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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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 that’s open today: Saint Benedict The Moor

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Benedict The Moor
19 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
Info
Enter through the parking lot which is located on 20th Street, behind the school and Church. Pantry will be closed during the month of August.
- Requirements
  ID required
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 4 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Mon, March 16th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
Location
320 21st Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-3895
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Food pantry (groceries)
Peace Lutheran Church – Ward 7 Food Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.4 mi
Info
One can access once a month.Provided an emergency two day supply of food only.

First time must bring photo identification, proof of residency, proof of household size, and proof of income.

Families in far NE DC (Ward 7); referral required. Referring agency must call and must make an appointment for the client the day before food pickup. 2023986504 Only gives out fresh foods and canned goods. No meat products available
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am
- Tue, February 17th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Tue, March 17th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
15 49th Place Northeast
Capitol View, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 398-5503
www.peacedc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Good Success Christian Church
36 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.38 mi
Info
We have drivers that deliver food near our location but the drivers require a donation to make the trip.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
4401 Sheriff Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(240) 388-0896
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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
New Macedonia Baptist Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.43 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
4115 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 583-5555
http://www.tnmbc.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Atonement Food Pantry
17 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

1.58 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.
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–7:00 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
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)
Damien Ministries Restoration Station Food Bank
3 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.76 mi
Info
A valid picture ID

Proof of your residency

Income statement, no later than two weeks if you are employed and if it is SSI once a calendar year

Proof of your HIV status, which would be in the form of lab work showing your CD4 and viral load. This document is needed once a calendar year

Proof of medical insurance

These are all the requirements that we ask you to bring for your initial registration for Food bank services. Noted that we do have an every six month check to make sure all customers are in compliance with their documentation. Customers are able to come in twice a month on schedule appointments only.

Emergency food requirements:

Proof of your DC residency only residence are eligible for emergency food

Proof of identification

Proof of how many dependents reside in the residence with you

Proof of income

If you have other adults that live in your household, you cannot register them. They must register as an individual on their own, and they can also receive food.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4063 Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 526-3020
https://www.damienministries.org/new-page-1
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.36 mi
Info
Summer hours: 9:30 am – 12 pm

Bring photo identification.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
3942 Alabama Avenue Southeast
Fort Davis Park, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(240) 535-1136
https://www.dpcsda.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Community Outreach Center
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.41 mi
Info
Services: Clients also receive health, educational, and employment materials. Spiritual counseling and prayer is offered by Deaconess and Ministers of the Fisherman’s Ministry. Registered Deanwood residents are provided a monthly service and residents from other communities are served based on need.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Sat, January 31st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
4408 Sheriff Road Northeast
Deanwood, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 396-0534
https://www.theredeemcdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke Church
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
Info
Sign up is required for christian holidays before such as Easter and christmas at the beginning of the month on which the holiday falls such as the beginning of April for Easter
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, January 29th (next week)
  9:00 am
- Thu, February 26th (next month)
  9:00 am
- Thu, March 26th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the last Thursday
Location
4925 East Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 584-8322
https://stlukechurchssj.org/ministries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
27 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.78 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
  Must be a resident of Washington DC
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 29th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-4333
https://www.puritybaptistdc.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 that’s open today: Saint Benedict The Moor
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.