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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Central Union Mission

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Behind the Popeye’s. Look for the orange cones in the driveway. Recommended to arrive early.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Central Union Mission

    Location

    3194 Bladensburg Road Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 529-0165

    https://www.missiondc.org/need-help/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.61 mi


    Info

    North Michigan Park Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility in Northeast Washington that hosts the DC Youth Meals Program. During the summer months, it provides free nutritious breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under in the community.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 8th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  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 Avondale Terrace.

  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)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.47 mi


    Info

    Alafia Baptist Church provides grocery assistance. Note: No TEFAP Available.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, October 8th (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, September 17th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, October 15th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, November 19th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit community-support organization that provides children, families, and adults with tools and resources to move beyond poverty and homelessness, and helps women returning from incarceration move toward self-sufficiency.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Tomorrow

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 19th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, September 18th (next week)

      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

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.71 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries for staff and students. Operating hours can be found on their website under the 'serve' bar, then 'charitable services', and finally 'Cardinal Cupboard'. Distribution takes place in McMahon.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    86 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    Info

    The participants should enter the parking lot and go directly to the activity center.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Avondale Terrace 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 Avondale Terrace 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 Avondale Terrace that’s open today: Central Union Mission, North Michigan Park Recreation Center, North Capitol Collaborative, Alafia Baptist Church, Community Family Life Services, The Cardinal Cupboard

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Avondale Terrace for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Avondale Terrace, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.