York County
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Local offices in York County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
York-Poquoson Department of Social Services
301 Goodwin Neck Road, 2nd Floor, Public Safety Building, Yorktown, VA 23692
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for benefits such as food assistance, health coverage, and child care help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcounty.gov
Public health · State office
York-Denbigh WIC Office
606 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite 304, Newport News, VA 23608
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · County office
York County Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization
224 Ballard Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcounty.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
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Colonial Behavioral Health
473 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, or developmental disability needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colonialbh.org
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
Emergency help · County office
York County Office of Emergency Management
301 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23690
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind guidance to prepare for emergencies and learn how the county coordinates disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center
600 Butler Farm Road, Suite B, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Career and employment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
Library · County office
York County Public Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and online resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcounty.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of York County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
20 miles from the center of York County154 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
22 miles from the center of York County288 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
23 miles from the center of York County405 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
St. Pius X Food Pantry
St. Pius X Catholic Church
23 miles from the center of York County7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Residents of Norfolk
Listed on spxnorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church
23 miles from the center of York County7010 Auburn Avenue, Suite M, Norfolk, VA 23513
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Norfolk Church of Christ
24 miles from the center of York County5801 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Hours
- Wed6:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve York 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
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
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