Dendron

Local offices in Dendron

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 Dendron Office

  Help here

  • Town governmentContact the town about local government matters and Town Council business.
  Website

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

• Parks and recreation · County office

  Dendron Community Center

  2850 Rolfe Highway, Dendron, VA 23839

  Help here

  • Community centerVisit the community center for local activities and programs.
  Call 757-294-3044DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on surrycountyva.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Episcopal Church of the Ascension

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  405 Talbot Hall Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM
  Call 757-423-6715DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Trinity Faith Diamond

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  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

  Ghent Area Ministry

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  1301 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Norfolk’s marginalized, transitional, low-income and homeless residents

  Call 757-622-0438DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Church of El Shaddai

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  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

• Food pantry

  Norfolk Church of Christ

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

  Hours

  • Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
  Call 757-489-4134Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Wesley Grace United Methodist Church

  37 miles from the center of Dendron

  288 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505

  Hours

  • Wed6 PM to 7 PM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM
  Call 757-587-2996Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Dendron

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

Offices for all of Surry County

Dendron 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
  Call 757-294-5240DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 757-294-3185DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 757-294-0037DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 804-732-7020DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 757-294-5292DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 757-294-5090DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Surry 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