Wakefield

Local offices in Wakefield

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Wakefield Utilities

  200 Main Street, Wakefield, VA 23888

  Help here

  • Water, electric, and garbage serviceStart utility service, ask about your bill, or get help with a utility account.Apply online
  Call 757-899-2361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wakefieldva.org

• Local office · City office

  Wakefield Town Hall

  200 Main Street, Wakefield, VA 23888

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town clerk or treasurer about town records, council matters, and other town services.
  Call 757-899-2361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wakefieldva.org

• Library · Regional office

  Troxler Memorial Library

  100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, VA 23888

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to use books and other public library resources.
  Call 757-899-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on blackwaterlib.org

Town of Wakefield, VA website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wakefield first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Trinity Faith Diamond

  38 miles from the center of Wakefield

  1023 Deep Creek Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  Call 757-485-9824Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Church of El Shaddai

  38 miles from the center of Wakefield

  1005 George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through

  What to bring: Drive-through distribution.

  Call 757-956-6230Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Candy Cares, Inc.

  39 miles from the center of Wakefield

  405 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 12 PM. By appointment

  What to bring: Friday pickup requires an appointment. No appointment is needed on fourth Sundays.

  Call 757-606-0669DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on candycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Life Church

  39 miles from the center of Wakefield

  423 Shell Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (4th of the month)

  What to bring: Appointments are required for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday distributions.

  Call 757-227-6930Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Deep Creek Baptist

  39 miles from the center of Wakefield

  250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM. Drive-through

  What to bring: Drive-through distribution.

  Call 757-487-2182DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Deep Creek United Methodist Church

  39 miles from the center of Wakefield

  141 North George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23323

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 10:45 AM

  What to bring: Guests may visit once per month.

  Call 757-487-1698Directions

  Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wakefield

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Sussex County

Wakefield is in Sussex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Sussex County Department of Social Services

  20103 Princeton Road, Stony Creek, VA 23882

  Help here

  • Food, health, cash, energy, and child care benefitsApply for food, health care, cash, energy, and child care assistance through the county social services office.Apply online
  • Abuse and neglect supportContact the office to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or an adult.
  Call 434-246-1083DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussexcountyva.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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Sussex Health Department

  20103 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the health department about immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, and other clinic services.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Call to arrange a WIC appointment for nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 434-246-8611DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Sussex County Combined Courts

  15098 Courthouse Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Court procedures and formsAsk court staff for information about court procedures and forms; they cannot give legal advice.Read more
  Call 434-246-1096DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• 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.
  Call 804-732-7020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Sussex County Public Safety

  15080 Courthouse Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and public assistanceGet information about county emergency planning, preparedness, and public assistance during a disaster.
  Call 804-834-1305DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussexcountyva.gov

Everything in Sussex County

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