Galax: Community Services

Around Galax: 8 bank branches, 2 VA facilities nearby, and 21 SNAP retailers.

11.9 bank branches per 10K residents (vs Virginia 7.1/10K).

Food Assistance

SNAP-authorized retailers (USDA FNS) — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other outlets where SNAP benefits can be redeemed.

Sample (5)

FOOD CITY 865

Supermarket · 955 E Stuart Dr

Walmart Supercenter 1023

Super Store · 1140 E Stuart Dr

Hop In

Convenience Store · 806 S Main St

CVS Pharmacy 3785

Other · 100 Meadow St

Dollar General 0303

Other · 949A E Stuart Dr

Banking

FDIC-insured bank branches. Branch density correlates with population, so per-10K comparisons help calibrate access.

Branches (8)

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association

GALAX BRANCH · 300 N Main St · 24333

The National Bank of Blacksburg

GALAX BRANCH · 506 E Stuart Dr · 24333

SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK

GALAX BRANCH · 209 W Grayson St · 24333

Carter Bank & Trust

EAST GALAX BRANCH · 543 E Stuart Dr · 24333

Woodforest National Bank

GALAX VIRGINIA BRANCH · 1140 E Stuart Dr · 24333

Truist Bank

GALAX BRANCH · 1100 E Stuart Dr · 24333

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

GALAX PLAZA BRANCH · 540 E Stuart Dr · 24333

SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK

CARROLL BRANCH · 8351 Carrollton Pike · 24333

Childcare

Nearest Childcare · Name	GALAX HEAD START CENTER
Nearest Childcare · Distance	1.4 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Emergency Services

Facilities (10)

Galax Presbyterian Church - Warrick Hall

Gladeville Elementary School

Oakland Elementary School

Baywood Rescue

Galax Recreation Center

Galax Volunteer Fire Department

Hillcrest Baptist Church

Cornerstone Community Church

Fairview Ruritan Club

Galax Presbyterian Church

Social Services

Federal program access points: legal aid, senior services, job centers, substance-abuse treatment, housing assistance.

Animal Shelters · Total count	1
Community Resource Links · Food Assistance	https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Galax+VA
Community Resource Links · Legal Aid	https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24333
Community Resource Links · Senior Services	https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24333
Community Resource Links · Job Centers	https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo…
Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse	https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24333
Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24333

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE D codes — city match Galax, VA · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Other

Facilities (2)

GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BLUE RIDGE

836 GLENDALE ROAD · 51640

WADDELL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

202 PAINTER STREET · 51640

Food Pantries · Total count	2
Nearest Nursing Home · Name	WADDELL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
Nearest Nursing Home · Distance	1.5 mi
Nearest Red Cross · Name	AMERICAN RED CROSS WOOD'S RIVER CHAPTER
Nearest Red Cross · Distance	3.6 mi
Nearest Shelter · Name	Galax Recreation Center
Nearest Shelter · Distance	1.1 mi
Nearest Snap · Name	FOOD CITY 865
Nearest Snap · Total In Area	21
Nearest Urgent Care · Name	CARILION CLINIC URGENT CARE - GALAX
Nearest Urgent Care · Distance	1.9 mi
Nearest Va Medical · Name	HILLSVILLE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Nearest Va Medical · Distance	12.3 mi
Senior Services · Total count	2

Sources: IRS BMF keyword · HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · HIFLD National Shelter System · USDA SNAP API — state+city name match · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Galax