Goochland County
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Local offices in Goochland County
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Human services · County office
Goochland Department of Social Services
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Suite 200, Goochland, VA 23063
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and energy assistance.Apply online
- Child and adult protectionGet help with child or adult abuse, neglect, or safety concerns.
- Child support informationContact the department for help finding the right child support service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goochlandva.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Goochland Health Department
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Goochland-Powhatan Community Services
3058 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet counseling, treatment, case management, and crisis support for mental health or substance use needs.
- Developmental disability servicesGet help finding case management, early support, and other services for developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gpcsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind services that help older adults and caregivers live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnections-va.org
Emergency help · County office
Goochland County Office of Emergency Management
2938 River Road West, Building I, Goochland, VA 23063
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goochlandfire-rescue.org
State office
Goochland DMV Select
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 220, Goochland, VA 23063
Help here
- Vehicle and DMV Select transactionsComplete eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Pamunkey Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and other resources through the regional library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pamunkeylibrary.org
Goochland County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Goochland County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Church of the Holy Comforter Food Pantry
The Church of the Holy Comforter
25 miles from the center of Goochland County4819 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Neighbors facing need
Languages: Spanish
Listed on hoco.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Atlantic Outreach Group Inc
Atlantic Outreach Group
26 miles from the center of Goochland County4411 Jacque St, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment is needed for emergency food. Appointments are needed for larger grocery pickups.
Listed on aog4u.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Shelf Life Books
RVA Community Fridges
27 miles from the center of Goochland County2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
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
Sixth Baptist Church Food Pantry
Sixth Baptist Church
27 miles from the center of Goochland County2204 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: The community
Listed on sixthbaptistchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Tuesdays at the Table
Sixth Baptist Church
27 miles from the center of Goochland County2204 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm
Who can come: The community
Listed on sixthbaptistchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ginter Park United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Ginter Park United Methodist Church
27 miles from the center of Goochland County1010 W Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Hours
- Wed8:30 AM to 11 AM
Listed on ginterparkumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Goochland 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
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
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
Goochland Community Action Program
1800 Sandy Hook Rd., Suite 200, PO Box 34, Goochland, VA 23063-3105
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.
Call 988Text 988