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: LifeStyles of Maryland , Assoc. Catholic Charities , Grace Lutheran/FISH , New Hope Community Outreach Services, Inc

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)
Christ Church, La Plata Parish Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

12.6 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, January 2nd (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
112 Charles Street
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 392-3921
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
LifeStyles of Maryland
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

12.92 mi
Info
Charles County Residents
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
  ID must show you reside in this county.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 103, PO Box 1794
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 609-9900
https://charlescountyfoodconnection.org/event/lifestyles-of-maryland-food-pantry/2023-08-28/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Loretta & Mary’s Food Pantry (Sponsored by Sacred Heart Church – La Plata)
1 review
Unclaimed
3 hours 20 minutes
average wait time

12.63 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
201 Saint Marys Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 934-2261
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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!
Unfortunately, we're not confident about the information below.
Lemontree does not cover this location
Unfortunately, we’re not confident about the information below.
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Food pantry (groceries)
La Plata United Methodist Church Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

12.36 mi
Info
Charles County residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  2:30 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  2:30 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  2:30 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
3 Port Tobacco Road
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 934-2288
https://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/73848263/event/267938090/2023-09-13
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Food pantry (groceries)
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Alexandria
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

13.69 mi
Info
Offers free covid and flu shots

Serves approximately 200 people

Also give clothes, shoes, hygiene items
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 21st (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
8653 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
directions
Contact
(571) 245-9042
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Food pantry (groceries)
Rising Hope Methodist Mission Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

14.84 mi
Info
Serves Alexandria, Fairfax County residents
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  3:30 pm–5:20 pm
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  3:30 pm–5:20 pm
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  3:30 pm–5:20 pm
- 3:30 pm–5:20 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
8220 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22309
directions
Contact
(703) 360-1976
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Food pantry (groceries)
Assoc. Catholic Charities
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

12.85 mi
Info
Contact: Brenda Dicario
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
513 Charles Street
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 934-2582
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Lutheran/FISH
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

13.62 mi
Info
Contact: Alice Adams
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1200 Charles Street
La Plata, MD 20646
directions
Contact
(301) 932-0963
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Food pantry (groceries)
River Jordan, Inc.
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

14.16 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed if the weather is inclement.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
  Non-perishable food only
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Clothing may be available
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
- Sat, January 24th (next month)
  11:00 am
  Non-perishable food only
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Clothing may be available
- 4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
15809 Livingston Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
directions
Contact
(301) 873-8704
https://www.riverjordanproject.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Hope Community Outreach Services, Inc
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

15.49 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
4196 Old Washington Road
Saint Charles, MD 20602
directions
Contact
(301) 843-3887
https://www.nhcos.org/
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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: LifeStyles of Maryland, Assoc. Catholic Charities, Grace Lutheran/FISH , New Hope Community Outreach Services, Inc
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.