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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The MSB Outreach House

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi


    Info

    Must be a resident of Ward 5.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, April 24th (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

    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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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 21st (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, June 18th (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

    Contact

    (301) 793-3888
  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    79 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    Info

    If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (301) 559-8893

    https://www.clgfgm.org/contact

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 347-0511

    https://www.cflsdc.org/

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (202) 316-8744
  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    72 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
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  11. 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

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (202) 319-5575

    https://ministry.catholic.edu

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    83 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 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

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 22nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 6th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

  13. Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Open Status: Open Now (Check Days) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (301) 985-5000
  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.59 mi


    Info

    Damien Ministries Inc provides groceries to community members. Clients are required to present an ID to receive services.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 526-3020
  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: The Cardinal Cupboard, Damien Ministries Inc

  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.