City of Roanoke Human/Social Services

‼️WE ARE HIRING‼️

Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanoke/jobs/5362837/benefit-program-specialist

🚍 The best way to learn how to navigate the bus system is to Try Transit Together! ✨

We had a wonderful Try Transit outing with the staff from the Roanoke Department of Social Services Self-Sufficiency program. We traveled on Valley Metro - Roanoke routes 21/22, starting from their location on Williamson Rd to the Third St Transit Center and back.

🙌🏽Gaining hands-on experience in planning routes and riding the bus equips staff members with the knowledge and confidence they need to assist clients seeking transportation. The Self-Sufficiency program offers vital services such as job readiness and placement assistance, work experience opportunities, and job skills training.

Empowering individuals through education is a crucial first step in helping people reach their destinations— whether for work, school, or essential errands. RIDE Solutions takes pride in delivering valuable education on transportation options through community partnerships.

Whether you represent an employee group or an organization that supports individuals needing transportation, RIDE Solutions can create a customized bus trip tailored to your needs.

Contact us to arrange your Try Transit group outing!
📩[email protected]
📲540-343-4417

Local cooling centers are available to help you stay safe and comfortable during hot weather. Facilities are open during normal business hours and offer air-conditioned spaces and access to water for anyone vulnerable to extreme temperatures. Check the graphic for available locations.

Our stores are part of the VA Fresh match program! SNAP/EBT shoppers save 50% on the fresh and frozen produce they purchase.

‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

The deadline to submit your SUN Bucks application — online, by mail or by phone — is August 31, 2026.

🖥️ Apply online: VirginiaSunBucks.com

📬 Apply by mail: Print and mail your form from VirginiaSunBucks.com to: 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

📞 Apply by phone: Call the Virginia SUN Bucks Call Center at 866‑513‑1414 (toll‑free)

Learn more at VirginiaSunBucks.com

🛒 Curious about what you can buy with Virginia SUN Bucks benefits?

Your benefits can be used to purchase a variety of nutritious foods — including fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains and dairy products — at grocery stores, farmers markets and other locations that accept SNAP EBT cards.

Learn more at www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/ebt

Curious about how you'll receive your Virginia SUN Bucks benefits? Here's how it works:

💳 If your household has a SNAP EBT card, your benefits will be loaded there.

📬 Don’t receive SNAP? Your benefits will be loaded onto a SUN Bucks card and mailed to the address on file with your school.

Learn more at VirginiaSunBucks.com.