Food Stamps/SNAP - Portsmouth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Portsmouth Department of Social Services
1701 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Portsmouth City residents. Income restrictions apply. Screening available at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov
8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
Spanish
There are 3 ways citizens can apply for benefits: Through the Cover Virginia Call Center at 855-242-8282 Through the Customer Portal called CommonHelp on the Virginia CommonHelp website Through a paper application retrieved at our building or online
No fee
Portsmouth, VA
Program supplying nutritional food to income eligible individuals and their families. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are distributed to acquire approved purchases. Individuals may visit the web site to determine eligibility. For lost EBT card call customer service at 866-281-2448. You may also go to your local DSS office to receive a new card.
Portsmouth Department of Social Services
Promotes safety and self sufficiency through agency programs and community partnership.