Radford City Department of Social Services

09/16/2026

Virginia has begun rolling out new EBT chip cards!

When your new card arrives, you must activate it right away. Activation instructions will be included in the mailer with your new card. Your old card will deactivate once you activate the new one, or 60 days after it is mailed.

Haven’t received a chip card yet? Don’t worry. Households across the Commonwealth will
receive their cards at different times. Contact your local department of social services if
you haven’t received a new EBT chip card by December 31, 2026.

Learn more at VirginiaChipCard.com.

09/16/2026

This Hunger Action Month, help put food on the table for Virginia families.

Food banks and community organizations across the Commonwealth help make sure families, children, older adults and neighbors have access to nutritious food.

You can make a difference by:

🍎 Donating food or funds to your local food bank
🤝 Joining or hosting a workplace food or fund drive
🥫 Supporting a local pantry or community organization

Find a food bank near you at VAFoodbanks.org/find-food.
Every contribution can help put food on the table for a neighbor in need.

09/14/2026

Creating a safe sleep space can help reduce the risk of suffocation-related infant death.

Place your baby alone, on their back, in a crib or bassinet with a firm mattress and fitted sheet. Keep pillows, blankets, toys and other soft objects out of the sleep area.

Use this checklist for every nap and every night. Learn more at safesleep365.com.

09/09/2026

Before you walk away, check the back seat.

A change in routine, distraction or busy day can get the best of any exhausted parent or caregiver. Build a habit that helps protect your child:

- Place an essential item, such as your phone, bag or work badge, in the back seat.
- Ask your child care provider to call if your child does not arrive as expected.
- Always lock your vehicle and keep keys out of children’s reach.

For more child safety tips, visit dss.virginia.gov/supporting-families/child-protective-services/cap.

09/08/2026

Make sure your new EBT chip card reaches you! Verify your mailing address on commonhelp.virginia.gov or at our office by September 9. 📬

Your balance will transfer automatically once you activate the new card. Current cards expire 60 days after your new card is mailed.

Your new chip card offers added protection against card skimming, but card security doesn’t stop there! Remember to lock and unlock your EBT card through the ConnectEBT app or website — whether you’re using your current card or your new chip card.

Learn more about your new EBT card at VirginiaChipCard.com.

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

🔒 Stronger protection is on the way for SNAP benefits in Virginia.

Virginia will soon begin issuing EBT cards with chip technology, helping reduce fraud and safeguard benefits from card skimming.

To ensure your replacement card arrives at the correct address, confirm your mailing information through CommonHelp or with your local department of social services by September 9.

Once you activate your new chip card, your existing SNAP balance will move over automatically. Your current card will remain active for 60 days after the new card is sent.

Learn more about the transition and what to expect at VirginiaChipCard.com.

09/01/2026

To be considered for both positions, please apply for each position separately

08/31/2026

Today is the last day to apply

08/25/2026

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 application 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)