Virginia food pantries face surging demand as the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for over 830,000 residents, ...

Southwest Virginia food banks are preparing for a potential surge in demand as SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia officials are racing to reduce errors in the state's food benefits program to avoid paying a $270 million annual penalty if improvements ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department of Social Services is accepting applications for those looking for help in "fuel assistance." Anyone can apply for the program, but in order to be considered ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Applications for cooling assistance under the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Virginia Energy Assistance Program is now available for qualifying households. The Virginia ...

Columbia Gas of Virginia urges customers to apply for LIHEAP to help with heating costs before the Nov. 14 deadline.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting how Virginia's Social Security recipients do business with the agency.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Social Services is warning of EBT recipients of a new scam asking them to share their EBT card information. Scammers will text or email EBT recipients ...

Driven by spending on services like health care, education and social services, Virginia’s total operating budget increased 59 percent between 2001 and 2010, a report released Monday shows. More than ...