Emporia
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Local offices in Emporia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer
201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsSet up or close a city utility account, ask about a bill, or pay utility charges.Apply online
- City tax paymentsAsk about or pay real estate and personal property taxes.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Housing authority · City office
Emporia Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.us
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Emporia
321 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, training, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia DMV Emporia Customer Service Center
103 Commonwealth Boulevard, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Driver and ID servicesVisit the DMV for driver and identification card services and available testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Richardson Memorial Library
100 Spring Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on meherrinlib.org
Local office · City office
Emporia City Hall
201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- City government informationContact City Hall with questions about city government and city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.us
City of Emporia, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Emporia
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
Feed More
8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
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
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 Emporia
Emporia is in Emporia. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services
1100 Greensville County Circle, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, health care, child care, and other social services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Emporia Redevelopment & Housing Authority
201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Housing-related projectsContact the authority for information about housing-related projects in Emporia.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.us
Public health · State office
Greensville/Emporia Health Department
140 Uriah Branch Way, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Public health clinicsCall to ask about clinic appointments, immunizations, family planning, and other health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
District 19 Community Services Board
1101 Greensville County Circle, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesThe board connects people with mental health and substance use services in the area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.us
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Emporia Workforce Center
321 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Help here
- Workforce and employment servicesGet help with employment and workforce services at the center serving Brunswick County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988