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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Family Life Services

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.12 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Community Family Life Services

    Location

    4860 Fort Totten Drive Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 347-0511

    https://www.cflsdc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Fri, June 5th (next week)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, August 7th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.15 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries for staff and students. Operating hours can be found on their website under the 'serve' bar, then 'charitable services', and finally 'Cardinal Cupboard'. Distribution takes place in McMahon.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

  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 Fort Totten.

  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)

    72 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    only serve 15 people, people line up starting early; will ask for name, address, phone # but do not ask for photo ID

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, June 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, June 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.51 mi


    Info

    • The food is distributed on the last two Wednesdays of each month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 29th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.35 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.25 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is at the basement of the church.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, August 4th (in 3 months)

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, June 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, July 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, August 20th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    84 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    The participants should enter the parking lot and go directly to the activity center.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fort Totten 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 Fort Totten 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 Fort Totten that’s open today: Community Family Life Services, The Cardinal Cupboard, Sixth Church Food Closet, St. Anthony's Bread: St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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