Every day people in our area find themselves in need. Below is a list of resources to help you and your family:
Please note that each organization has its own rules, regulations, or steps that you must follow. Some of these organizations have waiting lists. If you have a child in public school, please contact their school social worker by calling the school and asking to be transfered. They have additional resources that they may be able to use to get you assistance faster.
Rappahannock United Way
Dial 211
info@rappahannockunitedway.org
- Shelter
- Food
- Utilities
- Health
SERVE
15 Upton Lane, Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-9603 S.E.R.V.E.1979@gmail.com
- Emergency utility assistance
- Food Pantry
- Emergency Prescription Assistance
Downtown Greens
206 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, Va 22401
- Free fridge and pantry
- Fresh food is available 24/7 in our Upper Garden!
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
3631 Lee Hill Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 371-7666
- Food
Spotsylvania County Social Services
9019 Old Battlefield Boulevard 2nd Floor, Spotsylvania VA 22553 (540)507-7896
- Energy Assistance
- Holiday Programs
- Medicaid
- Foster Families
- Adoption
- Supplemental Nutrition (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Fredericksburg City Social Services
608 Jackson St, Su 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1032
- Energy Assistance
- Holiday Programs
- Medicaid
- Foster Families
- Adoption
- Supplemental Nutrition (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Stafford County Social Services
1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford VA 22554
(540) 658-8720
- Energy Assistance
- Holiday Programs
- Medicaid
- Foster Families
- Adoption
- Supplemental Nutrition (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Spotsylvania Emergency Concerns Association
8812 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania VA 22553 (540)582-2465
- Food
- Clothing
- Shelter
- Financial Assistance
The Family Life Center and Kingdom Family Worship
400 Bragg Hill Drive, Fredericksburg VA 22401 (540)371-3662
Provisions Thrift Shop
5743 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania VA 22551
- Bridging the gap to give families who have suffered from hardships a place to come and find blessings.
- Kids' clothes are FREE all of the time! (see quantity limits in store)
Fredericksburg Salvation Army
2012 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg VA 22401 (540)373-3431
- Food
- clothing
- life skills
- Rehab
- Veteran Services
- Services for Aging
- shelter
- support
Shepherds House Inc
1120 International Parkway, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22406 703-507-2431
- A highly structured 12-18 month transitional, residential facility for men 18 years or older that promotes personal responsibility and accountability for those seeking sustained abstinence from mind-altering substances.
Stafford Junction
791 Truslow Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22406 540-368-0081
a faith-based nonprofit organization that serves high-need children, youth, and their families residing in Stafford County. Our mission is to transform lives through faith and action.
Hope House
902 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-0831 (back up ph: (540) 371-0831)
- Emergency Shelter
- Rapid Rehousing
- Homelessness Helpline
- FredPrevent – Prevention
Life Empowerment Ministries
261 Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405 571-494-1697
Messenger of the Lord Christian Church
32 Bells Hills Rd, Stafford, Virginia, 22554 202-423-8045
Fredericksburg Council 4034, Knights of Columbus
4724 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22407 540-424-5209
Boys & Girls Club of the Rappahannock Region
200 Gunnery Road, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, 22401
540-368-9531
- Helping boys and girls of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at-risk youth, build confidence, develop character, and acquire the needed skills to grow into productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.
Micah Hospitality Center
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 2pm
- neighbors can visit the center for a bagged lunch, shower, mail, clothing, and connections to community resources
Hesed House
1901 Augustine Avenue, Fredericksburg VA 22401
24 hours, 7 days a week; Converted hotel-shelter, providing interim housing for neighbors overcoming homelessness to bridge the gap between homelessness and permanent housing.
Respite House
1512 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- 540-479-8302 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Micah’s Residential Recovery Program, aka Respite House, focuses on those sick enough to need family, hospice or home health care, but well enough that they could be discharged to their home, if they had one.
Micah Cold Weather Shelter
- A temperature-based overnight shelter for people who would otherwise be outside in freezing weather. Micah’s Cold Weather Shelter operates mid-November through mid-March each year.
- Men: 750 Kings Highway. Men access the building through the back door, up the long ramp
- Women: 1019 Princess Anne Street. The entrance to the women’s shelter area of the church is on the Amelia Street side (red door)
516 Project
540-940-6794
516.project.org
- Home Repair
Partners In Aging
www.partnersinaging.org or email info@partnersinaging.org
- Helps to improve access and resources for older adults and their families in the Fredericksburg community.
Domestic Violence:
- Empower House - Covering Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or text LOVEIS to 2255; https://www.thehotline.org/
Mental Health:
- RSCSB - For a mental health crisis, call 540-6876 (24 hours a day)
- For Outpatient Telemedicine services: Caroline, 804/633-9997; Fredericksburg, 540/373-3223; King George, 540/775-9879; Spotsylvania, 540/582-3980; Stafford, 540/659-2725.
Runaway help
24/7 Crisis Hotline and Grayhound's Home Free Program works with the National Runaway Safeline to make sure runaway kids have a ticket home.
Are you enduring abuse at home? Have you experienced traumatic events while living on the streets? Do you find yourself unprepared to live on your own? Are you unable to find local resources, such as shelters or pantries? Are you ready to go home and unable to get there?
For more information, visit www.1800runaway.org
Additional Community Resources - phone numbers for additional resources for food, medical, sharp disposal locations, education assistance, mental health, substance abuse, and more.
The Central Rapphannock Regional Library can also be a good source for free resources. They often have free COVID tests, free lunches for children during certain times of the year, free books, movies, computer usage and many other things. You can find more information at librarypoint.org or check out 20 Plus Things You Can Use At The Library.
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