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Local offices in Henrico County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Henrico County Department of Social Services
8600 Dixon Powers Dr., Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health, and cash assistance or get help with other basic needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Human services · County office
Henrico County Department of Social Services, East End Benefits Office
3820 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health, and cash assistance at the East End benefits office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Public health · State office
Henrico Health Department East WIC Clinic
1400 N. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23223
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Public health · State office
Henrico Health Department Shrader Road WIC Clinic
7740 Shrader Road, Suite B, Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Housing help · County office
Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization
4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- Home repair and homebuyer assistanceLearn about county help for home repairs and first-time homebuyer costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Public health · State office
Henrico Health Department
8600 Dixon Powers Dr., Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- Clinic and public health servicesGet information about immunizations, vital records, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services
10299 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Henrico County Courts
4309 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court information and links to neutral legal information for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Older adults · Regional office
The Span Center
1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and help with services for older adults and caregivers in Hanover County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spancenter.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Henrico Office
121 Cedar Fork Road, Room 412, Henrico, VA 23223
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits earned through military service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Henrico County Emergency Management
8604 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrico.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Henrico Cedar Fork Workforce Center
121 Cedar Fork Road, Henrico, VA 23223
Help here
- Workforce and job servicesGet help connecting with careers, employment, and training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia DMV West Henrico Customer Service Center
9237 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229-5425
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for available driver testing and other DMV customer services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Henrico County Public Library
1700 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, online resources, learning programs, and mobile library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henricolibrary.org
Henrico County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Henrico County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Oakwood Arts
RVA Community Fridges
8.7 miles from the center of Henrico County3511 P St, Richmond, VA 23223
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
RVA Community Fridge at Fat Rabbit
RVA Community Fridges
9.6 miles from the center of Henrico County2025 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223
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
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
9.9 miles from the center of Henrico County109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
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
RVA Community Fridge at The Bearded Kitchen
RVA Community Fridges
10 miles from the center of Henrico County2414 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
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
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
10 miles from the center of Henrico County3510 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Community members
Listed on bcrsrva.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Feeding Ministry
3rd Street Bethel A.M.E.
11 miles from the center of Henrico County614 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Wednesday
Who can come: People who are food insecure in the Greater Richmond area
Listed on thirdstreetbethel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Henrico 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
Job help near Henrico County
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 - Henrico
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
121 Cedar Fork Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30am-4pm; Fri 8:30am-2pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Career Works - Richmond
Also helps young people
4914 Radford Avenue, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
Apprenticeship office
Division of Registered Apprenticeship, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
6606 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Apprenticeship office
Virginia Works Registered Apprenticeship
2221 Edward Holland Drive, Suite #500, Richmond, VA 23230
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
Capital Area Workforce Investment Board
121 Cedar Fork Road, Suite B, Henrico, VA 23223
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.
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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