10/24/2025
📢 Key Point: Those who will need food assistance should call Orange County Social Services at (540) 672-6166. More information below. ⬇️
NOTICE UPDATE (10/24/25): Orange County is aware of Governor Youngkin’s Declaration of a State of Emergency and assurance that the Commonwealth will provide food benefits for affected Virginians during the federal government shutdown. We look forward to working with our state partners to make it possible.
However, we want to be proactive in helping those in need, and we do not yet have details regarding how state resources will be allocated to Orange County. Until we do, we still encourage those who may need assistance to call (540) 672-6166, so that we can better coordinate local resources for them in the meantime.
View the original notice and update: https://orangecountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1952
ORIGINAL NOTICE (10/23/25):
Due to the federal government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has informed the Commonwealth of Virginia that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued at this time. This is a nationwide issue affecting all SNAP households and cannot be appealed.
What You Need to Know:
➡️ If you currently have SNAP benefits on your EBT card, you can still use them to purchase food.
➡️ November benefits will not be issued unless the federal government provides new guidance by October 28, 2025.
➡️ Orange County DSS does not have any additional information regarding the future availability of SNAP.
Need Help Finding Food?
While SNAP benefits are temporarily unavailable, the Orange County Department of Social Services is committed to helping residents access food through local community resources.
☎️ Please call Orange County Social Services at (540) 672-6166 for assistance.
We understand the hardship this causes for the 3,000+ Orange County citizens who rely on SNAP, and we’re here to support you.
Respectfully,
Robin Breckenridge
Director
Orange County Department of Social Services
