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Roanoke Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Roanoke, Virginia that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Virginia page.

Legal Aid Society of Roanoke ValleyFree civil legal help
Websitelasrv.org 
Phone540-344-2088
Address541 Luck Avenue SW, Suite 118, Roanoke, VA 24016
Hours8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; clients seen by appointment only

The Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Roanoke, Salem, and nearby counties. Help covers housing, family, consumer, employment, and public benefits matters. Apply by phone at 540-344-2080 or online. The office moved to Luck Avenue; older listings still show a former Campbell Avenue address.1

Food

Feeding Southwest VirginiaRegional food bank for Southwest Virginia
Websitefeedingswva.org 
Phone540-342-3011
Address1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
HoursCall the Hunger and Help Line at 540-299-0004 to find a pantry near you

Feeding Southwest Virginia is the regional food bank for 26 counties and nine cities in Southwest Virginia, including Roanoke. Its Hunger and Help Line connects callers to food pantries and community services near them.2

Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House)Day shelter and meals
Websiteraminc.org 
Phone540-981-1732
Address410 Elm Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
HoursDay shelter 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week

RAM House runs a day shelter with meals, laundry, showers, clothing, and help with emergency bills. Its Financial Assistance Office is open 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. RAM House moved to Elm Avenue; older listings still show its former Campbell Avenue address.3

Social services

Total Action for Progress (TAP)Community action agency
Websitetapintohope.org 
Phone540-777-4673
Address302 2nd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Hours8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Total Action for Progress is the Roanoke Valley community action agency. It runs early childhood education, housing, employment, and domestic violence programs for low-income families.4

Rescue Mission of RoanokeEmergency shelter and meals
Websiterescuemission.net 
Phone540-343-7227
Address402 4th Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
HoursShelter open 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.; intakes daily from 3:00 p.m.

The Rescue Mission runs emergency shelter for men, women, and families, plus meals, a free clinic, a food pantry, clothing vouchers, and recovery programs. Shelter intakes happen daily when the shelter opens at 3:00 p.m.5

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, What We Do  and Ways to Give . ↩

  2. Feeding Southwest Virginia, About Us  and Need food? . ↩

  3. Roanoke Area Ministries, Contact Us . ↩

  4. Total Action for Progress, Contact  and Housing Programs . ↩

  5. Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Emergency Shelter . ↩

  1. Suffolk Local Assistance Programs, Virginia.
  2. Virginia Beach Local Assistance Programs, Virginia.
  3. Alexandria Local Assistance Programs, Virginia.
  4. Chesapeake Local Assistance Programs, Virginia.
  5. Hampton Local Assistance Programs, Virginia.

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