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Local offices in Virginia Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
3432 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food assistance and temporary cash help for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care subsidyEligible families can apply for help paying for child care while a parent works, studies, or looks for work.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and adult protective servicesResidents can report concerns about the safety or care of a child or an older or incapacitated adult.Read more
- Water and energy assistance applicationsEligible residents can apply for help with water bills and heating or cooling costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.virginiabeach.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18A, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersEligible residents can apply for rental assistance through the city’s Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Resource CenterPeople who are homeless or at risk of losing housing can visit for assessment and help finding resources.Read more
- Home repair assistanceEligible homeowners can ask about grants or loans for repairs that address health, safety, or accessibility needs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housing.virginiabeach.gov
Utilities · City office
Virginia Beach Public Utilities Customer Service
2403 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Help here
- Water and sewer accountsCustomers can ask questions about bills or start, stop, and transfer water and sewer service.Apply online
- Water bill assistanceEligible residents can ask about city water bill and plumbing repair assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pu.virginiabeach.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesChildren and adults can get help finding behavioral health care, treatment, and recovery support.
- Crisis helpResidents can call the city’s emergency mental health line at any time for help during a crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.virginiabeach.gov
Older adults · City office
Adult and Aging Services
Help here
- Adult Protective ServicesResidents can report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or incapacitated adult.
- Long-term care screeningOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask for a screening for in-home care or nursing facility services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.virginiabeach.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Beach Pembroke Benefits Office
293 Independence Blvd., Pembroke 5, Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Local office · City office
VB311 Citizen Services
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall 311 in Virginia Beach to ask about city services or report a problem.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccs.virginiabeach.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia Beach Buckner Customer Service Center
3551 Buckner Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-5101
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit this DMV center for the services listed for this location, including road skills tests and E-ZPass.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia Beach Hilltop Customer Service Center
1712 Donna Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-4539
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesResidents can visit the Hilltop center for in-person driver licensing and other DMV services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Virginia Beach Public Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can get a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and join free programs at city branches.Apply online
- Accessible library servicesEligible residents can borrow talking books, large-print items, and other materials in accessible formats.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on libraries.virginiabeach.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can join recreation programs, use city parks, and find activities for children, adults, and older adults.Apply online
- Community Care FundEligible residents can ask for one-time help with a recreation center membership, class, or camp fee.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.virginiabeach.gov
City of Virginia Beach website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Virginia Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Free Dinner
Courthouse Community United Methodist Church
2.5 miles from the center of Virginia Beach2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Hours
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Listed on ccumc.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Storehouse Pantry @ Courthouse Community UMC
Courthouse Community United Methodist Church
2.5 miles from the center of Virginia Beach2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
What to bring: New customers must fill out a new client form on their first visit. Customers can receive groceries once per week.
Listed on ccumc.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Freedom Pantry
Freedom Church
3.2 miles from the center of Virginia Beach3133 Magic Hollow Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Hours
- Thu3 PM to 4 PM (last of the month). October 29, 2026; 2 PM to 4 PM (3rd of the month). November 19, 2026; 2 PM to 4 PM (3rd of the month). December 17, 2026
What to bring: Call or text the pantry contact for current visitor requirements and arrival details.
Listed on freedomchurch757.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Spirit Catholic Church/Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Society of St. Vincent de Paul
3.6 miles from the center of Virginia Beach1396 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Hours
- Mon6 PM to 8 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Gathering at Scott Memorial
The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC
4.4 miles from the center of Virginia Beach409 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Hours
- Wed4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Drive-through distribution
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Chapel Pantry
Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church
4.8 miles from the center of Virginia Beach2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 6 PM
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
- Sat2 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Guests from the Hampton Roads area
What to bring: Register upon arrival if you are new. Visit once per calendar month.
Languages: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian
Listed on thechapelpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach is in Virginia Beach city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · City office
Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
3432 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceApply for SNAP and other financial assistance in person or online.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs.virginiabeach.gov
State office
Virginia Beach WIC Clinic, Corporate Center III
4452 Corporation Lane, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides food benefits, healthy eating information, and health care referrals to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · City office
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center
104 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Help here
- Homelessness triage and assessmentVisit for triage and assessment if you are homeless or at risk of losing your home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housing.virginiabeach.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
Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
4452 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and clinic services, including immunizations and communicable disease services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Wahab Public Law Library
2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal books, databases, and staff help to find information for your own legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on libraries.virginiabeach.gov
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988