You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Southeast.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Southeast accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Southeast do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Southeast that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle82fuee04eb0d02ax9kqibw">Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Southeast for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Southeast - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In SoutheastLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
The Holy Temple Church
no ratings yet

0.17 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
439 12th Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 547-8364
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Food pantry (groceries), Other
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
17 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
Info
Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Other: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
10 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
Info
Note: Contact Church before Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas for day and time.
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Thu, June 27th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, July 25th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, August 22nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
1636 East Capital St NE
Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(410) 271-5656
https://www.mountmoriahchurch.org/resources
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Southeast.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Episcopal Church
average user rating

1.48 mi
Info
Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Location
820 6th Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 615-6971
Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry
1 minute
average wait time

0.95 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Mon, June 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
212 East Capitol Street Northeast
Capitol Hill, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 543-4200
Food pantry (groceries)
Ambassador Baptist Church
no ratings yet

1 mi
Info
There will be no food distribution on the fourth week of December because of the holidays
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- Sat, July 13th (next month)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- 8:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1408 Minnesota Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-1993
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
43 minutes
average wait time

1.32 mi
Info
Key card system is used to move the line along and keep track of where the need is. Each participant can get one but is not a requirement. We only ask for the number of adults and children in the household.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, July 6th (next month)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, August 3rd (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
1701 Gales Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 599-9519
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul
5 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
Info
Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, July 27th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, August 24th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
14 M Street Southeast
Navy Yard, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 615-7862
https://svdpdc.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army: Martin Luther King
no ratings yet

1.23 mi
Info
ALL PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Saturday January 13, 2024 and Monday January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Other Services Offered:

Energy Assistance-can provide up to $500.00 to Pepco and Washington Gas bills as well. Clients will need to have a disconnection notice or be currently disconnected before we schedule an appointment.

Rental Assistance-can only provide up to two months of rental assistance. Call 202-678-9771 for more details regarding the program or 202-332-5000.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of furniture vouchers can reach out to Ms. Tanya Thomas at 202-984-7346. Ms. Thomas also helps with securing ID's as well.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-9771
http://www.salvationarmynca.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Benedict The Moor
8 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Info
Enter through the parking lot which is located on 20th Street, behind the school and Church. Pantry will be closed during the month of August.
- Requirements
  ID required
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Mon, June 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, July 15th (next month)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, August 19th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
Location
320 21st Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-3895
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Southeast accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Southeast do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Southeast that’s open today: Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Southeast for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.