Independence: Community Services

Service infrastructure in Independence: 3 bank branches, 2 VA facilities nearby, and 6 SNAP retailers.

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 866
Supermarket · 568 E Main St
Dollar General 2996
Other · 572 E Main St
Independence Farmers Market
Farmers and Markets · 101 W Main St
Wilson Market
Convenience Store · 6853 Wilson Hwy
The Quik Chek Inc 1
Convenience Store · 335 East Main Street

Banking

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

Branches (3)

SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK
SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK · 113 W Main St · 24348
Carter Bank & Trust
INDEPENDENCE OFFICE BRANCH · 449 E Main St · 24348
SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK
EAST INDEPENDENCE BRANCH · 802 E Main St · 24348

Childcare

Nearest Childcare · NameFREE WORSHIP CHRISTIAN DAY CARE CENTER
Nearest Childcare · Distance8.8 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Emergency Services

Facilities (4)

Independence First United Methodist Church
Independence Rescue Squad
Independence Vol Fire Department
Mountain View Baptist Church
Disaster Relief · Total count1

Sources: IRS BMF keyword

Social Services

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

Community Resource Links · Food Assistancehttps://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Independence+VA
Community Resource Links · Legal Aidhttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24348
Community Resource Links · Senior Serviceshttps://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24348
Community Resource Links · Job Centershttps://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo…
Community Resource Links · Substance Abusehttps://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24348
Community Resource Links · Housing Assistancehttps://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24348

Sources: Federal agency locator URLs  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Other

Facilities (3)

GRAYSON HOUSE
110 BEDWELL STREET · 51077
GRAYSON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
400 SOUTH INDEPENDENCE AVENUE · 51077
HILLTOP HOME FOR ADULTS
180 RAINBOW CIRCLE DRIVE · 51077
Nearest Nursing Home · NameHILLTOP HOME FOR ADULTS
Nearest Nursing Home · Distance0.3 mi
Nearest Red Cross · NameAMERICAN RED CROSS WOOD'S RIVER CHAPTER
Nearest Red Cross · Distance15.8 mi
Nearest Shelter · NameIndependence Vol Fire Department
Nearest Shelter · Distance0.3 mi
Nearest Snap · NameFOOD CITY 866
Nearest Snap · Total In Area6
Nearest Urgent Care · NameCARILION CLINIC URGENT CARE - GALAX
Nearest Urgent Care · Distance12.8 mi
Nearest Va Medical · NameHILLSVILLE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Nearest Va Medical · Distance24.7 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · HIFLD National Shelter System · USDA SNAP API — state+city name match