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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    Community Family Life Services

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.54 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit community-support organization that provides children, families, and adults with tools and resources to move beyond poverty and homelessness, and helps women returning from incarceration move toward self-sufficiency.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Tomorrow

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Community Family Life Services

    Location

    4860 Fort Totten Drive Northeast

    Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 347-0511

    https://www.cflsdc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    86 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    The participants should enter the parking lot and go directly to the activity center.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 16th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am

    • Fri, December 4th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, January 1st (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

  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 Chillum Heights.

  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)

    68 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.79 mi


    Info

    EduCare Support Services operates a community food pantry providing monthly and emergency grocery assistance to people experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Damien Ministries offers two distinct food programs. The first program provides food twice a month for individuals living with HIV, requiring a full enrollment process. The second program is a community food bank, which provides a bag of groceries once a month to residents of DC, Maryland, or Virginia who present an ID.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    83 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    Info

    If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 14th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, December 17th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, January 21st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 mi


    Info

    No registration is necessary and walk-ups are welcome. Food Pantry Services expand access to nutritious food for households experiencing food insecurity. Through on-site pantries and distribution partnerships, residents can receive fresh produce, shelf-stable items, and essential groceries. These services help reduce household hardship, support overall well-being, and contribute to housing stability by relieving the financial strain of food costs. Assists clients with SNAP applications, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and other safety net benefits from the city, state, and federal government

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–4:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:00 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.91 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries for staff and students. Operating hours can be found on their website under the 'serve' bar, then 'charitable services', and finally 'Cardinal Cupboard'. Distribution takes place in McMahon.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.98 mi


    Info

    Clients are advised to arrive early for services.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, November 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, November 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Chillum Heights 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 Chillum Heights 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?

    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 Chillum Heights that’s open today: Community Family Life Services, Damien Ministries Inc, Elevate Prince George Food Pantry, The Cardinal Cupboard

  20. Where are you located?

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