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?

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 that’s open today: Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank , Damien Ministries Inc , Gallaudet University Food Pantry , HIPS

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)
Brookland Manor RIA Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
For seniors 55+, and you must register with the Capital Area Food Bank to receive food. You can fill out an application at the community center, and they will help you send it. The food distribution on the third Saturday does not require you to register in advance.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Seniors Only
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
  Adult diapers available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, January 12th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
2525 14th Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(202) 529-6529
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Food pantry (groceries)
CAC Wosem- 24th Place
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2130 24th Place Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(240) 643-6445
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Episcopal Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

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
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (next month)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 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)
Celestial Church of Christ
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
1880 Adams Street NE
Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(240) 467-8399
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Food pantry (groceries)
Central Union Mission
58 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Behind the Popeye’s. Look for the orange cones in the driveway. Recommended to arrive early.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, December 25th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
3194 Bladensburg Road Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(202) 529-0165
https://www.missiondc.org/need-help/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
17 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

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
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  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)
Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank
42 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
605 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 635-9053
https://flccdc.org/crowder-owens-food-bank/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Damien Ministries Inc
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Info
A valid picture ID Proof of your residency Income statement, no later than two weeks if you are employed and if it is SSI once a calendaryear Proof of your HIV status, which would be in the form of lab work showing your CD4 and viral load. This document is needed once a calendar year Proof of medical insurance These are all the requirements that we asked you to bring for your initial registration for Food bank services. Noted that we do have an every six month check to make sure all customers are in compliance with their documentation. Customers are able to come in twice a month on schedule appointments only.

Emergency food requirements:

Proof of your DC residency only residence are eligible for emergency food

Proof of identification

Proof of how many dependents reside in the residence with you

Proof of income

If you have other adults that live in your household, you cannot register them. They must register as an individual on their own, and they can also receive food.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–3:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–3:30 pm
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–3:30 pm
- 9:30 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
2200 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(202) 526-3020
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gallaudet University Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Only for Gallaudet University Students
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  Appointments required
  Student ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
HIPS
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- This Friday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
906 H Street Northeast
H Street Corridor, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 232-8150
https://web.facebook.com/iloveHIPS/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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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?
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 that’s open today: Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank, Damien Ministries Inc, Gallaudet University Food Pantry, HIPS
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.