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.

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 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 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?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Family & Medical Counseling Service
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.13 mi
Info
Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below) Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open. one must qualify to receive food at this location please call ahed to confirm qualifications

TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid TEFAP Income Requirements: DC TEFAP Income Requirements Extenstions 234 or 219 **Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch from 12-1); By Appointment Only Thu: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch 12-1); By Appointment Only
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Monday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
2041 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 889-7900
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Benedict The Moor
19 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

1.37 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
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 4 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Mon, March 16th (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
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul
14 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.81 mi
Info
Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.

Serves 20024 zip code only.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, March 28th (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/
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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.
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)
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
65 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.34 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
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Episcopal Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.33 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
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, April 18th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
820 6th Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 615-6971
https://calvarydc.net/guildsorganizations/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Christ United Methodist Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.18 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Wed, February 11th (in 3 weeks)
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
900 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 669-2664
https://christchurchinthecity.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
27 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.2 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
  Must be a resident of Washington DC
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 29th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-4333
https://www.puritybaptistdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
James Creek Resident Council
11 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.06 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, January 27th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 24th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
100 N St SW
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 803-2231
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Holy Temple Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.26 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This 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
https://www.htconline.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.

It is closed on all Federal holidays plus Easter Monday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 26th-31st.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Mon, January 26th (next week)
  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
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.