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Local offices in Lunenburg County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lunenburg County Social Services
11387 Courthouse Road, Suite 100, Lunenburg, VA 23952
Help here
- Benefits and family supportContact the office to apply for benefits and get help with family needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lunenburgva.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
Lunenburg County Health Department
11387 Courthouse Road, Lunenburg, VA 23952
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Crossroads Community Services Board, Lunenburg Clinic
11387 Courthouse Road, Lunenburg, VA 23952
Help here
- Behavioral health careThe clinic provides counseling and treatment for mental health and substance use concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crossroadscsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
1413 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet information and support for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on psraaa.org
Lunenburg County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Lunenburg County, closest to the center of Victoria first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
First Union Baptist Church Food Pantry
First Union Baptist Church
52 miles from the center of Victoria6144 Derwent Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Hours
- Tue6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in need in South Richmond
What to bring: No income minimum. State basic household information; no proof is required.
Listed on thefubc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
52 miles from the center of Victoria3510 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
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Sankofa Farms
RVA Community Fridges
54 miles from the center of Victoria309 Covington Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
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
56 miles from the center of Victoria2414 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
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
56 miles from the center of Victoria109 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 Shelf Life Books
RVA Community Fridges
56 miles from the center of Victoria2913 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
Nonprofits that serve Lunenburg 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
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
STEPS, Inc.
225 Industrial Park Rd, Farmville, VA 23901-2660
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Lunenburg 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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Lunenburg County. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Workforce Center - Keysville Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
13 miles away
200 Daniel Road, Keysville, VA 23947
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Career Works - Lake Country Center
Also helps young people
19 miles away
118 East Danville Street, South Hill, VA 23970
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m./ Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works - South Boston Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
42 miles away
2506 Houghton Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm and Wed 9:30am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
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
South Central Local Workforce Development Board
285-C George Washington Highway, PO Box 580, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
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 Lunenburg 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.
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