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)
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
62 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
- 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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Other material needs
Martha's Table - Martha's Outfitters
2 reviews
Claimed
13 minutes
average wait time

Info
Martha's Outfitters offer adult clothing & children's clothing via a monthly credit. Call directly at (202) 885-9613. Accepts clothing donations Closed on Friday, October 24 2025
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
2204 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 885-9613
https://marthastable.org/
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, January 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (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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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)
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
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Mon, January 5th (in 2 weeks)
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army: Martin Luther King ( Senior Brown Bag )
4 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

1.32 mi
Info
Other Services Offered:

Energy Assistance-can provide up to $500.00 to Pepco and Washington Gas bills as well. Clients will need to have a disconnection notice or be currently disconnected before we schedule an appointment.

Rental Assistance-can only provide up to two months of rental assistance. Call 202-678-9771 for more details regarding the program or 202-332-5000.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of furniture vouchers can reach out to Ms. Tanya Thomas at 202-984-7346. Ms. Thomas also helps with securing ID's as well.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Seniors Only
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, February 12th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, March 12th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-9771
https://salvationarmynca.org/nca/gethelp
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
25 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 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 15th (in 3 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)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
17 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.39 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
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
1701 Gales Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 599-9519
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Holy Temple Church
9 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
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Christ United Methodist Church
25 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
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, January 24th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 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)
UTBC FREE GROCERY GIVEAWAY
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.24 mi
Info
Dr. Anika Wilson-Brown Lead Pastor EVERY FIRST FRIDAY! FROM 12 PM TO 3 PM OR UNTIL SUPPLY IS DEPLETED ALL PARTNERS, FRIENDS, & COMMUNITY PULL UP TO UTBC
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 pm
- Fri, February 6th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm
- Fri, March 6th (in 3 months)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
Location
1225 West Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-8822
www.UnionTempleDC.com
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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.