Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), South County

Fairfax County Department of Family Services

8350 Richmond Highway, 3rd floor
Alexandria, VA 22309

(703) 324-7500

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 324-7500
Toll-Free
(888) 832-3858
TTY/TTD
(703) 222-9452
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Who We Are

Fairfax County Department of Social Services participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps.  SNAP benefits are electronic benefits that can be used like cash to buy food at any store that has a sign displaying the Quest logo or a picture of the Virginia Electronic Transfer Benefit card.

Each eligible household will receive a card that may be used like a bank debit card to purchase eligible food items from your account.

With SNAP benefits, you can also purchase seeds to grow a garden. The program is designed to help prevent hunger and malnutrition by ensuring a better diet for a low-income household. It is not designed to supply all food needs, only to supplement them.           

Residents can now apply for Social Services benefits online.   Click Here to apply online at the Virginia CommonHelp website.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
Sign Language
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Multi-Lingual
Service Area(s)
Fairfax City
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Fairfax County
,
Falls Church City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Other Eligibility Criteria
Eligible residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. Income restrictions. Income limit depends on family size, expenses, income and resources.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Phone or Walk-in; Present documentation; complete application, intake appointment/interview
Documents Required
Picture ID
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Proof of income
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Social Security card
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Income verification
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Proof of residency
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
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