Cape Charles
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Local offices in Cape Charles
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Cape Charles Utility Billing
2 Plum Street, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Help here
- Utility billingGet help with town water, wastewater, and trash service accounts and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capecharles.org
Local office · City office
Town of Cape Charles Municipal Building
2 Plum Street, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Help here
- Town services and resident assistanceVisit the town offices for help with town services, permits, and local records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capecharles.org
Library · Regional office
Cape Charles Memorial Library
201 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with library questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capecharles.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cape Charles
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
Eastern Shore AAA/CAA
5432-A Bayside Rd, Exmore, VA 23350-3936
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Northampton County
Cape Charles is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Northampton County Department of Social Services
5265 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with food benefits, Medicaid, child care, temporary financial help, employment services, and family support.
- Child supportContact the department for help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.northampton.va.us
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Northampton County Health Department
7114 Lankford Highway, Nassawadox, VA 23413
Help here
- Local public health servicesVisit or call for public health services such as vaccines, disease testing, and reproductive health care.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Eastern Shore Community Services Board
Help here
- Community behavioral health servicesContact the board to find mental health and substance use services for Eastern Shore residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on escsb.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Northampton County Courts
5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347
Help here
- Court information and formsGet court schedules, clerk information, and links to forms for Northampton County cases.
- Court self-helpFind plain-language court information and resources for people representing themselves.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging / Community Action Agency
5432 Bayside Road, Exmore, VA 23350
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
- Community action servicesAsk about help with energy costs, weatherization, and emergency home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on esaaacaa.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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