Essex County Food Stamp Office (Virginia)

The Essex County Food Stamp Office administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a form of nutrition assistance for income-eligible households in Essex County, Virginia. Local Food Stamp Offices process applications for Essex 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. Essex County Food Stamp Offices provide access to information and services on their websites.

Essex County Department of Social Services Food Stamp Office Tappahannock VA 772 Richmond Beach Road 22560 804-443-3561


The Essex County WIC Office provides services that are part of the Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program in Essex County, Virginia. WIC Offices process applications to join the program, provide nutritional education, and administer Essex 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. Essex County WIC Offices provide information and services on their websites.

Essex County Health Department WIC Office Tappahannock VA 423 Church Lane 22560 804-443-3396