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Local offices in Norfolk
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Human services · City office
Norfolk Department of Human Services
741 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Public assistance and utility assistanceGet help applying for food, health care, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Human services · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Housing help · City office
Norfolk Department of Housing and Community Development
501 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Housing and community development resourcesFind city housing programs and help with housing and community development questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
555 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact NRHA about public housing, rental assistance, and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrha.us
Utilities · City office
Norfolk Department of Utilities Customer Service
810 Union Street, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Water and sewer account helpGet help with your city water and sewer account and bill.
- Utility bill payment assistanceCheck the city's utility bill payment assistance program and apply online.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Older adults · City office
Norfolk Senior Resources
741 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Senior resources and benefitsFind city resources for older adults, including public benefits, energy assistance, and senior programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Local office · City office
Norfolk Cares Center
810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- City service requests and informationCall to request a city service, report a concern, or find the right city office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Career Works - Norfolk Center
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
Help here
- Employment and career servicesGet in-person help with career and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Norfolk / Military Circle Customer Service Center
5745 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502-3813
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensing servicesVisit for driver and motor vehicle services, including licensing services available at this DMV center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Norfolk / Widgeon Road Customer Service Center
850 Widgeon Road, Norfolk, VA 23513-3041
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensing servicesVisit for driver and motor vehicle services at this Norfolk DMV center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Select Norfolk
City Hall West Wing, 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-2717
Help here
- Vehicle servicesVisit for vehicle services available through the Norfolk DMV Select.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Norfolk Public Library
1155 Pineridge Road, Norfolk, VA 23502
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library locations, collections, and programs across Norfolk.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Norfolk Parks and Recreation
220 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation programs and activities for Norfolk residents, including older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Norfolk first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church
1.1 miles from the center of Norfolk7010 Auburn Avenue, Suite M, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Grace United Methodist Church
1.2 miles from the center of Norfolk288 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. Pius X Food Pantry
St. Pius X Catholic Church
1.4 miles from the center of Norfolk7800 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
Norfolk United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Norfolk United Methodist Church
1.5 miles from the center of Norfolk6870 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on norfolk-umc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
National Coalition for Youth and Families
1.6 miles from the center of Norfolk939 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
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
2.1 miles from the center of Norfolk154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Norfolk
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
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
STOP Inc.
1400 Crossways Blvd., Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Norfolk
Norfolk is in Norfolk. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Eastern Virginia District Office
420 North Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and questions about your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
Park Place WIC Clinic
606 West 29th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Norfolk Health Department
830 Southampton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, clinical services, vital records, food safety, and disease prevention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
Norfolk Community Services Board
7447 Central Business Park Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet intake, treatment, and support for mental health and substance use needs.
- Emergency behavioral health supportCall for crisis counseling, screening, referrals, and emergency support.Read more
- Homeless servicesGet shelter information, outreach, case management, and help connecting to housing and benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolk.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Norfolk Law Library
Norfolk Courthouse, 150 St. Paul's Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and get help finding legal information for self-represented court users.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolklawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
6350 Center Drive, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23502
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with food, benefits, housing, in-home care, wellness, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssseva.org
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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