Resources

If recent changes to SNAP eligibility have affected you or someone in your household, help is available. The resources below can connect you with food assistance, benefits information, immigration and legal services and other community supports.

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General Resources

SNAP Change Resources — help navigating recent SNAP eligibility changes

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — general SNAP program overview

Apply for Benefits (CommonHelp) — apply online for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and more

Find Your Local Department — locate the office serving your area

SNAP Losses by County Dashboard — see county-level projections of benefit changes

Office of New Americans – Immigrant Services and Refugee Services

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Food Access Resources (no immigration status required)

Federation of Virginia Food Banks — find your regional food bank

Call 2-1-1 or visit 211virginia.org to find food pantries and meal programs near you

School meals — Eligible children can receive school breakfast and lunch regardless of immigration status

WIC — Nutrition support program for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five

Legal Resources

Immigration Advocates Network — free or low-cost immigration legal services directory

Virginia Law Help — provides services to low-income residents and immigrants to help navigate the Virginia legal system

Related Programs

Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) Information of Noncitizens

Federal Guidance (USDA Food and Nutrition Administration) Information

SNAP Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025- Alien SNAP Eligibility (10/31/2025)

SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill- Alien SNAP Eligibility-Q&A #1, Revised (12/9/2025):