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: Tommy's Pantry , Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building , Tommy's Pantry , Church of the Living God

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
75 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
Info
On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Sat, March 28th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, April 11th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, April 25th (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
66 reviews
Unclaimed
5 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
Next Wednesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, April 8th (in 3 weeks)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, April 22nd (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)
Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.28 mi
Info
The Mobile Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community. The food is distributed on campus at no cost. All you need to do is check the schedule for the campus convenient to you, bring your bags to carry your groceries, and pick up some food.

No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Mobile Market is a partnership between Montgomery College and the Capital Area Food Bank. If you're interested in volunteering with the Mobile Market, please fill out the volunteer form

Location: Inside of Montgomery College - Takoma Park at Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium (ST)...

Third Wednesday of the month unless noted by an . 2026 February 18 March 25 April 15 May 27* June 17 *Market is the fourth Wednesday of the month
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
Wed, April 15th (in 4 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
Wed, May 20th (in 2 months)
CLOSED
Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(251) 744-4411
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/student-health-and-wellness/fuel-for-success-food-campaign.html?fbclid=IwAR0rUziSyYdjXgOy3zalKydPFZNZSdKqNB1w5RoyqLT7PUvTCqGnMyDpHhw
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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!
Unfortunately, we're not confident about the information below.
Lemontree does not cover this location
Food pantry (groceries)
Tommy's Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.91 mi
Info
6:30 AM to Until Food Runs Out; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: email tommyspantry@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance if planning to arrive on foot)
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
6:30 am
Sat, April 4th (in 2 weeks)
6:30 am
Sat, April 18th (in 4 weeks)
6:30 am
6:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
6:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
630 Silver Spring Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(202) 262-4537
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Food pantry (groceries)
19th Street Baptist Church
43 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.41 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, April 9th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, April 23rd (next month)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
14 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.73 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
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
23 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.

On-site registration required
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 6:30 am–7:15 am
Drive-thru only
Sat, April 4th (in 2 weeks)
Other material needs: 6:30 am–7:15 am
Drive-thru only
Sat, April 18th (in 4 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 6:30 am–7:15 am
Drive-thru only
Food pantry (groceries): 6:30 am–7:15 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Other material needs: 6:30 am–7:15 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)
Community Family Life Services
21 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

1.52 mi
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
4860 Fort Totten Drive Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 347-0511
https://www.cflsdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of the Living God
79 reviews
Unclaimed
14 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
Today
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 28th (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, April 4th (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)
Brookland Senior Day Care Center, Inc.
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.86 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Tue, March 31st (in 2 weeks)
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Tue, April 7th (in 3 weeks)
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
6210 Chillum Place Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(302) 242-6681
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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: Tommy's Pantry, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Tommy's Pantry, Church of the Living God
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.