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: Bethesda Cares , ISKCON of Washington , So What Else Food Rescue Bank

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethesda Help
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.43 mi
Info
(Note: Clients must call to request food. Drivers will deliver food within 48 hours)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:30 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:30 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:30 pm
  Appointments required
- 9:00 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
10100 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 365-2022
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

3.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  Dinner
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
7728 Woodmont Avenue
Woodmont Triangle, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 907-9244
https://bethesdacares.org/what-we-do/meal-program/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ISKCON of Washington
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.76 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
10310 Oaklyn Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
directions
Contact
(301) 299-2100
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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.
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)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

3.29 mi
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
- Next Thursday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Next Friday
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, January 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
ISKCON of Washington
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.79 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, January 18th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, January 25th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
10310 Oaklyn Dr
Potomac, MD 20854
directions
Contact
(301) 299-2100
https://www.iskconofdc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.47 mi
Info
Days and hours: 1pm-2pm, Mon-Fri, 1st to the 15th of the month.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 537-5915
https://bethesdacares.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits
So What Else Food Rescue Bank
64 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.49 mi
Info
Make an appointment on website.. For Saturdays appointment visit: https://saturdaydistro.youcanbook.me/ For weekdays appointment visit: https://swefood.youcanbook.me/ TEXT: 2407054345 BEFORE COMING TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE SIZE YOU NEED PLEASE BRING YOUR ID AND DOCUMENTATION WITH YOUR BABY'S NAME AND BIRTHDATE Also have three new Gaithersburg Food Support Distribution Centers:

Wednesday, 10 a.m. @ Lakeforest Mall Commuter Lot (9670 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877) Thursdays, 10 a.m. @ Pathways Church (200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–1:00 pm
  Outdoor distribution
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Other public benefits: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other public benefits: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
4924 Wyaconda Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
directions
Contact
(410) 429-0657
www.sowhatelse.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church Ken-Gar
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.84 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open on holidays
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (next month)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
3922 Hampden St
Kensington, MD 20895
directions
Contact
(917) 364-1681
http://www.fbcofkengar.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Friendship Place Drop-in center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

5.64 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 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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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Jude Catholic Church
57 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

5.56 mi
Info
Recommended to go on their Facebook for any updates at: www.facebook.com/StStephenfoodpantry In November 2nd Distributing will be on 21st due to thanksgiving and then In december distribution will be o 1st and 3rd saturday
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 24th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Sat, February 7th (in 4 weeks)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
12701 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20853
directions
Contact
(301) 642-3378
https://www.shrinestjude.org/news/food-donations-needed
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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: Bethesda Cares, ISKCON of Washington, So What Else Food Rescue Bank
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.