Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
0.43 mi
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
This Wednesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, February 11th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, February 25th (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
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.66 mi
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.51 mi
Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, February 28th (next month)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 14th (in 2 months)
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
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.
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.
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)
average user rating
0.84 mi
Thu, February 12th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, February 26th (next month)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, March 12th (in 2 months)
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
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
1 minute
average wait time
1.74 mi
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.
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
This 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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.21 mi
This Tuesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.66 mi
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
This Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
This Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
(202) 360-9772
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.64 mi
only serve 15 people, people line up starting early; will ask for name, address, phone # but do not ask for photo ID
Tomorrow
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mon, February 2nd (next week)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mon, February 9th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mon, February 16th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday
Contact
(202) 882-5836
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.59 mi
Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.
Hours of Operation: Tue: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Every week (Note: Distribution is at Meridian Hill Park at 1:30. It is a good idea to arrive early to get a number.)
This Tuesday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, February 3rd (next week)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, February 10th (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Contact
(202) 680-0517
Food pantry (groceries)
2 minutes
average wait time
0.68 mi
Fri, February 20th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, March 20th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, April 17th (in 3 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
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.
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.
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.
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
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.