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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Paramount Baptist Church

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    Info

    Bring photo identification, Medicaid card, SNAP card, or referral.

    Focus is on Ward 8 residents

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 18th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Paramount Baptist Church

    Location

    3924 4th Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20032

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 562-6339

    https://paramountbaptistchurch.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    The Oxon Hill UMC Bread Ministry is a volunteer-run food ministry in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank. Each week volunteers gather items from local groceries and prepare bags of healthy, sustainable food to distribute free of charge to neighbors experiencing food insecurity, serving more than 200 people each week.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Oxon Hill UMC - Back Parking Lot

    • Thu, November 19th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Oxon Hill UMC - Back Parking Lot

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Forest 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)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, November 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 11th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 25th (next month)

      CLOSED

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    The Temple of Praise Outreach Ministry provides free food distributions offering fresh produce and essential groceries to individuals and families in need. Larger community giveaways at times include free clothing and other necessities for all ages.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi


    Info

    • One can access once a week
    • If you are seeking food for children, you must bring a lease showing that kids live in your household OR social security numbers of all household members.
    • Must be a D.C. resident
    • side entrance on Xenia Street.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (next month)

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.83 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Any DoD or Military ID card holder is eligible, this includes retirees. Visitors are asked to flash an ID at the entrance. No demographic information is required or requested, except on Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market days (first Wednesday of the month) when they are asked how many members are in the household, ages of children, if there are veterans in the house, if anyone is on SNAP, etc.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Other public benefits: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.21 mi


    Info

    *Community Pop-up Grocery Distribution

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Forest 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 Forest 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?

    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 in Forest Heights that’s open today: Martha's Table - UPO-Petey Greene

  20. Where are you located?

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