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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NW Community Food

    59 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    Info

    • We are a food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, household cleaning items, personal hygiene items, and canned/boxed foods. Based on donations from local businesses, we also try to distribute milk and cheese, baked goods, meats, and ready-made meals.

    **We give out food and cleaning items every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, rain or shine. If pantry guests arrive at 2 pm, the line is shorter and there still is plenty of food. We are open on holidays.

    • For people who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to disability, we deliver groceries to homes during weekends. This depends on how many volunteer drivers we have.

    • We are located behind the building at 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. We are a block north of the Van Ness Metro station on the Red line on the west side.

    **People can text or call NW Community Food at (202) 743-5770. Our website is: https://nwcommunityfood.net.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, July 26th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of NW Community Food

    Location

    4340 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Back of building

    Northwest Washington, DC 20008

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 555-5555

    https://nwcommunityfood.net/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.97 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    Info

    • Food pantry entrance is the Portico Entrance located off of the parking lot on Ellicott Street and 36th Street.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 1st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  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 Barnaby Woods.

  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. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.38 mi


    Info

    Provides free breakfast and lunch to any child eighteen years old or younger as part of the District of Columbia Summer Meal Program. Operated at District of Columbia International School, a public charter school that welcomes neighborhood youth for meals regardless of whether they attend the school. Meals are served ready to eat in a welcoming environment and the program supports families during the summer break.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.05 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.57 mi


    Info

    Fort Stevens Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation site that hosts the USDA Summer Food Service Program, locally known as the DC Youth Meals Program administered by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. During the summer program, the center serves free nutritious meals and snacks to youth 18 and younger, with no application and no ID required. The site is part of Ward 4 in Northwest Washington and contributes to the District's effort to ensure children continue receiving wholesome meals when school is out of session.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

    Contact

    (202) 541-3754(Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)

    https://dpr.dc.gov/fortstevens

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.27 mi


    Info

    This location hosts two distinct food pantry operations, offering groceries on specific Thursdays and Saturdays.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 6th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    Info

    The Mobile Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community. The food is distributed on campus at no cost. All you need to do is check the schedule for the campus convenient to you, bring your bags to carry your groceries, and pick up some food.

    No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Mobile Market is a partnership between Montgomery College and the Capital Area Food Bank. If you're interested in volunteering with the Mobile Market, please fill out the volunteer form

    • Location: Inside of Montgomery College - Takoma Park at Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium (ST)...

    Third Wednesday of the month unless noted by an . 2026 February 18 March 25 April 15 May 27* June 17 *Market is the fourth Wednesday of the month

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.94 mi


    Info

    This resource offers a Tuesday Supper program, providing ready-to-eat meals. They also host a Food Bank for groceries on a different day.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, July 28th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.83 mi


    Info

    The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Barnaby Woods 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 Barnaby Woods 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Barnaby Woods to see if any are 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 in Barnaby Woods.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Barnaby Woods 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 Barnaby Woods 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 Barnaby Woods, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.