External directory
211 Virginia
Broad search for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation, mental health, family services and more.
Phone: 211
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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757 & Virginia help directories
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External directory
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia & the Eastern Shore
ZIP-based pantry, mobile pantry and meal-resource locator.
Phone: 757-627-6599
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Pantry locator, mobile pantry schedule and emergency food-assistance information.
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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United Way of the Virginia Peninsula - Community Assistance Network
Resource navigation and referrals for poverty-related crises. This is a separate United Way program that also uses the acronym CAN.
Phone: 757-229-2222
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Virginia CommonHelp
Apply for SNAP, TANF, child-care assistance, energy assistance and health-care coverage.
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Virginia DSS - Find Your Local Department
Find the local Department of Social Services that serves your city or county.
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Cover Virginia
Apply for Medicaid/FAMIS and find application assistance.
Phone: 1-855-242-8282
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts
Public-health clinics, WIC, immunizations, maternal/child services and health-department locations.
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
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Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free 24/7 mental-health crisis support. Call 911 for immediate emergency medical, fire or police response.
Phone: 988
Last directory check: Sep 12, 2026.
Local naming note
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula operates a separate program named Community Assistance Network. Care Action Network uses its full name on verification badges so the two programs are not confused.