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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

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.

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.

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 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.

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 that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-family-place">The Family Place</a>

Where are you located?

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Give Back
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Project Give Back has no upcoming openings!
Location
4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
www.projectgiveback.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St Stephen-Martyr Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  For women and children only
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:30 am–11:00 am
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  For women and children only
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
2436 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 785-0982
https://www.ststephenmartyrdc.org/social-justice
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Family Place
26 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
CALL BEFORE GOING, SCHEDULE VARIES. We have free pantry food product bags. Walk-ins can request one per month. Fresh produce are available on third Wedsnesday of the month.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–7:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
3309 16th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 265-0149
https://www.thefamilyplacedc.org/
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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

Info
Text (DO NOT CALL) ‪info to 301-664-4630‬ OR email food@nourishingbethesda.org to make an appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, December 4th (next week)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:30 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
https://www.nourishingbethesda.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Shelter House - Patrick Henry Family Shelter
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  6:30 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  6:30 pm
- Tue, December 2nd (next week)
  6:30 pm
- 6:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
3080 Patrick Henry Drive
Falls Church, VA 22044
directions
Contact
(703) 536-2155
https://www.shelterhouse.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dar Al Hijrah
3 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, December 4th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
3159 Row Street
Falls Church, VA 22044
directions
Contact
(703) 531-2905
https://hijrah.org/family-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Culmore Family Resource Center
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 2nd (next week)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
3304b Culmore Court
Falls Church, VA 22041
directions
Contact
(703) 379-5217
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Charlie's Place
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
  Clothing may be available
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 929-0100
https://www.charliesplacedc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Friendship Place Drop-in center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location
4713 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20016
directions
Contact
(202) 364-1419
https://friendshipplace.org/drop-in-and-clinic/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, December 14th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- 1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
2201 P Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 387-6612
https://www.churchofthepilgrims.org/blog
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Do I need an appointment?
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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 that’s open today: The Family Place
Where are you located?
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.