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: Bread for the City - Southeast Center , Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network)

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)
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
62 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
Info
Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Francis Xavier Church Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.2 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
2815 O Street Southeast
Dupont Park, DC 20020
directions
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network)
39 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.63 mi
Info
*REMINDER ... It may not look like it but WE ARE OPEN! Our Capitol Heights office is a bit of a construction zone at the moment, but we are operating as normal, from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Thank you for your patience and your understanding. We look forward to seeing you and serving you!
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4719 Marlboro Pike
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
directions
Contact
(301) 735-0121
https://www.communityoutreachcdc.org/
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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)
Good Success Christian Church
33 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 6th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
18 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.39 mi
Info
Key card system is used to move the line along and keep track of where the need is. Each participant can get one but is not a requirement. We only ask for the number of adults and children in the household.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
1701 Gales Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 599-9519
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Community Outreach Center
14 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
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 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)
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 6th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (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)
New Macedonia Baptist Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.43 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Wed, January 7th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, January 14th (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)
Purity Baptist Church
25 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 8th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 15th (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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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
- Mon, January 19th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, March 16th (in 3 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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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: Bread for the City - Southeast Center, Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network)
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.