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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.12 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 20th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 4th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (202) 610-7250

    http://acamec.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 10th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 14th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 317-1490

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Buena Vista.

  6. 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)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    • Serves residents of the Colombia district.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Wear Facemask
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 285-5354

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • 10:30 am–12:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 678-4999

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Fridge is located in the building Fridge filled with 100 meals every morning

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • This Friday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.92 mi


    Info

    Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Other: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Contact

    (202) 773-2308

    https://breadforthecity.org/

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    Grocery delivery

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM
    • Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration.
    • We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (202) 328-6608

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    Info

    • Call 2026109600 to set an appointment
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (202) 247-0747

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Open to DC Residents. Please bring your DC identification card upon going.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (301) 806-4305

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Buena Vista 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Buena Vista do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Buena Vista that’s open today: Friends Of Douglass Community Center, Feed the Fridge: Fort Place, Bread for the City - Southeast Center, Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast), Covenant House Greater Washington

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Buena Vista for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.