Cheriton

Local offices in Cheriton

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.
  Call 800-230-6977Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Cheriton Office

  21314 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316

  Help here

  • Town services and paymentsAsk about town services and pay town bills, including trash service and vehicle decals.Read more
  Call 757-331-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcheriton.org

• State office

  Cheriton DMV Select

  21314 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316

  Help here

  • Vehicle servicesGet help with vehicle titles, registration, plates, and related vehicle transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

Town of Cheriton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Teresa Food Pantry

  Holy Trinity Catholic Church

  29 miles from the center of Cheriton

  154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 4 PM
  Call 757-480-3433DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Pius X Food Pantry

  St. Pius X Catholic Church

  30 miles from the center of Cheriton

  7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Residents of Norfolk

  Call 757-583-0291DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Trinity Church

  30 miles from the center of Cheriton

  4397 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

  Hours

  • Mon3 PM to 5 PM
  Call 757-464-0371Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Kingdom Investing Outreach Center

  31 miles from the center of Cheriton

  4525 E Honeygrove Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM
  • Sun1 PM to 2 PM
  Call 757-904-6081Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Norfolk United Methodist Church Food Pantry

  Norfolk United Methodist Church

  31 miles from the center of Cheriton

  6870 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 757-628-6543DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on norfolk-umc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Haygood United Methodist Church

  31 miles from the center of Cheriton

  4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 757-499-1269Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Cheriton

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

Offices for all of Northampton County

Cheriton is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Northampton County Department of Social Services

  5265 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help with food benefits, Medicaid, child care, temporary financial help, employment services, and family support.
  • Child supportContact the department for help with child support services.
  Call 757-678-5153DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.northampton.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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Northampton County Health Department

  7114 Lankford Highway, Nassawadox, VA 23413

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesVisit or call for public health services such as vaccines, disease testing, and reproductive health care.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and children under five.Read more
  Call 757-442-6228DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Eastern Shore Community Services Board

  Help here

  • Community behavioral health servicesContact the board to find mental health and substance use services for Eastern Shore residents.
  Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Northampton County Courts

  5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347

  Help here

  • Court information and formsGet court schedules, clerk information, and links to forms for Northampton County cases.
  • Court self-helpFind plain-language court information and resources for people representing themselves.Read more
  Call 757-678-0465DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging / Community Action Agency

  5432 Bayside Road, Exmore, VA 23350

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  • Community action servicesAsk about help with energy costs, weatherization, and emergency home repairs.
  Call 757-442-9652DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Northampton 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