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Local offices in Williamsburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Williamsburg Human Services
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesGet help with benefit programs, social work, and referrals to local services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgva.gov
State office
James City County-Williamsburg WIC Clinic
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.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
Williamsburg-James City County Health Department
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Colonial Behavioral Health Williamsburg Office
1651 Merrimac Trail, Building 1, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesAdults can seek an assessment and help connecting to mental health or substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colonialbh.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite Six, Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the clerk for court information and help with filings, records, probate, and other court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Aging servicesConnect with services that help older adults live independently, including meals and transportation.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
State office
Williamsburg DMV Customer Service Center
5235 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- DMV servicesVisit the DMV for the services listed for this location, including road skills testing and E-ZPass services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Williamsburg Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse a library card to borrow materials and access library resources and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Williamsburg, closest to the center of Williamsburg first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
33 miles from the center of Williamsburg154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Grace United Methodist Church
34 miles from the center of Williamsburg288 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
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
34 miles from the center of Williamsburg405 Talbot Hall Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on ascension-norfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Norfolk Church of Christ
35 miles from the center of Williamsburg5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
National Coalition for Youth and Families
36 miles from the center of Williamsburg939 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
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church
36 miles from the center of Williamsburg7010 Auburn Avenue, Suite M, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Williamsburg
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
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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
Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency
P O Box 515, Norge, VA 23127
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Williamsburg
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Williamsburg. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Virginia Career Works Williamsburg
Also helps young people
5.5 miles away
4601 Opportunity Way, Room 118, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works-- Hampton Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
600 Butler Farm Road, Room 1015, Hampton, VA 23666-1513
Hours: Monday -Thursday- 8:30am-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works - Prince George Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
34 miles away
4300 Crossings Boulevard, Prince George, VA 23875
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm and Wed 9:30am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 23, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Virginia Works (aka Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
2221 Edward Holland Dr, P.O. Box 25519, Richmond, VA 23230
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in Williamsburg
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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