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Local offices in Hampton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Hampton Department of Human Services
400 Butler Farm Road, Suite 200, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Benefits and basic needs assistanceAsk about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care help, and assistance when your household has trouble paying for basic needs such as utilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Hampton Office
220 North King Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Child support servicesGet in-person help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
Wilsondale WIC Clinic
1206 North King Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · City office
Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Rupert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin Street, Suite 603, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Housing assistance and resourcesContact the housing authority for information about its housing programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
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
Hampton Health Department
3130 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23661
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet clinic, immunization, communicable disease, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
300 Medical Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual or developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hnncsb.org
Courts and legal help · City office
George Wythe Law Library
4207 Victoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Legal informationUse legal reference books and online legal research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Building 1000, Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Hampton Office
2101 Executive Drive, Suite 420, Tower Box 48, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · City office
Hampton Office of Emergency Management
1300 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information about preparing for emergencies and community response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center
600 College Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Career and employment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Hampton Customer Service Center
8109 Roanoke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23605
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for available driver and vehicle transactions, including road skills testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Select Hampton
1 Franklin Street, Suite 100, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationHandle eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Hampton Public Library
4207 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, get help finding information, and attend library events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
City of Hampton, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Hampton, closest to the center of Hampton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
7.1 miles from the center of Hampton154 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
9.2 miles from the center of Hampton288 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
10 miles from the center of Hampton405 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
10 miles from the center of Hampton7800 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
10 miles from the center of Hampton7010 Auburn Avenue, Suite M, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
National Coalition for Youth and Families
11 miles from the center of Hampton939 Marietta Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7:30 PM (2nd of the month)
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hampton
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
Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc.
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607-4628
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hampton
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works-- Hampton Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
6.1 miles away
600 Butler Farm Road, Room 1015, Hampton, VA 23666-1513
Hours: Monday -Thursday- 8:30am-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026
Apprenticeship office
Virginia Peninsula Community College
6.1 miles away
600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23666
Unemployment benefits in Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Virginia Works (aka Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
2221 Edward Holland Dr, P.O. Box 25519, Richmond, VA 23230
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in Hampton
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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