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    Food pantry (groceries)

    People’s Congregational Church

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 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, August 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, September 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of People’s Congregational Church

    Location

    4704 13th Street NW

    Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 744-3184

    https://peopleschurchucc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi


    Info

    Clients are advised to arrive early for services.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, July 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, July 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.45 mi


    Info

    Free, no-cost meals and snacks offered through the federally funded USDA Summer Food Service Program, locally operated by District of Columbia Public Schools' Food and Nutrition Services as a DC Youth Meals Program site administered by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Meals are prepared on site at the school campus and offered to children and teens in the surrounding Ward 4 community during the summer recess, providing dependable nutrition when school meals are unavailable.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    74 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, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi


    Info

    Emery Heights Community Center provides free ready-to-eat meals and snacks as part of its Summer Meal Program. This program is specifically for children and youth aged 18 and younger.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

  10. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.77 mi


    Info

    Martita Fleming (202) 223-1111 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/24/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:20 am

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–11:55 am

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:20 am

    • 8:00 am–8:20 am

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

    • 10:30 am–11:55 am

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.84 mi


    • 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.89 mi


    Info

    Free meals for youth 18 and younger at a District of Columbia Public Schools site, served through the OSSE DC Youth Meals Program (a USDA Summer Food Service Program site during summer recess). No application, no ID, and no proof of residency are needed, so any child or teen who shows up during meal service times can eat at no cost. Meals are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis at the school site.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 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)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    26 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 Tuesday midday and also on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings. Supported by the Capital Area Food Bank and local donors; led by volunteers.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, August 8th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 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

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 8th (in 4 weeks)

      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

  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?

    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 Park that’s open today: Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry, Emory Beacon of Light

  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.