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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ward Memorial AME Church

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.16 mi


    Info

    Ward Memorial AME Church partners with the Capital Area Food Bank to provide a free, shopping‑style food distribution for community members.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Ward Memorial AME Church

    Location

    241 42nd Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 510-4168

    https://www.wardame.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.34 mi


    Info

    Food pantry operated by Damien Ministries at Restoration Station provides free bagged groceries intended to cover multiple days of meals per visit. It is part of broader support services offered by the organization.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    One can access once a month.Provided an emergency two day supply of food only.

    First time must bring photo identification, proof of residency, proof of household size, and proof of income.

    Families in far NE DC (Ward 7); referral required. Referring agency must call and must make an appointment for the client the day before food pickup. 2023986504 Only gives out fresh foods and canned goods. No meat products available

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, May 19th (next month)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (202) 398-5503

    www.peacedc.org

  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 Central Northeast.

  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)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (next month)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (202) 396-0942
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    Info

    • The Food Pantry can be accessed via the rear entrance of the Atonement Episcopal Church.
    • In December the pantry will be on 3rd Saturday.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 6th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.24 mi


    Info

    Must be PG County Resident.

    Birth Certificate for all members of the household and MD ID for 18 years old and older.

    Lease or piece of mail that shows their name or the address.

    Diapers available only on Tuesdays and by appointment.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (301) 322-5700
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    44 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry (Food Harvest Ministry) offering free groceries and fresh produce to the community; clothing bank also available.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, April 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    Services: Clients also receive health, educational, and employment materials. Spiritual counseling and prayer is offered by Deaconess and Ministers of the Fisherman’s Ministry. Registered Deanwood residents are provided a monthly service and residents from other communities are served based on need.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of address required
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (202) 396-0534

    https://www.theredeemcdc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next month)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Contact

    (240) 463-8035
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Contact

    (202) 398-2211
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.