Boykins first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Deep Creek Baptist

  49 miles from the center of Boykins

  250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM. Drive-through

  What to bring: Drive-through distribution.

  Call 757-487-2182DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Deep Creek United Methodist Church

  49 miles from the center of Boykins

  141 North George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 10:45 AM

  What to bring: Guests may visit once per month.

  Call 757-487-1698Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Candy Cares, Inc.

  49 miles from the center of Boykins

  405 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 12 PM. By appointment

  What to bring: Friday pickup requires an appointment. No appointment is needed on fourth Sundays.

  Call 757-606-0669DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on candycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Life Church

  49 miles from the center of Boykins

  423 Shell Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (4th of the month)

  What to bring: Appointments are required for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday distributions.

  Call 757-227-6930Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Trinity Faith Diamond

  49 miles from the center of Boykins

  1023 Deep Creek Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  Call 757-485-9824Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Church of El Shaddai

  50 miles from the center of Boykins

  1005 George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through

  What to bring: Drive-through distribution.

  Call 757-956-6230Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Boykins

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Boykins

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Boykins. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works-Franklin Center

  16 miles away

  100 North College Drive, Room 214, Franklin, VA 23851

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4pm

  Call 757-569-6070DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 5, 2025

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works Emporia Center

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  321 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA 23847

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 4:00pm

  Call 434-634-2326DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Suffolk Workforce Development Center

  Also helps young people

  36 miles away

  157 North Main Street, Suite D 2nd Floor, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Hours: Mondays-Fridays - 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.

  Call 757-514-7730DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 6, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Southampton County

Boykins is in Southampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Southampton County Department of Social Services

  26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland, VA 23837

  Help here

  • Public assistance and family supportGet help applying for public assistance and temporary financial support for individuals and families.
  • Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about a child or an older adult who may need protection.
  Call 757-653-3080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southamptoncounty.org

• 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.
  Call 800-230-6977Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Hampton Roads Community Action Program

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community support programs serving Southampton County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacap.org

• Public health · State office

  Southampton County Health Department

  26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland, VA 23837

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and information about local health programs.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 757-653-3040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Western Tidewater Community Services Board

  7025 Harbour View Blvd, Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet help accessing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 757-758-5106DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wtcsb.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Southampton Circuit Court

  22350 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesVisit the clerk for help with court filings, probate, and marriage licenses.
  Call 757-653-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us

Everything in Southampton County

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