Melfa: Community & Culture
On the community map of Melfa: 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 787-3400 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 23610 FRONT STREET, ACCOMAC VA 23301 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 27 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Accomac Historic District
Arbuckle Place
Assateague Beach Coast Guard Station
Assateague Lighthouse
Bank Building
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 16 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Melfa+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23410 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23410 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23410 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23410 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (3)
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Nature Center
Attractions (10)
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Nature Center
Cape Charles Museum
Gwynn's Island Museum
Reedville Fishermen's Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Cabinet Shop
Tea House
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 34.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 16 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 1 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 3 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Melfa