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Local offices in Caroline County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Caroline County Department of Social Services
17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care, or energy assistance and get help with family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caroline.va.us
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Caroline County Health Department
17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local clinical and public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Caroline County Behavioral Health Clinic
19254 Rogers Clark Blvd., Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet outpatient counseling, case management, and other mental health or substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rappahannockareacsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging
460 Lendall Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthygenerations.org
Emergency help · County office
Caroline County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management
17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county's response plans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caroline.va.us
Library · County office
Caroline County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, information, and public programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caroline.va.us
Caroline County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Caroline County, closest to the center of Bowling Green first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Ginter Park United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Ginter Park United Methodist Church
33 miles from the center of Bowling Green1010 W Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Hours
- Wed8:30 AM to 11 AM
Listed on ginterparkumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Meadowbridge Community Market
Madrva
33 miles from the center of Bowling Green3613 Meadowbridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23222
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 4 PM. Appointment required
Who can come: All people
What to bring: Make an appointment in advance. No identification, proof of income, or proof of address is required.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on madrva.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at MADRVA Free Store
RVA Community Fridges
33 miles from the center of Bowling Green3613 Meadowbridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23222
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
St. Thomas' Food & Wellness Pantry
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
33 miles from the center of Bowling Green3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 5 PM
Who can come: Neighbors in need
What to bring: A Feed More card and valid ID are requested but are not required. A card can be provided at registration.
Listed on stthomasrichmond.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Atlantic Outreach Group Inc
Atlantic Outreach Group
34 miles from the center of Bowling Green4411 Jacque St, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment is needed for emergency food. Appointments are needed for larger grocery pickups.
Listed on aog4u.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at 6PIC
RVA Community Fridges
34 miles from the center of Bowling Green3001 Meadowbridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23222
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Caroline County
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
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 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
Quin Rivers Agency for Community Action
211 Rocketts Way Ste 200, Henrico, VA 23231-3069
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Caroline County
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 Caroline County. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works - Fredericksburg Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
10304 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Hours: Monday -Friday 9:00pm-4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Career Works-Warsaw Center
Also helps young people
33 miles away
487 Main St #1117, Warsaw, VA 22572
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 18, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Career Works - Richmond
Also helps young people
34 miles away
4914 Radford Avenue, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Bay Area Local Workforce Development Board
487 Main Street, PO Box 1117, Warsaw, VA 22572
Workforce board
Virginia Works (aka Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
2221 Edward Holland Dr, P.O. Box 25519, Richmond, VA 23230
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.
Cities and towns in Caroline 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Virginia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
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Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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