Franklin city
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Local offices in Franklin city
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Franklin Department of Social Services
306 N. Main Street, Franklin, VA 23851
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, energy, and child care assistance, and get help with family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinva.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Franklin Cooperative Ministry
301 West 1st Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent rent, utility bills, prescriptions, heating fuel, and basic household needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincooperativeministry.com
Housing help · Regional office
Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1343 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the authority about its housing programs and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinva.org
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
Franklin City Health Department
200 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Western Tidewater Community Services Board, Franklin Center
200 E. Second Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesGet mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wtcsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, Norfolk, VA 23513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Isle of Wight County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssseva.org
Library · Regional office
Blackwater Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, learning resources, and public information services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blackwaterlib.org
City of Franklin, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Franklin city, closest to the center of Franklin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Deep Creek Baptist
33 miles from the center of Franklin250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM. Drive-through
What to bring: Drive-through distribution.
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Deep Creek United Methodist Church
33 miles from the center of Franklin141 North George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 10:45 AM
What to bring: Guests may visit once per month.
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Candy Cares, Inc.
33 miles from the center of Franklin405 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 12 PM. By appointment
What to bring: Friday pickup requires an appointment. No appointment is needed on fourth Sundays.
Listed on candycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Life Church
33 miles from the center of Franklin423 Shell Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (4th of the month)
What to bring: Appointments are required for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday distributions.
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Trinity Faith Diamond
34 miles from the center of Franklin1023 Deep Creek Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Church of El Shaddai
34 miles from the center of Franklin1005 George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Drive-through
What to bring: Drive-through distribution.
Listed on foodbankonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Franklin city
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
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
STOP Inc.
1400 Crossways Blvd., Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Franklin city
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