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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gethsemane Baptist Church

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi


    Info

    Clients are advised to arrive early for services.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, September 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, September 28th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Gethsemane Baptist Church

    Location

    5119 4th Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 882-5836
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    78 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, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, October 14th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, October 28th (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

    Contact

    sixthpresbyterian.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, October 16th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, November 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Park.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Francis On The Hill distributes groceries. No TEFAP is available. Numbers are given out at 1:30 PM, and distribution often involves two lines: one for pre-made bags with tickets, and another for extra food for those without tickets. Arriving early is recommended.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, September 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Rachel Polon (202) 658-1652 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/5/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit community-support organization that provides children, families, and adults with tools and resources to move beyond poverty and homelessness, and helps women returning from incarceration move toward self-sufficiency.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Friday

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Community‑run food pantry at Emory Fellowship’s Beacon Center in Brightwood that provides free groceries — including fresh produce, culturally appropriate items, and client‑choice options — to low‑income and homeless families. Distributions occur on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings. Supported by the Capital Area Food Bank and local donors; led by volunteers.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Client choice pantry
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 10th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 24th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Church‑run pantry providing free bags and boxes of groceries (including canned goods, packaged items, and frozen meats) supported in part by the Capital Area Food Bank, with a Clothes Closet offering free clothing; distribution occurs in the church fellowship hall and is open to all.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, October 8th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, October 22nd (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    84 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 10th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 24th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 mi


    Info

    New Southern Rock Baptist Church hosts a once-a-month food distribution that provides free groceries, including fresh produce, to anyone in need in the Washington DC community. The pantry is open to all ages with no registration or identification required, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Clients should enter through the Kansas Avenue side of the church.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 9:45 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brightwood Park 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Park do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Brightwood Park to see if any are 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 in Brightwood Park.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

  23. 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 Brightwood Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.