Single Mothers Assistance in Virginia

These are organizations and agencies that can help assist those in need – get single mom assistance in Virginia through the programs listed below.

Single mom assistance in Virginia

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for single mothers

The SNAP provides food assistance to low-income individuals, single mothers, and families through and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card. The card is used to supplement your food budget and help you buy more nutritious food for you and your family. Learn more about the program online or call 800-552-3431 or 804-726-7000 the SNAP hotline for immediate assistance.

Utility Bills Assistance for Single Mothers

Appalachian Power
programs are available to low-income customers in need of assistance with their utility bills. Visit their website or call 800-956-4237 to learn more.

Columbia Gas of Virginia
programs are available to low-income customers in need of assistance with their utility bills, budget payment plans, and credit counseling. Contact your utility provider to know which programs are allowed. Call them at 800-272-2714

Old Dominion Power Company
programs are available to low-income customers in need of assistance with their utility bills, payment extension plans and energy conservation programs. Contact your utility provider to know which programs are allowed. Call them at 866-DOM-HELP

Prescription Assistance for Single Mothers

For those with a chronic disease such as hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, diabetes, heart disease or other long-term sickness in Virginia, visit this page to see if you qualify for benefits.

Simple Savings Card
free and covers any prescription medication, helps you save money in medications. Over the counter medicine are not under this assistance. Visit their website or call 866-368-9807 to learn more.

Medical and Dental Assistance for single parents

Charlottesville Free Clinic
The Charlottesville Free Clinic serves those without health insurance and don’t qualify for free healthcare elsewhere. They believe that everyone deserves high-quality healthcare. Visit this page to see the list of free or sliding scale medical and dental care.

Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention for Single Mothers

These are organizations that can help those facing eviction and foreclosure.

• Cornerstone – 571-323-9555
• Veteran Borrowers in Delinquency
• Foreclosure procedures and laws

Food Pantry

Groups and organizations are willing to help those in need of food. Visit this page to see a list of food pantries available.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP is for low-income households in need of help paying for utility bills. The funds given by LIHEAP can be used for gas, electric, coal or wood for home heating. Visit this page to learn more and start your application.