Fast access to food, shelter, medical, and rental help during emergencies.
Use the buttons and resources below to apply or learn eligibility, documents needed, and local contact info. Click on any program to view its full details.
Tip: Use the dropdown menu next to Emergency Services to view pre-filtered services by type (Housing Aid, Financial Aid, etc.). Note that some programs may fall under multiple categories—for example, Emergency Aid may include financial assistance components.Note: Some programs and grants may be paused during federal shutdowns. Check the official page for status updates if a link doesn't load.
Agency Name | Service Description | Service Type | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
- Financial Assistance — Financial assistance to individuals and households affected by federally declared natural disasters. - The Hero Care Network — Emergency shelter, feeding, and basic assistance during disasters. | Emergency Aid | www.redcross.org | |
- Disaster Assistance – emergency financial support after disasters - Rental Assistance – short‑term help with rent - Utilities Assistance – support for electric, water, and other bills - Soup Kitchen – free prepared meals - Elderly Program – services and referrals for seniors - Transitional Housing – temporary shelter and stabilization - Outreach for Mental Health Needs – street/outreach support connecting people to care - Healthcare for the Homeless – monthly clinic offering general, dental, and psychiatric care on St. Thomas and St. John. | Emergency Aid | catholiccharitiesvi.org | |
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — Food benefits for eligible low‑ and no‑income households. - SNAP Food Loss Benefit Replacement — Replace up to one month of SNAP if food was lost due to disaster or 4+ hr outage. - Meals on Wheels — Home‑delivered nutritious meals for eligible seniors and people with disabilities. - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) — Time‑limited cash aid for families with children. - Aid for the Aged (OAA) — Monthly cash benefit for eligible residents 65+. - Aid to the Blind — Monthly cash benefit for eligible blind residents. - Aid to the Disabled — Monthly cash benefit for eligible residents with qualifying disabilities. - Energy Assistance — Help with energy costs for eligible households. - SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) — Job training and work supports for SNAP recipients. - Jobs Opportunity & Basic Skills (JOBS) — Employment services and skills development. | Emergency Aid | dhs.vi.gov | |
- Emergency Food & Shelter Program — Grants to support community recovery and emergency needs after major disasters. - Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) — Grants to reduce long-term risk from hazards. | Emergency Aid | www.fema.gov | |
- Hot Meals – free prepared meals for homeless and less fortunate individuals - Rental Assistance – support with rent payments - SNAP Assistance – help with food assistance applications - Utilities Assistance – support for utility bills | Emergency Aid | www.mtocvi.org | |
Patient Assist VI (PAVI) is a Virgin Islands nonprofit that helps residents access essential prescription medications at no cost by working with patients, providers, and medication assistance programs. Services are focused on people who cannot afford their medications or are choosing between basic needs and prescriptions. | Emergency Aid | www.patientassistvi.org | |
- Lifeline — Discounts on phone and broadband service for qualifying low-income consumers. | Emergency Aid | www.lifelinesupport.org | |
- Rapid Response VI Fund — Financial assistance for families facing emergencies. - Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) — Financial assistance for families facing emergencies. | Financial Aid | cfvi.net | |
- Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP) — Up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance during hardship. - Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) — Monetary rental assistance for very low income families. | Housing Aid | vierap.com | |
More help after a disaster
- FEMA: Virgin Islands State & Local Referral List for Disaster Survivors – Federal directory of agencies and programs that can help Virgin Islands residents after a disaster. Visit FEMA referral list