Departments: Social Services

Department of Social Services

Dinwiddie Government Center
14012 Boydton Plank Road
PO Box 107
Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: (804) 469-4524 Fax: (804) 469-4506

Additional Links: Program Description | How to apply for Benefits | F A Q

The Mission of the Dinwiddie Department of Social Services is to work collaboratively with other community agencies in order to promote self-reliance and protection to citizens of our community. Our commitment is to provide quality services and assistance that acknowledge our clients as part of a family system and empowers them by building their competencies. Our agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin or political beliefs. Dinwiddie Social Services is an equal opportunity provider.

In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Working in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Social Services, our function is to provide benefits and services to the citizens of Dinwiddie County.

The Cooling Assistance Program is designed to assist households with cooling equipment and/or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. You may be eligible for assistance if someone is 60 years old or over, under six years of age, or disabled, and the household meets income requirements. The program runs from June 15th until August 16th. Please call 469-4524 with any questions.

Commodity Distribution

For Dinwiddie County residents only. Provided by Dinwiddie Department of Social Services through the Central Virginia Food Bank. Each month non-perishable food items (for example: apple sauce, beans, corn, green beans, peaches, rice, spaghetti sauce, etc.) are distributed based on availability. PLEASE BRING GROCERY BAGS TO HELP with distribution. Volunteers are needed to help with this project and others.

Please click here to find out about being one of our valuable volunteers.

Everyone must provide proof of identity and residency the day of the distribution. If you are currently a SNAP (Food Stamps) , Medicaid, SSI or TANF recipient you will be required to file an application and declare your household’s income to be eligible for the commodities. EVERYONE will file an application and self declare their household’s income to determine eligibility based on income limits issued by USDA.

Applications can ONLY be filed the day of the distribution. Workers will be there to assist applicants.

Distribution site:

Rohoic Elementary School.

23312 Airport St. (Highway 460 )

Petersburg Virginia 23803

When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on:

April 15, 2010
May 13, 2010
June 10, 2010
July 15, 2010
August 12, 2010
September 16, 2010
October 14, 2010
November 10, 2010 *Note this is a change to Wednesday due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Nov. 11th
December 16, 2010

Please call 469-4524 ext.105 with any questions.