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: Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network) , Allen Chapel AME , Covenant House Greater Washington

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)
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
62 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.62 mi
Info
Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network)
39 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Info
*REMINDER ... It may not look like it but WE ARE OPEN! Our Capitol Heights office is a bit of a construction zone at the moment, but we are operating as normal, from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Thank you for your patience and your understanding. We look forward to seeing you and serving you!
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4719 Marlboro Pike
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
directions
Contact
(301) 735-0121
https://www.communityoutreachcdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
Summer hours: 9:30 am – 12 pm

Bring photo identification.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
3942 Alabama Avenue Southeast
Fort Davis Park, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(240) 535-1136
https://www.dpcsda.org/
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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
33 minutes
average wait time

1.69 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- 10:30 am–12:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1600 Morris Rd SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-4999
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Food pantry (groceries)
Allen Chapel AME
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
Info
http://acamec.org/staff-calendar
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, December 26th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Fri, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2439 Ainger Place Southeast
Garfield Heights, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 610-7250
http://acamec.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Macedonia Baptist Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.73 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Wed, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Wed, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
4115 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 583-5555
http://www.tnmbc.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Francis Xavier Church Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.12 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
2815 O Street Southeast
Dupont Park, DC 20020
directions
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Food pantry (groceries)
Galilee Food Bank
26 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
Info
Call 240-312-2850 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
2101 Shadyside Avenue
Hillcrest Heights, MD 20746
directions
Contact
(240) 312-2850
https://www.galilee-cdc.org/william-h--bennett-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Covenant House Greater Washington
22 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
Info
Call 2026109600 to set an appointment
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–4:00 pm
- 9:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2001 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 247-0747
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Food pantry (groceries)
North Capitol Collaborative Food Pantry
11 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 22nd (next month)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
3230 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Dupont Park, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 588-1800
https://www.northcapinc.org/programs-1
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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: Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network) , Allen Chapel AME, Covenant House Greater Washington
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.