Smyth County Department of Social Services

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

We would like to thank the MSHS Quarterback Club for allowing us to sell half and half tickets at the game tonight to raise money for the Santa's Elves program. We greatly appreciate the opportunity.

08/13/2026

A more secure EBT card is on its way to you this fall! 🔒

When your new SNAP EBT chip card arrives, you must activate it right away. Your old card will deactivate once you activate the new one, or 60 days after it is mailed.

Check your mail often. Activation instructions will be included in the mailer with your new card.

Learn more at VirginiaChipCard.com.

07/29/2026

Big news for Virginia SNAP customers!
New EBT chip cards will begin arriving in the mail this September. Here’s what you need to know:

- New cards are more secure and help to protect your benefits from theft.
- Your balance will transfer automatically once you activate the new card.
- You must activate your new card as soon as it arrives.
- Your current card expires 60 days after your new card is mailed.

Visit VirginiaChipCard.com to learn more.

07/24/2026

Have you always wanted to become a foster parent but are not sure you are ready? Start your application today and find out! By starting your application, you can take a readiness assessment, get access to free trauma education, and make it possible for child welfare professionals to connect with you.

Contact us today at 276-706-8411 with any questions you may have! You can also scan the QR code or copy and paste the link below to fill out a profile on Family Match!

https://app.family-match.org/my/recruit/default.aspx?referrer=https://recruit.family-match.org/account/login/register?returnurl=%2f&accountid=efd35d28-0ede-ec11-a7b6-000d3a308c1f

07/23/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Highlands Fellowship Church for providing our staff with coffee and donuts. Thank you all!!!!

07/17/2026

Biggest lemonade we’ve sold today!!! We are still here for another hour!

07/17/2026

Lemonade stand day!!! Come help us support the Isaiah 117 House Washington/Smyth/Bristol, VA! They support us all the time so we love to be able to give back to them! We will be here until 4 today outside the county administration building!!!

A big thank you to everyone that donated baked goods for us to sell today and to the county administrator for letting us set up!