Northampton County
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Local offices in Northampton County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on esaaacaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Northampton County Emergency Management
16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA 23347
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency preparedness information and guidance for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.northampton.va.us
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore Community College, 29316 Lankford Highway, Melfa, VA 23410
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
Library · Regional office
Eastern Shore Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system's books, learning resources, programs, and shared catalog.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on espl.org
Northampton County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Northampton County, closest to the center of Exmore first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
46 miles from the center of Exmore154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Pius X Food Pantry
St. Pius X Catholic Church
48 miles from the center of Exmore7800 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
Trinity Church
48 miles from the center of Exmore4397 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hours
- Mon3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kingdom Investing Outreach Center
48 miles from the center of Exmore4525 E Honeygrove Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
- Sun1 PM to 2 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Chapel Pantry
Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church
48 miles from the center of Exmore2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 6 PM
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
- Sat2 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Guests from the Hampton Roads area
What to bring: Register upon arrival if you are new. Visit once per calendar month.
Languages: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian
Listed on thechapelpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Haygood United Methodist Church
49 miles from the center of Exmore4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Northampton 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
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
Cities and towns in Northampton 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
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