Mountain Empire Older Citizens (persons age 60+) Congregate or Home-Delivered Meals…(276) 523-4202 or 1-800-252-6362
SHARE Virginia (food program)…(540) 633-2850
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Applications for SNAP benefits, formerly known as foodstamps, can be made at your local department of social services:
Dickenson Department of Social Services…(276) 926-1661
Lee County Department of Social Services…(276) 346-1010
Norton City Department of Social Services…(276) 679-2701
Scott County Department of Social Services…(276) 386-3631
Wise County Department of Social Services…(276) 328-8056
Virginia Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education & Parenting, Resource Management:
Lee County…(276) 346-1522
Scott County…(276) 452-2772
Wise County/Norton…(276) 328-6194 or 328-3699
Va. Smart Choices Nutrition Ed. Program (SCNEP):…(276) 926-4605
WIC-Women’s, Infants, and Children Program:
Contact your local health department regarding WIC:
Lee County Health Dept…(276) 346-2011
Scott County Health Dept…(276) 386-1312
Wise County/City of Norton Health Department…(276) 328-8000
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational food cooperative committed to providing food assistance to families. They provide boxes of food at a substantial savings. To locate your nearest Angel Food host site, call their toll-free number at (888) 819-3745. Or, go online to: www.angelfoodministries.com
SHARE SUPPLIES FOOD AT A MINIMUM COST (AND WITH A CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE) TO ALL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO STRETCH THEIR FOOD DOLLARS. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST HOST ORGANIZATION (OR TO FIND OUT HOW TO START ONE), CALL (423) 323-5539. SHARE ACCEPTS FOODSTAMPS/EBT CARDS. THE SHARE WEBSITE (SELF-HELP AND RESOURCE EX CHANGE) IS LOCATED AT: www.swva.net/nrca
Virginia Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program (SCNEP) is through the U.S.D.A. and assists households in making healthier food choices and helps people become effective managers of available food resources. Our local SCNEP representative will do presentations regarding the program to groups and will also visit homes to do one-on-one nutrition education. Our local program serves Wise and Dickenson counties and the City of Norton. Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program may be reached at the Dickenson County Extension Office at (276) 926-4605.