Claremont
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Local offices in Claremont
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Claremont Water and Sewer System
4115 Spring Grove Avenue, Claremont, VA 23899
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the town about water and sewer service and bill payment dates.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontva.gov
Local office · City office
Claremont Town Hall
4115 Spring Grove Avenue, Claremont, VA 23899
Help here
- Town services and paymentsVisit or call Town Hall for town services, tax payments, and information about water and sewer bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontva.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Claremont first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Oakwood Arts
RVA Community Fridges
32 miles from the center of Claremont3511 P St, Richmond, VA 23223
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 Fat Rabbit
RVA Community Fridges
33 miles from the center of Claremont2025 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223
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
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
33 miles from the center of Claremont3510 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
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
33 miles from the center of Claremont109 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
RVA Community Fridge at The Bearded Kitchen
RVA Community Fridges
33 miles from the center of Claremont2414 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
Free meals
Feeding Ministry
3rd Street Bethel A.M.E.
34 miles from the center of Claremont614 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Wednesday
Who can come: People who are food insecure in the Greater Richmond area
Listed on thirdstreetbethel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Claremont
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
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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
Central 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 Surry County
Claremont is in Surry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Surry County Department of Social Services
45 School Street, Surry, VA 23883
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health, energy, and child care assistance, and ask about child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surrycountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Surry Health Department
474 Colonial Trail West, Dendron, VA 23839
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall the health department about immunizations, family planning, pregnancy care, and other clinic services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food support and nutrition help to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
District 19 Community Services Board, Surry Counseling Services
474 Colonial Trail West, Surry, VA 23883
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on d19csb.com
Older adults · Regional office
Crater District Area Agency on Aging
23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Surry County Office of Emergency Services
1239 Colonial Trail West, Dendron, VA 23839
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help preparing for or responding to a local emergency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surrycountyva.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Surry County Resource and Employment Center
11916 Rolfe Highway, Surry, VA 23883
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job seeker services, employment resources, and skills development.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on surrycountyva.gov
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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