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    Food pantry (groceries)

    DC Bilingual Family Food Market

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      11:00 am

    • Fri, August 7th (next month)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, September 4th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    Map of DC Bilingual Family Food Market

    Location

    33 Riggs Road Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20011

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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

    • Next Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (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

    (202) 723-5377

    sixthpresbyterian.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 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, July 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

  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)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      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

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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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • 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)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    52 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, July 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Church-based food pantry of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star’s DC branch providing non-perishable groceries and, at times, fresh items to community members; contact BCS for current distribution details.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Fri, July 10th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, August 14th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, September 11th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.17 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.39 mi


    Info

    Raymond Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) site that hosts the DC Youth Meals Program, a free summer meal service for children and teens ages 18 and younger. USDA-funded breakfast and lunch are served on-site at the recreational facility, with no application, ID, or income verification required. The program is part of a citywide network of more than 100 sites operated by DPR and community partners to ensure young people have access to nutritious meals during the summer break from school.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

  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.