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Local offices in Newport News
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Human services · City office
Newport News Department of Human Services
6060 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23605
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other benefit programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Energy assistanceApply for help with heating and cooling costs or an energy emergency.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior and adult servicesOlder adults and adults with disabilities can ask about in-home support and long-term care screenings.Read more
- Child care subsidyEligible families can apply for help paying for child care.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
Public health · State office
Virginia Department of Health WIC, East End Clinic
1033 28th Street, Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
2709 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersContact the authority about applying for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when its waiting list is open.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nnrha.net
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
Courts and legal help · City office
Newport News Public Law Library
2501 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools, public computers, and Virginia legal forms for research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nnva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesGet connected to services that support older adults and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
Emergency help · City office
Newport News Division of Emergency Management
513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center
600 Butler Farm Road, Suite B, 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 Newport News/Denbigh
12912 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23608
Help here
- Vehicle titling and registrationGet help with vehicle title and registration transactions at this DMV Select.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Newport News Public Library
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Library resources and programsGet help using library materials, computers, internet, and programs for all ages.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nnva.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Newport News, closest to the center of Newport News first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
17 miles from the center of Newport News154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
18 miles from the center of Newport News405 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
Wesley Grace United Methodist Church
18 miles from the center of Newport News288 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
Norfolk Church of Christ
18 miles from the center of Newport News5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ghent Area Ministry
19 miles from the center of Newport News1301 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
National Coalition for Youth and Families
19 miles from the center of Newport News939 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 Newport News
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
Cities and towns in Newport News
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