Virginia WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, infants and young children.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Virginia
15 resources in Virginia, plus programs open to everyone.
In Virginia
Start here: benefits and programs
Local help and services
Virginia Department of Social Services
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
State agency for food assistance, cash assistance, child care help and more.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
LawHelp.org: Virginia
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free legal information, self-help guides and links to free legal aid providers in Virginia.
Who it's for: Anyone can read the guides; legal aid providers set their own income limits.
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Virginia Legal Aid Society
- Legal help
- Free
Free civil legal help for low-income residents of Central and Southside Virginia.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
- Danville office 519 Main St, Danville, VA 24541 Directions
- Farmville office 217 E Third St, Farmville, VA 23901 Directions
- Lynchburg office 513 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 Directions
- Martinsville office 16 Liberty St Extension, Martinsville, VA 24112 Directions
- Suffolk office 2480 Pruden Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434 Directions
Libraries, parks and things to do
Arlington National Cemetery
- Things to do
- Free
Free to visit, with a welcome center, memorials and the Changing of the Guard. Expect a security screening.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Welcome Center 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211 Directions
Blue Ridge Parkway
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
A scenic drive with overlooks, hiking trails and picnic areas through Virginia and North Carolina, with no entrance fee.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
Maymont
- Things to do
- Free
Free admission to 100 acres of gardens, walking paths, a petting farm and wildlife habitats in Richmond. Tickets are not required for the grounds; some attractions cost extra.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Hampton Street entrance 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220 Directions
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
- Things to do
- Free
Free admission to a huge Smithsonian hangar of aircraft and spacecraft, with no passes required. Parking costs extra.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 Directions
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Things to do
- Free
General admission is always free, and the museum is open every day of the year. Some special exhibitions may charge.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 Directions
Virginia State Parks
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Trails, beaches, picnic areas and campgrounds across the state. Most parks charge a small parking fee.
Who it's for: Open to everyone; fees vary by park.
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
National Diaper Bank Network
- Family
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find a local diaper bank for free diapers and baby supplies.
Head Start
- Education
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free early learning and family services for children from birth to age five in low-income families.
Who it's for: Income-based.
Libraries, parks and things to do
Every Kid Outdoors
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
A free pass for fourth graders and their families to visit national parks, lands and waters for a year.
Who it's for: Fourth graders and their families.
Museums for All
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Free or reduced admission to participating museums across the country for people receiving SNAP benefits. Bring your EBT card and a photo ID.
Who it's for: People receiving SNAP benefits.
National Park Service Entrance Passes and Free Days
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free entrance days at national parks, plus discounted or free passes for eligible groups.
Who it's for: Open to everyone on free days; passes have their own rules.