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: Charlie's Place , Martha’s Table - Maycroft Office

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)
19th Street Baptist Church
37 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am
- Thu, December 25th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Thu, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
4606 16th Street Northwest
Crestwood, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-2773
https://19thstreetbc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Charlie's Place
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 929-0100
https://www.charliesplacedc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First SDA Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Food pantry is at the basement of the church.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, March 3rd (in 3 months)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
Location
810 Shepherd Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 997-9663
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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)
Food For All DC
6 reviews
Claimed
8 minutes
average wait time
Info
Screening with a social worker or case manager must be completed.

Eligible people are:

Seniors with difficulty in moving

Single mothers with infants or babies

People with mental health issues that prevent them from going out

People with medical conditions that prevent them from going out

People with disability

Delivery can be done on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings but a request can be made anytime by calling 202-489-8676. Leave a voice message with your details.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  8:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (next week)
  8:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
Food pantry (groceries)
Francis On The Hill
14 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info
A bag of groceries is given.

Numbers are given out at 1:30 pm so be sure to be there at or before that time.

Meridian Hill Park is located in NW Washington between 16th and 15th Streets and Euclid St. on the north and W St. on the south. We distribute at the Chapin St. entrance which is halfway up the park on 15th St..

They have 2 lines where one line is for the 260 premade bags they have on their truck and to get a ticket you have to arrive early while the second line is for anyone who didn't receive a ticket and got in line to get any extra food they may have
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1498 Chapin Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
https://www.followingfrancis.org/francisonthehill
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Food pantry (groceries)
Garfield Terrace Resident Council
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, December 24th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
2301 11th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(240) 681-4234
(240) 681-4234
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Loaves & Fishes
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early to make a line starting at 9am
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
  Hot meal is available
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
1525 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20910
directions
Contact
(240) 855-5874
https://www.saintstephensdc.org/organizations-at-st-stephen-s
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Food pantry (groceries)
Martha’s Table - Maycroft Office
41 reviews
Claimed
12 minutes
average wait time
Info
We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month on.

dont go the appartment building, Martha's table is on the left

Prefered to call before going, if they are closed they put a prompt, voicemail
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1474 Columbia Road Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 808-8002
https://marthastable.org/operations/
Food pantry (groceries)
Park Road Community Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Please call +1(202)427-5939 to confirm if the distribution is 2nd or 3rd Sunday on that month.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, January 18th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, February 15th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
Location
1019 Park Road Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 427-5939
https://www.facebook.com/ParkRoad1019
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Food pantry (groceries)
People’s Congregational Church
32 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time
Info
will not be open for the month of January

For December they will only be serving those on their Christmas list
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, January 16th (next month)
  CLOSED
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
4704 13th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5511
https://peopleschurchucc.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: Charlie's Place, Martha’s Table - Maycroft Office
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.