The Amherst County Food Stamp Office administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a form of nutrition assistance for income-eligible households in Amherst County, Virginia. Local Food Stamp Offices process applications for Amherst County SNAP benefits, help determine eligibility for benefits, and provide nutritional education resources. The offices also help administer monthly food benefits, distribute food assistance, and accept applications from individuals and households for SNAP benefits, and they ensure that participants comply with SNAP rules. Amherst County Food Stamp Offices provide access to information and services on their websites.
Amherst Department of Social Services Food Stamp Office Amherst VA 224 2nd Street 24521 434-946-9330
The Amherst County WIC Office provides services that are part of the Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program in Amherst County, Virginia. WIC Offices process applications to join the program, provide nutritional education, and administer Amherst County food services to eligible individuals and families. The program administers benefits for income-eligible pregnant and recently pregnant women, infants, and young children who are at nutrition risk. WIC Offices determine eligibility for benefits, accept and process applications, and conduct assessments for nutrition risk. Amherst County WIC Offices provide information and services on their websites.
Amherst County Health Department WIC Office Amherst VA 224 2nd Street 24521 434-946-9408