Gloucester County
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Local offices in Gloucester County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Gloucester Department of Social Services
6641 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- Benefits and financial assistanceAsk about public benefits and financial help for eligible households.Apply online
- Adult and child protective servicesReport suspected abuse or neglect and ask about support for children and adults.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gloucesterva.gov
State office
Three Rivers Health District WIC
6882 Main Street, Suites C-F, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Gloucester County Health Department
6882 Main Street, Suites C-F, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services, immunizations, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board, Gloucester Counseling Center
9228 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the counseling center about mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mpnncsb.org
Emergency help · County office
Gloucester County Emergency Management
7478 Justice Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet help preparing for emergencies and signing up for local safety alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gloucesterva.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Gloucester
2348 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
Help here
- DMV servicesVisit this DMV office for available driving and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Gloucester County Public Library
6920 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
Help here
- Library access and research helpBorrow books, use public computers, and get help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gloucesterva.gov
Gloucester County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gloucester County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
35 miles from the center of Gloucester County154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Grace United Methodist Church
36 miles from the center of Gloucester County288 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
- Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
37 miles from the center of Gloucester County405 Talbot Hall Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on ascension-norfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Pius X Food Pantry
St. Pius X Catholic Church
38 miles from the center of Gloucester County7800 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
Listed on spxnorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church
38 miles from the center of Gloucester County7010 Auburn Avenue, Suite M, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Norfolk Church of Christ
38 miles from the center of Gloucester County5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gloucester 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
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
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
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
Bay Aging
5306 Old Virginia St, PO Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175-0610
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
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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