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 Chevy Chase.

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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 in Chevy Chase that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/loaves-fishes">Loaves & Fishes</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/shepherd-s-table-progress-place-building">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/bethesda-cares">Bethesda Cares</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/nourishing-bethesda-food-distributions">Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chevy Chase 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)
Sixth Church Food Closet
53 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

1.46 mi
Info
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, November 12th (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (next month)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
5413 16th Street Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 723-5377
sixthpresbyterian.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
11 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.5 mi
Info
Food pantry entrance is the Portico Entrance located off of the parking lot on Ellicott Street and 36th Street.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 15th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
4900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
(202) 966-5489
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Food pantry (groceries)
NW Community Food
45 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.83 mi
Info
We are a food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, household cleaning items, personal hygiene items, and canned/boxed foods. Based on donations from local businesses, we also try to distribute milk and cheese, baked goods, meats, and ready-made meals.

**We give out food and cleaning items every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, rain or shine. If pantry guests arrive at 2 pm, the line is shorter and there still is plenty of food. We are open on holidays.

For people who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to disability, we deliver groceries to homes during weekends. This depends on how many volunteer drivers we have.

We are located behind the building at 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. We are a block north of the Van Ness Metro station on the Red line on the west side.

**People can text or call NW Community Food at (202) 743-5770. Our website is: https://nwcommunityfood.net.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, October 26th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, November 2nd (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
4340 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Back of building
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
(202) 555-5555
https://nwcommunityfood.net/
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 Chevy Chase.
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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Loaves & Fishes
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.81 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early to make a line starting at 9am
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
1525 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20910
directions
Contact
(240) 855-5874
https://www.saintstephensdc.org/organizations-at-st-stephen-s
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
62 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

1.49 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, October 25th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
19th Street Baptist Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.95 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Thu, October 23rd (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, November 13th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, November 27th (next month)
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
4606 16th Street Northwest
Crestwood, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-2773
https://19thstreetbc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
12 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.96 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.53 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 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)
People’s Congregational Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

2.13 mi
Info
will not be open for the month of January
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, November 21st (next month)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, December 19th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
4704 13th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5511
https://peopleschurchucc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

2.93 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
- Today
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, October 23rd (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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 in Chevy Chase that’s open today: Loaves & Fishes, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Bethesda Cares, Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chevy Chase for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.