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 Brightwood.

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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/food-and-friends">Food and Friends</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/shepherd-s-table-progress-place-building">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brightwood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
62 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, October 25th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sixth Church Food Closet
53 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.82 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, October 22nd (next week)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, November 12th (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 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
Location
5413 16th Street Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 723-5377
sixthpresbyterian.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Loaves & Fishes
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.27 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early to make a line starting at 9am
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
1525 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20910
directions
Contact
(240) 855-5874
https://www.saintstephensdc.org/organizations-at-st-stephen-s
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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 Brightwood.
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)
People’s Congregational Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.29 mi
Info
will not be open for the month of January
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, November 21st (next month)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, December 19th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
4704 13th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5511
https://peopleschurchucc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
19th Street Baptist Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.41 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Thu, October 23rd (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, November 13th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, November 27th (next month)
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
4606 16th Street Northwest
Crestwood, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-2773
https://19thstreetbc.org/
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Meal delivery
Food and Friends
2 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

Info
No income requirements. Must be referred by medical professional. Application available online: https://foodandfriends.org/how-to-get-meals/z We cannot guarantee a specific delivery time within this schedule. Someone must be home to receive the food, but it does not have to be you or anyone in particular. To arrange an alternative delivery option, please call (202) 269-6820. You have the option to make the arrangement permanent or for a single day only.
- Requirements
  Referral required
  Eligibility: Chronic or life-altering illness like cancer, Alzheimer’s, renal failure, COPD, HIV/AIDS. Check your eligibility at https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-for-medically-tailored-meals/
- Offerings
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Open now!
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
219 Riggs Road Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 269-2277
https://foodandfriends.org/how-to-get-meals/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
12 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.73 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 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
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Tommy's Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.93 mi
Info
Every 1st Saturday of the month: 325 Health and Wellness items are distributed.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month: 320 Food boxes are distributed.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, November 1st (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Other material needs: 9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
630 Silver Spring Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(202) 262-4537
https://tommyspantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of the Living God
72 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

1.76 mi
Info
If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, October 25th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1417 Chillum Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(301) 559-8893
https://www.clgfgm.org/contact
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Food pantry (groceries)
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
34 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.98 mi
Info
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT / Solicitar una cita online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCce5E-0GUizCGIkmXveZgRt9QlXhpQIpmSZbK81mv7pvnXQ/viewform https://www.facebook.com/ACSGWSLIGO/

Montgomery county Residents Only Diapers are available from 0 to 3 size
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  Number of household members
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers available (must have child with you)
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6556
https://acsgw.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HZ38cq8L9Q6Y0rjfRM0sHCVfWNEql59nsZvIVuAGwFHRvbp-Wq7ihdPM
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood that’s open today: Food and Friends, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brightwood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.