Isle of Wight County
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Local offices in Isle of Wight County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Isle of Wight County Department of Social Services
17100 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight, VA 23397
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance, family services, and help for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowdss.com
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
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- 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
Isle of Wight County Health Department
919 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
- WICWIC offers food support to eligible pregnant or nursing women and children under age five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
7025 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435
Help here
- Mental health and developmental servicesContact the board about mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wtcsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, Norfolk, VA 23513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Isle of Wight County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssseva.org
Emergency help · County office
Isle of Wight County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county emergency manager for help with emergency readiness and local response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lemd.vdem.virginia.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Customer Service Center - Smithfield
1403 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and vehicle services at the Smithfield customer service center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Blackwater Regional Library
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the library system for books, information, learning resources, and public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blackwaterlib.org
Isle of Wight County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Isle of Wight County, closest to the center of Smithfield first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
19 miles from the center of Smithfield405 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
Ghent Area Ministry
19 miles from the center of Smithfield1301 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Norfolk’s marginalized, transitional, low-income and homeless residents
Listed on gamhelpsnorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Norfolk Church of Christ
19 miles from the center of Smithfield5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Grace United Methodist Church
20 miles from the center of Smithfield288 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
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
20 miles from the center of Smithfield154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queen Street Baptist Church Pantry
Queen Street Baptist Church
20 miles from the center of Smithfield413 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM (1st of the month). Grocery bags when available
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Isle of Wight 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
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504
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
STOP Inc.
1400 Crossways Blvd., Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Isle of Wight County
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