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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Atonement Food Pantry

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi

    Info

    • The Food Pantry can be accessed via the rear entrance of the Atonement Episcopal Church.
    • In December the pantry will be on 3rd Saturday.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Atonement Food Pantry

    Location

    5073 East Capitol Street Southeast

    Capitol View, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 582-4200

    https://atonementepiscopaldc.org/calendar/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 mi

    Info

    Must be PG County Resident.

    Birth Certificate for all members of the household and MD ID for 18 years old and older.

    Lease or piece of mail that shows their name or the address.

    Diapers available only on Tuesdays and by appointment.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP)

    Location

    1400 Doewood Lane

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 322-5700
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Love is Action Food Pantry

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 8th (next week)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Love is Action Food Pantry

    Location

    500 56th Street Northeast

    Northeast Boundary, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 463-8035
  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 Fairmount 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)

    Church Of The Incarnation

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, June 16th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Church Of The Incarnation

    Location

    880 Eastern Avenue Northeast

    Burrville, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 396-0942
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith Temple No. 2 Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi

    Info

    Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of Faith Temple No. 2 Church

    Location

    211 Maryland Park Drive

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 350-1035
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Baptist Church of Capitol Heights

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi

    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 5th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of First Baptist Church of Capitol Heights

    Location

    6 Capitol Heights Blvd

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 336-0722

    https://fbccapitolheights.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Corinth Baptist Church Outreach Program

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi

    Info

    Participants who starts lining up by 8:30 A.M., during extreme cold and inclement weather we may open around 9:30 A.M.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Corinth Baptist Church Outreach Program

    Location

    814 Cypress Tree Dr

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 486-3963

    http://www.corinthbaptistchurch-md.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Baptist Church of Highland Park

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi

    Info

    Check website/Facebook for update, schedule may vary: Website: https://fbchighlandpark.org/events/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistHighlandPark

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Sat, June 6th (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 quarters)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of First Baptist Church of Highland Park

    Location

    6801 Sheriff Road

    Landover, MD 20785

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 528-6744

    fbchighlandpark.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Meridian Hill Baptist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.49 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, May 8th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 12th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Map of Meridian Hill Baptist Church

    Location

    5354 Sheriff Road

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 341-4901

  14. Food pantry (groceries)

    Lederer Gardens

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi

    Info

    Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 8th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of Lederer Gardens

    Location

    4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 262-2138
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Fairmount Heights to see if any are 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 in Fairmount Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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