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 in Capitol Hill.

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 in Capitol Hill 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 in Capitol Hill 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Capitol Hill 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)
Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.16 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.

It is closed on all Federal holidays plus Easter Monday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 26th-31st.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tue, September 23rd (next week)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
212 East Capitol Street Northeast
Capitol Hill, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 543-4200
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Episcopal Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, October 18th (next month)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, November 15th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
820 6th Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 615-6971
https://calvarydc.net/guildsorganizations/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Father McKenna Center
33 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
Info
You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.

Recommended to arrive early

First 35 peoples will be served

Can visit once every 21 days

Remember to:

bring picture ID to every visit.

bring one of the following on 1st visit to prove DC residency:

Lease

Rent receipt with name and address

Utility bill with name and address.

Might be closed on a holiday. Please check website to confirm before going.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Thursday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
900 North Capitol Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 842-1112
https://fathermckennacenter.org/food-pantry/
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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 in Capitol Hill.
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)
The Holy Temple Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
439 12th Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 547-8364
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Food pantry (groceries)
SeVerna
3 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

1.13 mi
Info
Advised to arive early as the line forms really early
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  8:00 am
- Wed, October 15th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Wed, November 19th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
43 K Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 759-8010
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
15 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
  Must be a resident of Washington DC
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, September 25th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, October 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-4333
https://www.puritybaptistdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul
14 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.97 mi
Info
Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.

Serves 20024 zip code only.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, September 27th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, October 25th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 22nd (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
14 M Street Southeast
Navy Yard, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 615-7862
https://svdpdc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
HIPS
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.87 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
906 H Street Northeast
H Street Corridor, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 232-8150
https://web.facebook.com/iloveHIPS/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Christ United Methodist Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, September 24th (next week)
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, September 27th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Wed, October 8th (in 3 weeks)
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
900 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 669-2664
https://christchurchinthecity.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Samaritan Baptist Church
15 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Wed, September 24th (next week)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, October 8th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, October 22nd (next month)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1100 Florida Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-1870
https://newsamaritan.org/ministries/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Capitol Hill 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 in Capitol Hill 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Capitol Hill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.