Charles City County
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Local offices in Charles City County
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Human services · County office
Charles City Department of Social Services
10900 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for public benefits and family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlescityva.us
State office
WIC at Charles City Health Department
7501 Adkins Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Charles City Health Department
7501 Adkins Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet public health services, including vaccinations and family planning care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Charles City Circuit Court
10780 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030-0086
Help here
- Court information for residentsFind court schedules, local rules, and information for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Charles City General and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts
10780 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030-0057
Help here
- Court information for residentsFind court schedules, case information, and contact details for the court clerk.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind services that help older adults and caregivers live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnections-va.org
Library · Regional office
Heritage Public Library
10790 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers and online resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on heritagepubliclibrary.org
Charles City County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Charles City County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Oakwood Arts
RVA Community Fridges
23 miles from the center of Charles City County3511 P St, Richmond, VA 23223
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
RVA Community Fridge at Fat Rabbit
RVA Community Fridges
24 miles from the center of Charles City County2025 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223
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
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
24 miles from the center of Charles City County109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
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
RVA Community Fridge at The Bearded Kitchen
RVA Community Fridges
24 miles from the center of Charles City County2414 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Feeding Ministry
3rd Street Bethel A.M.E.
25 miles from the center of Charles City County614 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Wednesday
Who can come: People who are food insecure in the Greater Richmond area
Listed on thirdstreetbethel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Third Street Food Pantry
3rd Street Bethel A.M.E.
25 miles from the center of Charles City County614 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 4th Saturday of the month
Who can come: Community members
Listed on thirdstreetbethel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charles City 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
Quin Rivers Agency for Community Action
211 Rocketts Way Ste 200, Henrico, VA 23231-3069
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.
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