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 in Bloomingdale.

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 in Bloomingdale 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 in Bloomingdale 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?

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 Bloomingdale that’s open today: So Others Might Eat (SOME) , Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter , Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center , So Others Might Eat , Reservoir Park Recreation Center , The Father McKenna Center , YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry , Gallaudet University Food Pantry

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Bloomingdale 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.

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 Bloomingdale, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Location: To the right of 75 Hanover Place NW (behind 60 O. St.) DINING ROOM IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MEAL SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO 75 HANOVER PL. NW. Washington DC
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am @ SOME Food Pantry
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am @ SOME Food Pantry
Fri, October 2nd (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am @ SOME Food Pantry
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
75 Hanover Place Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 797-8806
https://some.org/get-help/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.25 mi
Info
Shelter Daily at 3:00 PM (First come, first served) Meal Times: Lunch: 12:30pm, Dinner: 5:00pm. Walk-ins welcome! Overnight shelter, showers, and meals
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
12:30 pm
Today
5:00 pm
Tomorrow
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
65 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 745-7118
https://www.missiondc.org/get-help/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank
59 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
A city market-style food bank that provides free groceries and clothing to families in need on a weekly basis. Operated by Family Life Community Center in Northeast Washington, DC.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Wednesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Thursday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
605 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 529-2299
https://flccdc.org/crowder-owens-food-bank/
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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 in Bloomingdale.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.23 mi
Info
A DC Department of Parks and Recreation summer meal site that provides free, nutritious, USDA-compliant breakfast and lunch to children and youth ages 18 and younger during summer break. No registration, ID, or proof of income is required; meals are served on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. The site is part of the District's federally-funded Summer Food Service Program (DC Youth Meals Program / OSSE) that operates at over 100 locations citywide.
Requirements
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
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
Location
1743 Lincoln Road NE
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 576-5642
https://dpr.dc.gov/harrythomas
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry
48 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
This food pantry offers monthly client-choice groceries to DC households, including fresh produce and meat at every visit. Delivery may be available on a case-by-case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care, including dental and vision, is also available by appointment. They host a farmers market on alternating Fridays.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Next Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Friday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
1525 7th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 265-2400
https://breadforthecity.org/food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
So Others Might Eat
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.64 mi
Info
SOME’s emergency food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need as part of its emergency services campus. Clients may receive pantry items once per week, and the distribution takes place at the warehouse entrance off Hanover Place NW.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Fri, October 2nd (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
75 Hanover Pl NW (pantry entrance to the right of 75 Hanover Pl NW, behind 60 O St NW)
Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 797-8806
https://some.org/get-help/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Reservoir Park Recreation Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.46 mi
Info
The Reservoir Park Recreation Center hosts a no-cost summer meal site as part of the DC Youth Meals Program, the District's USDA Summer Food Service Program that fills the hunger gap for children when school is out. Children 18 and younger can stop by during lunch service to receive a free, ready-to-eat meal and snack, with no application, registration, or ID required. The modern facility, which opened in 2024 on the former McMillan Sand Filtration site, is operated by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and features a fitness center, multi-purpose room, art walk, indoor pool, spray parks, playground, large grass field, and a historic fountain surrounding six acres of public space.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Monday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
10 Lower Service Court NW
Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 299-2069
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Father McKenna Center
47 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.06 mi
Info

You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.

Recommended to arrive early

First 35 peoples will be served

Can visit once every 21 days

Remember to:

bring picture ID to every visit.

bring one of the following on 1st visit to prove DC residency:

Lease

Rent receipt with name and address

Utility bill with name and address.

Might be closed on a holiday. Please check website to confirm before going.
Requirements
Proof of address required
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
900 North Capitol Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 842-1112
https://fathermckennacenter.org/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry
25 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.12 mi
Info
Please call +1 (202) 626-0700 extension 0 (Front Desk) to make an appointment. No longer accepts walk-in.
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
2303 14th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 626-0700
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gallaudet University Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.17 mi
Info
Only for Gallaudet University Students

Student ID required

On-site registration required
Requirements
Registration required
ID required
Students & staff only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Today
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
800 Florida Ave. NE
Room Ely 100
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 651-5432
https://gallaudet.edu/student-center-program-services/health-and-wellness-programs/food-pantry/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Bloomingdale 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 in Bloomingdale 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?
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 Bloomingdale that’s open today: So Others Might Eat (SOME), Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter, Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center, So Others Might Eat, Reservoir Park Recreation Center, The Father McKenna Center, YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry, Gallaudet University Food Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bloomingdale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Bloomingdale 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.
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 Bloomingdale, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.