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Some things can’t wait

Basic Needs

Direct assistance, referrals, and guidance for immediate needs.

Find Food

Get groceries for your household during open pantry hours.
No appointment is needed.

Monday–Thursday — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

  • How it works
    Visit during open hours and a staff member will help you complete a quick registration. You’ll need to provide the names and dates of birth for all household members and your rent amount.

    Eligible households may receive food assistance once every 30 days. 

    When
    Monday–Thursday
    10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Where
    710 Dawn St. Richmond, Virginia

    Who we serve
    We provide food assistance directly to residents of the greater Richmond area. Live in Petersburg, Hopewell, Prince George, or Dinwiddie? Call us and we’ll help connect you with food assistance closer to home.

    Don’t have access to a kitchen? 
    We offer smaller, ready-to-eat food kits twice a week while supplies last.

Apply Online
Apply Online

Pay Rent

Facing eviction? We may be able to help with past-due rent so you can stay in your home.

  • Applicants must:

    • Live in Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, or Prince George

    • Be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Line

    • Have a pay or quit notice or an active eviction

    • Owe no more than $800 for a single-person household or $1,500 for a household with a minor on the lease.

    • Cannot have received assistance in the last year from another organization.

    • Uplift will only provide assistance for a household once every 3 years. 

    • If approved, you will be required to attend an in-person financial workshop to receive our assistance. The dates and locations will be provided upon approval.


    What you’ll need

    • All proof of income for all members on lease

    • Pay or quit OR eviction notice

    • Valid lease

    • Valid photo ID

    • Updated rent ledger

    • Copy of your landlord’s W-9


    Get Started

    Come to our next in-person intake at the location closest to you. Intakes are by appointment only. Click on the date to sign up for an appointment.

Avoid Utility Shutoff

Get help with an overdue utility bill before your service is disconnected.

Apply Online
Apply Online

  • Applicants must:

    • Live in Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, or Prince George

    • Be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Line

    • Have an active shutoff notice

    • For Richmond residents:

      • Owe no more than $700 on an electric bill.

      • Owe no more than $600 on other utility bills (gas, water, etc)

    • For Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie & Prince George residents:

      • Owe no more than $600 on any utility bill (electric, gas, water, etc)

    • Cannot have received assistance in the last year from another organization.

    • Uplift will only provide assistance for a household once every 3 years. 

    • Heating season is until April 30th. We will move into cooling season after that.

    • If approved, you will be required to attend an in-person financial workshop to receive our assistance. The dates and locations will be provided upon approval.


    What you’ll need

    1. Shutoff notice/bill

    2. Valid Photo ID

    3. Lease

    4. All proof of income for all members on lease.


    Get Started
    Come to our next in-person intake at the location closest to you. Intakes are by appointment only. Click on a date to sign up for an appointment.

Tools for long-term stability

Financial Empowerment

Interested in learning more about our programs? Call our office or email us a info@upliftva.org

Elevate

Elevate is built for working families who want more than short-term relief.

  • Families will spend 18 months working with a Family Coach to set goals, navigate obstacles, and stay focused on what comes next. Families build a household budget, track their progress, and gain weekly access to the food pantry so more of their income can go toward moving forward. Just as important, they join a community of peers who encourage one another and celebrate progress together.

Knowing Money

Financial workshops and one-on-one counseling to help families budget, reduce debt, and plan ahead.

  • Starting in summer 2026, every household that receives emergency financial assistance is connected to a financial management workshop — a practical session on managing money, setting goals, and making informed decisions. From there, households can work one-on-one with UCA’s certified financial coach to build a budget, tackle debt, and plan their next step.


    Upcoming Workshop Dates:

    Eligibility:

    • Must be a resident of Richmond, Petersburg, Prince George, Hopewell, or Dinwiddie.

    • Individuals who are employed, or recently employed and seeking employment.

    • Earn less than 200% of the federal poverty line.

    • Individuals who receive emergency financial assistance or are part of the Elevate program

Tax Filing Support

In partnership with United Way, Uplift Community Action offers free income tax assistance to households who meet any of the following requirements:

  • Earn under $70,244/year

  • Persons with disabilities

  • Limited English-speaking taxpayers

Tax assistance is available february through mid-april. check back here in late fall for more appointment details.