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: Loaves & Fishes

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)
19th Street Baptist Church
38 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.84 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, February 12th (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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Meal delivery
Food and Friends
3 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

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
- Next Monday
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  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/
Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
69 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.51 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, January 10th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 24th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (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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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)
Sixth Church Food Closet
59 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.43 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, January 14th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (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
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.66 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
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- 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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Food pantry (groceries)
First SDA Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.21 mi
Info
Food pantry is at the basement of the church.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, February 3rd (next month)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, March 3rd (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
Location
810 Shepherd Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 997-9663
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army: Sherman Avenue Corp
34 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.74 mi
Info
Bring photo identification and proof of eligibility (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid).

Can also call Salvation Army District Social Services to get a referral based on low-income status. (202) 332-5000; open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Referral required from social worker, community organization, or Salvation Army (no referral required for last Thursday of the month).

Must be D.C. resident.
- Requirements
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
3335 Sherman Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 829-0100
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/nca/sherman-ave/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Family Life Services
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
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)
The Family Place
26 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.77 mi
Info
CALL BEFORE GOING, SCHEDULE VARIES. We have free pantry food product bags. Walk-ins can request one per month. Fresh produce are available on third Wedsnesday of the month.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–7:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–7:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–7:00 pm
- 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
3309 16th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 265-0149
https://www.thefamilyplacedc.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Thrive DC
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.66 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1525 Newton Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 360-9772
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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: Loaves & Fishes
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.