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Local offices in Petersburg
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Human services · City office
Petersburg Department of Social Services
3811 Corporate Road, Petersburg, VA 23805
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesContact the department to ask about benefits and services for individuals and families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on petersburgva.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
Petersburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority
128 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing, rental assistance, and housing programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on petersburgva.gov
Public health · State office
Petersburg City Health Department
301 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet information about clinic services, including immunizations, family planning, and sexually transmitted infection testing.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
District 19 Community Services Board
20 West Bank Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for children and adults.
- Crisis supportCall the 24-hour crisis line for help during an emotional or psychiatric emergency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on d19csb.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Petersburg Circuit Court
7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Court information and filingsFind court information and contact the clerk about filings, probate, and court fees.
- Court self-help resourcesUse Virginia court self-help information and forms for people representing themselves.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
Older adults · Regional office
Crater District Area Agency on Aging
23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Petersburg Office
Virginia Community Resource Center, 22 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · City office
Petersburg Office of Emergency Management
1151 Fort Bross Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters and learn how the city coordinates response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on petersburgva.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Petersburg Customer Service Center
120 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA 23805
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing and motorcycle skills testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Petersburg Public Library
201 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Help here
- Library resourcesUse library materials, public computers, internet access, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ppls.org
City of Petersburg, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Petersburg, closest to the center of Petersburg first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
19 miles from the center of Petersburg3510 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
First Union Baptist Church Food Pantry
First Union Baptist Church
20 miles from the center of Petersburg6144 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
RVA Community Fridge at The Bearded Kitchen
RVA Community Fridges
22 miles from the center of Petersburg2414 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 Sankofa Farms
RVA Community Fridges
22 miles from the center of Petersburg309 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 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
22 miles from the center of Petersburg109 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 Oakwood Arts
RVA Community Fridges
23 miles from the center of Petersburg3511 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
Nonprofits that serve Petersburg
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
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
Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People
710 Dawn Street, Richmond, VA 23222
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Petersburg
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 800-230-6977 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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