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: Bread for the City - Southeast Center , Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)

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

0.34 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
- Open now!
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- This 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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Martha's Table - Martha's Outfitters
2 reviews
Claimed
13 minutes
average wait time

Info
Martha's Outfitters offer adult clothing & children's clothing via a monthly credit. Call directly at (202) 885-9613. Accepts clothing donations Closed on Friday, October 24 2025
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
2204 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 885-9613
https://marthastable.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
33 minutes
average wait time

0.93 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- Thu, January 8th (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
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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)
St. Francis Xavier Church Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.65 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 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)
Salvation Army: Martin Luther King ( Senior Brown Bag )
4 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
Other Services Offered:

Energy Assistance-can provide up to $500.00 to Pepco and Washington Gas bills as well. Clients will need to have a disconnection notice or be currently disconnected before we schedule an appointment.

Rental Assistance-can only provide up to two months of rental assistance. Call 202-678-9771 for more details regarding the program or 202-332-5000.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of furniture vouchers can reach out to Ms. Tanya Thomas at 202-984-7346. Ms. Thomas also helps with securing ID's as well.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Seniors Only
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, February 12th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, March 12th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-9771
https://salvationarmynca.org/nca/gethelp
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Grocery delivery
Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)
9 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time
Info
DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM

Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration.

We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Open now!
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2375 Elvans Road Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
Food pantry (groceries)
The Holy Temple Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.05 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
439 12th Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 547-8364
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Food pantry (groceries)
UTBC FREE GROCERY GIVEAWAY
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.7 mi
Info
Dr. Anika Wilson-Brown Lead Pastor EVERY FIRST FRIDAY! FROM 12 PM TO 3 PM OR UNTIL SUPPLY IS DEPLETED ALL PARTNERS, FRIENDS, & COMMUNITY PULL UP TO UTBC
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, January 2nd (next week)
  12:00 pm
- Fri, February 6th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm
- Fri, March 6th (in 3 months)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
Location
1225 West Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-8822
www.UnionTempleDC.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Children of Mine Youth Center
6 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.83 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 am
- Tue, January 27th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
2263 Mount View Place Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 610-1055
http://childrenofminedc.org/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ambassador Baptist Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.41 mi
Info
There will be no food distribution on the fourth week of December because of the holidays
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am–10:30 am
- 8:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
1408 Minnesota Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-1993
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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: Bread for the City - Southeast Center, Martha's Table - The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)
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.