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Find Free Food In ArboretumLemontree 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.
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    CAC Wosem- 24th Place

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 13th (in 3 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of CAC Wosem- 24th Place

    Location

    2130 24th Place Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 643-6445

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Plenty to Eat

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    • Can only pick up food for yourself, unless you have proof that you are the caregiver and their ID card
    • Located inside of Academy of Hope Public Charter School
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Plenty to Eat

    Location

    2315 18th Place Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 556-0662

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Celestial Church of Christ

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 29th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Celestial Church of Christ

    Location

    1880 Adams Street NE

    Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 467-8399

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Arboretum.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The MSB Outreach House

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.26 mi


    Info

    Must be a resident of Ward 5.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of The MSB Outreach House

    Location

    2411 Lawrence Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 529-3075

    https://www.umc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Damien Ministries Inc

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    Info

    • Serves mostly residents who have tested positive for HIV, but does not turn anyone away even if not positive for HIV.
    • Entrance is at the side of the building
    • For HIV+ clients, must show ID, proof of address, and medical insurance.
    • For emergency clients, photo ID is the only requirement. Emergency clients may visit once a month.
    • You can call ahead to confirm what documents you need to bring.
    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Damien Ministries Inc

    Location

    2200 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 526-3020

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.32 mi


    Info

    Only for Gallaudet University Students

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Student ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    Location

    800 Florida Ave. NE

    Room Ely 100

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 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

    • Next Saturday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Registration required on site
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Registration required on site
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, July 6th (in 3 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

    Map of Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec

    Location

    1701 Gales Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 599-9519

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Samaritan Baptist Church

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    Info

    To get delivery you have to be a senior member of the church

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of New Samaritan Baptist Church

    Location

    1100 Florida Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Comprehensive Family resource center

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Two photo IDs required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Comprehensive Family resource center

    Location

    3194 Bladensburg Road Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 745-7118

    https://www.missiondc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    Location

    605 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 635-9053

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Arboretum 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Arboretum do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Arboretum that’s open today: Celestial Church of Christ

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Arboretum for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.