WTVR.com

Government shutdown threatens food assistance for 830,000 Virginians: 'I'm worried'

Virginia food pantries face surging demand as the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for over 830,000 residents, ...
WSLS 10 News

SNAP benefits at risk: Southwest Virginia food banks seek additional sources to meet rising demand

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

JCC: Virginia Department of Social Services is Accepting Fuel Assistance Applications

JAMES CITY COUNTY — James City County is alerting residents that the Virginia Department of Social Services is currently ...
wtvr

Virginia faces $270M penalty over food benefits errors: 'Feds never paid attention before'

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 ...

Columbia Gas reminds Virginians to apply for heating assistance ahead of colder months

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

Virginia Department of Social Services warns of new EBT scam

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 ...
WSLS 10

Carroll County DSS under investigation for violating Virginia laws, rules and policies

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – The Carroll County Department of Social Services is under investigation for violating Virginia laws, rules and policies meant to protect children and families. 10 News ...
Washington Examiner

Virginia operating budget grows 59 percent over past decade

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 ...