Powhatan County
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Local offices in Powhatan County
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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
Powhatan Health Department
3908 Old Buckingham Road, Suite 1, Powhatan, VA 23139
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and appointments for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Goochland Powhatan Community Services
3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can get screened and connected to mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gpcsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Connections, Capital Area Agency on Aging
1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for services and referrals that support aging at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnections-va.org
State office
Virginia DMV Select at Powhatan
3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite C, Powhatan, VA 23139
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationComplete many vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions at this DMV Select.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Powhatan County Public Library
2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and media, use online resources, and find meeting or study space.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on powhatanlibrary.net
Powhatan County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Powhatan County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
First Union Baptist Church Food Pantry
First Union Baptist Church
23 miles from the center of Powhatan County6144 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
The Church of the Holy Comforter Food Pantry
The Church of the Holy Comforter
23 miles from the center of Powhatan County4819 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Neighbors facing need
Languages: Spanish
Listed on hoco.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Sankofa Farms
RVA Community Fridges
23 miles from the center of Powhatan County309 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
Atlantic Outreach Group Inc
Atlantic Outreach Group
24 miles from the center of Powhatan County4411 Jacque St, Richmond, VA 23230
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment is needed for emergency food. Appointments are needed for larger grocery pickups.
Listed on aog4u.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Shelf Life Books
RVA Community Fridges
24 miles from the center of Powhatan County2913 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
Food pantry
Belmont Food Pantry
Belmont Community Resource Services
24 miles from the center of Powhatan County3510 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
Nonprofits that serve Powhatan 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
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
Powhatan Community Action Program
3908 Old Buckingham Rd Ste 2, Powhatan, VA 23139-5753
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
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