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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Paul UMC

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 16th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. Paul UMC

    Location

    6634 St. Barnabas Road

    Oxon Hill, MD 20745

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 567-4433
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.56 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 16th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    https://oxonhillumc.org/category/community/

  4. Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, August 22nd (next month)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  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 North Potomac Vista.

  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!

  8. Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, August 7th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, September 4th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, October 2nd (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.61 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.06 mi


    Info

    Bring photo identification, Medicaid card, SNAP card, or referral.

    Focus is on Ward 8 residents

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.71 mi


    Info

    The Temple of Praise Outreach Ministry provides free food distributions offering fresh produce and essential groceries to individuals and families in need. Larger community giveaways at times include free clothing and other necessities for all ages.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.73 mi


    Info

    Leckie Education Campus is a DC Public Schools site that participates in the DC Youth Meals Program (Summer Food Service Program), providing free meals to children and youth in the neighborhood during the summer months. Operated in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and food service vendor Aramark, the program addresses summer hunger for community children and helps ensure they continue to receive nutritious meals when school is out of session.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Claimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.7 mi


    Info

    if you live in the greater Fort Washington area (Zip codes 607, 20616, 20640, 20735, 20744, 20745, and 20748.)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.76 mi


    Info

    A free, monthly grocery distribution hosted at Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School in partnership with ALIVE!, UNCUT Youth, and the Capital Area Food Bank. The program distributes bags of groceries including fresh produce to City of Alexandria residents. Drive-up and walk-up service is available at the school's bus loading zone behind the building. The school sits in the historic Parker Gray neighborhood and serves as a walkable community hub, with the food distribution providing a welcoming, neighborly touchpoint for area families experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (703) 549-3692(Mon–Fri 9am–6pm)

    https://www.alive-inc.org/food-program-in-alexandria-virginia/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in North Potomac Vista 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 North Potomac Vista 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 North Potomac Vista that’s open today: Paramount Baptist Church, Leckie EC

  20. Where are you located?

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