Assistance for Families and Individuals

The City of Chesapeake offers the following services for eligible individuals and families in need:

Social Services

SNAP (Food Stamps)
Enables qualified recipients to buy food at their local grocery store.
757-615-5664

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Provides temporary financial assistance to cover basic needs of eligible families with children.
757-418-3073

Medicaid/FAMIS (Health/Medical)
Pays for health and medical care for certain groups of people who have low income.
757-418-2282

Child Care
Helps eligible families with the cost of child care so they can work or attend education programs
757-382-2104

Emergency Services: Rental/Utility Assistance
Provides rental as well as utilities (power, gas, water) assistance.
757-382-2072

Public Utilities (Water and Sewer)

The Chesapeake Public Utilities  Department provides the following services, upon request and with validation of circumstance:

• a 30-day extension for bill payment;
• a payment arrangement if the customer is unable to pay the full balance when due; and
• a 30-day payment extension for past-due customers. (This will reset the due date for collections.)

Public Utilities Customer Service: 757-382-6352

Chesapeake Resource Guide

The Chesapeake Resource Guide provides contact information for organizations and entities offering help to Chesapeake residents. Visit: http://resources.cityofchesapeake.net/chesapeake-resources

Chesapeake Public Schools

Families impacted by the government shutdown can apply for free/reduced meal benefits. The schools also has job opportunities for furloughed workers. Learn more

Chesapeake Public Library

Services provided by Chesapeake's libraries include the following

Meeting Spaces
Chesapeake Public Library has seven locations, each equipped to host meetings and study sessions. Book a room online by visiting www.infopeake.org/.
757-410-7100

Classes & Events
Chesapeake Public Library provides a range of free classes and events to the public. To learn more or reserve a spot at an upcoming event visit www.infopeake.org/.
757-410-7100

Training & Online Classes through Universal Class
Universal Class provides a self-paced learning environment with real instructors. Students receive Continuing Education Units at the completion of each class.

Career Transitions
Career Transitions is a job help hub with tips and tricks to help job seekers discover the latest job search trends, new opportunities, and assess career interests.

hoopla
The digital media service hoopla allows library members to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to use on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV. Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.

Overdrive
The OverDrive digital collection allows Chesapeake Public Library to extend beyond physical walls and offer anytime, anywhere access to eBooks and audiobooks. 

Visit your library for more resources and assistance
Each of the Library's seven locations has a computer lab, Wi-Fi, fax, scanning, and notary for the public. Bring the little ones to explore the Chesapeake Public Library's early literacy play and learn centers. 

Additional resources:

• Office of Personnel Management 
  Furlough Guidance for Federal Workers 
• Virginia Employment Commission 
  local connection for unemployment compensation 

Local Representatives

Stay up-to-date with our local representatives:

• Senator Mark R. Warner
• Senator Tim Kaine
• Congressman Bobby Scott
• Congressman A. Donald McEachin