New Information
(June 21, 2021) P-EBT for SNAP Households with Children Under the Age of Six - SNAP households with children under the age of six who were not enrolled in school during the previous academic year may be eligible to receive P-EBT benefits under new guidelines authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture. Benefits for eligible SNAP households will begin on June 25, 2021 and will be loaded monthly on the household's existing EBT card. Additionally, retroactive (backdated) benefits covering the time period of October 2020 - June 2021 will also be issued. The Virginia Department of Social Services will notify households by mail if they are eligible.
COVID-19 Assistance Announcements
- Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students
- P-EBT Benefits Will Continue Through 2020-2021 School Year
- Child Care Subsidy Program Eligibility Expands Through July 31
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is working closely with administration, including the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the COVID-19 Taskforce, local partners, and stakeholders to activate emergency procedures.
Resources
Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students Flyer (English) (PDF)
TANF Crisis Assistance Programs (PDF)
SNAP Programs Infographic (PNG)
P-EBT Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
P-EBT Flyer (English) (PDF)
Need Help With Child Care Costs? Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
Need Help With Child Care Costs? Flyer (English) (PDF)
SNAP Programs Infographic (Spanish) (JPG)
The Virginia Department of Social Services develops and administers programs that provide timely and accurate income support benefits and employment services to families and individuals in the Commonwealth. These programs assist citizens as they transition from dependency on public assistance programs to self-sufficiency.
What do I need to apply?
| Program | Name | Address | Date of Birth | Social Security # | Citizenship Status | IRS Tax Filing Info | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | ||||
| TANF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | |
| LIHEAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | |||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp |
| Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Learn More | |||
| Virginia COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Learn More | |
| CHILD CARE* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Learn More | ||
| *Please note that Child Care changes cannot be renewed or reported online | |||||||
