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?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Epworth United Methodist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Guests are served a Bagged Lunch May through Sep: Monday – Friday, 1:30 – 2:30p.m. Guests are served Hot Meals Oct through Apr: Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 4:30p.m.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
9008 Rosemont Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
https://www.lordstablesoupkitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

Info
Text (DO NOT CALL) ‪info to 301-664-4630‬ OR email food@nourishingbethesda.org to make an appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:30 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
https://www.nourishingbethesda.org/
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Grocery delivery
Rockville HELP
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Clients should call 301-564-0800 and leave a message. Our Officer of the Day will call them back. They should make sure they unblock unknown numbers and monitor their calls - our volunteers use their own phones, so the call back might come from a private or out-of-area number.

If a client does not have a reliable phone or is not able to take phone calls, they can email us here (rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com), but the response time is likely to be longer because we don't have people continuously monitoring the email as we do with the phone line.
- Requirements
  Contact in advance for services
Location
P.O. Box 1624
Rockville, MD 20849
directions
Contact
(301) 564-0800
https://www.rockvillehelp.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!
Unfortunately, we’re not confident about the information below.
We’re working on getting in touch with this organization, but if you can confirm any of the details, please let us know.
Food pantry (groceries)
Shelter House - Patrick Henry Family Shelter
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  6:30 pm
- This Thursday
  6:30 pm
- Tue, December 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  6:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 weeks)
  6:30 pm
- 6:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
3080 Patrick Henry Drive
Falls Church, VA 22044
directions
Contact
(703) 536-2155
https://www.shelterhouse.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dar Al Hijrah
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 1st (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
3159 Row Street
Falls Church, VA 22044
directions
Contact
(703) 531-2905
https://hijrah.org/family-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sterling UMC
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
On the 2nd Saturday of every month we provide food and clothing for those in need in our community. Doors open at 7:00 AM. Distribution runs from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. SERVING Sterling and surrounding Northern Virginia communities
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
304 East Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
directions
Contact
(703) 430-6455
https://www.sterlingumc.org/serve/serve-serve-the-community/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Culmore Family Resource Center
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
3304b Culmore Court
Falls Church, VA 22041
directions
Contact
(703) 379-5217
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Food pantry (groceries)
Manna Choice Market at the Grove (USG)
8 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
USG Lot 2 (near front of BSE) We will set up in the parking lot. Registration is required. Please call (301)424-1130 to sign up! Parking Information Participants can park in either Lot 5 or Lot 2. Please view the USG Parking Map.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, January 14th (next month)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 2 months)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (in 3 months)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
9631 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
directions
Contact
(301) 424-1130
https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Friendship Place Drop-in center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location
4713 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20016
directions
Contact
(202) 364-1419
https://friendshipplace.org/drop-in-and-clinic/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Days and hours: 1pm-2pm, Mon-Fri, 1st to the 15th of the month.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 537-5915
https://bethesdacares.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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
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.