ISKCON of Washington offers food assistance to the community. Please contact them directly for program details and service availability.

To make an appointment, please text 301-664-4630 or email food@nourishingbethesda.org.

• Clients need to bring picture ID and a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days.

• Serves residents of 20170,20171, 20190, 20191 and 20194 and by referral other zip codes in Fairfax and Loudoun County.

Provides free groceries via an indoor pantry on weekdays and an outdoor drive-up/walk-up pantry on Saturdays by appointment. Also offers free diapers, a no-cost thrift store with clothing and household items, periodic Gaithersburg pop-up distributions, limited home delivery for homebound clients, and assistance with SNAP/Medicare applications and sign language support. Pantry service is for adults 18+; ID required. Walk-ups also require appointments. Clients must arrive within 15 minutes of appointment time; early arrivals should not block main road. Diapers are for children born between 2022 and 2026; bring parent/guardian ID and document with child’s name and DOB; limit 2 packs per child per month. Home delivery is available for homebound individuals; email mjoe@sowhatelse.org to request enrollment; deliveries occur about every two weeks and may have a waitlist based on geography/volunteer capacity. Sign language assistance is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM during food pick-up appointments. The Spanish helpline is (240) 471-5995.

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church runs a monthly food pantry on the third Thursday of each month, offering grocery bags with non‑perishable items, fresh produce, frozen meat, a diaper ministry, toiletries, and a client‑choice component where families select preferred items. Emergency food bags are also available on weekdays during office hours by calling the church office.

Days and hours: 1pm-2pm, Mon-Fri, 1st to the 15th of the month.

The South Lakes High School PTSA Food Pantry provides weekly groceries and essential items to students and families in the school pyramid. Students can shop on campus while families receive curbside distributions at the school entrance. The pantry offers fresh produce, toiletries, and a client‑choice selection of food items.

Manna Food operates at USG Lot 2, located near the front of the BSE building. They will set up in the parking lot for distribution.

Registration & Appointments: Registration is required to receive food assistance. Please call Manna's main office at (301) 424-1130 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to sign up.

• Important: Your call must be received by 12:00 PM the day before you wish to pick up food to ensure your order is ready.
• During your call, a referral representative will ask a few simple questions:
  • Are you a Montgomery County resident?
  • Does your household income fall below the level necessary for self-sufficiency?
  • Which day and Manna distribution location is most convenient for you to pick up your food? (Manna operates multiple food distribution sites.)

Parking Information: Participants may park in either Lot 5 or Lot 2. Please consult the USG Parking Map for detailed directions.

Food Pickup Requirements: When picking up food, you must present a photo ID showing your current Montgomery County address, or provide another document that proves your current residency in the county.

Rescheduling Pickups: If you are unable to pick up your food on your scheduled day, you must call Manna to reschedule your pickup.

Recommended to go on their Facebook for any updates at: www.facebook.com/StStephenfoodpantry.