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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Emory Beacon of Light

    78 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

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (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

    Map of Emory Beacon of Light

    Location

    6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 829-5732

    http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    72 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, May 27th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (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

  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)

    23 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

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 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

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      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)

    51 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, May 28th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 11th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi


    Info

    only serve 15 people, people line up starting early; will ask for name, address, phone # but do not ask for photo ID

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, May 25th (next week)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, June 1st (in 2 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), Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    • In 2026 the Thrive DC Food Pantry will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
    • If you are interested in receiving food via appointment please email: pantry@thrivedc.org We will have a limited number of spaces for 2026.
    • Please include your Capital Area Food Bank Card number in your email.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, June 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (next quarter)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    Please call +1(202)427-5939 to confirm if the distribution is 2nd or 3rd Sunday on that month.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, June 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, July 19th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

  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: Loaves & Fishes, Park Road Community Church

  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.