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Find Free Food In Foggy BottomLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Miriam's Kitchen

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.24 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

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

    Map of Miriam's Kitchen

    Location

    2401 Virginia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 452-8926

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 24th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry

    Location

    1920 G Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20006

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 331-1495

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table

    average user rating

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Sun, August 4th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Sun, August 11th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • 1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table

    Location

    2201 P Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20037

    directions
  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 Foggy Bottom.

  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)

    Ayuda, Inc.

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    DC residents only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 21st (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, August 21st (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, September 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    Map of Ayuda, Inc.

    Location

    1990 K St. NW

    Suite 500

    Washington, DC 20006

    directions

    Contact

    (703) 589-4204

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    Info

    17th and I Street NW: 2 blocks down from the previous stop. An MT staff member will be present at this location

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Mobile soup kitchen truck

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:50 pm

    • Next Sunday

      5:50 pm

    • Next Monday

      5:50 pm

    • 5:50 pm

      every day

    Map of McKenna’s Wagon: 17th  St

    Location

    17th Street Northwest

    I St NW

    Northwest Washington, DC 20006

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    National City Christian Church

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of National City Christian Church

    Location

    5 Thomas Circle Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 232-0323

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs

    Charlie's Place

    no ratings yet

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Charlie's Place

    Location

    1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20009

    directions
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    Grocery delivery

    Food For All DC

    average user rating


    Info

    • Screening with a social worker or case manager must be completed.

    • Eligible people are:

      • Seniors with difficulty in moving
      • Single mothers with infants or babies
      • People with mental health issues that prevent them from going out
      • People with medical conditions that prevent them from going out
      • People with disability
    • Delivery can be done on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings but a request can be made anytime by calling 202-489-8676. Leave a voice message with your details.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, August 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, August 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

    Map of Food For All DC

    Location

    1810 16th St NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

    no ratings yet

    1.16 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      8:15 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am

      • Located in the basement
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am

      • Located in the basement
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:15 am

      every week on Sunday

    • 11:00 am

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

    Map of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

    Location

    1313 New York Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 393-3700

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Community fridge

    N Street Village

    average user rating

    1.2 mi


    Info

    • Serves women experiencing homelessness.
    • Show up and complete a health screening: questions about possible COVID symptoms.
    • Clients also can sign up to use the laundry and shower facilities
    • Requirements

      • For women and children only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

    • Next Monday

      Community fridge: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

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

    • Community fridge: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Map of N Street Village

    Location

    1333 N Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Foggy Bottom 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 Foggy Bottom 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 Foggy Bottom 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 Foggy Bottom.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Foggy Bottom for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.