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 in North Takoma Park.

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 in North Takoma Park 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 in North Takoma Park 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 in North Takoma Park that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle82fo53042h0d02l40owlsf">Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clh82l7rb0004mh0fvdeujj6c">Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cle82f18d02ul0d02ocuu14na">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clhl31yc601v9mb0hi6zhrtsw">Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in North Takoma Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in North Takoma Park - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
23 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/ACSGWSLIGO/

Montgomery county Residents Only Diapers are available from 0 to 3 size
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  Number of household members
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers available (must have child with you)
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6556
https://acsgw.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HZ38cq8L9Q6Y0rjfRM0sHCVfWNEql59nsZvIVuAGwFHRvbp-Wq7ihdPM
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Tommy's Pantry
15 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
Info
Every 1st Saturday of the month: 325 Health and Wellness items are distributed.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month: 320 Food boxes are distributed.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, July 5th (in 3 weeks)
  Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Other material needs: 9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
630 Silver Spring Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(202) 262-4537
https://tommyspantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet
34 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
828 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 466-8263
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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 in North Takoma Park.
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!
Financial assistance, Food pantry (groceries)
Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Info
The Mobile Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community. The food is distributed on campus at no cost. All you need to do is check the schedule for the campus convenient to you, bring your bags to carry your groceries, and pick up some food.

No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Mobile Market is a partnership between Montgomery College and the Capital Area Food Bank. If you're interested in volunteering with the Mobile Market, please fill out the volunteer form

Location: Inside of Montgomery College - Takoma Park at Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium (ST)...

Dates: September 18 2024 October 16 2024 November 20 2024 December 18 2024

2025 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 25 July 23 August 13
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, July 9th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(251) 744-4411
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/student-health-and-wellness/fuel-for-success-food-campaign.html?fbclid=IwAR0rUziSyYdjXgOy3zalKydPFZNZSdKqNB1w5RoyqLT7PUvTCqGnMyDpHhw
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
12 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Food pantry (groceries)
Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)
42 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

1.37 mi
Info
for only residents in zip codes 20901, 20903, 20910, and 20912
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, June 18th (next week)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, June 19th (next week)
  CLOSED
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
8818 Piney Branch Road
Clifton Park Village, MD 20903
directions
Contact
(301) 434-2456
https://www.cliftonparkbaptistchurch.org/copy-of-discipleship
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace United Methodist Church. Takoma Park Food Pantry
48 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.47 mi
Info
By Appointment Only (Monday through Friday) call to make appointment 240)-450-2092
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  State ID required
  Open to Maryland residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, July 5th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 2nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, September 6th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
7001 New Hampshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(240) 450-2092
https://www.facebook.com/p/Grace-UMC-Takoma-Park-MD-100068842692402/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Turner AME Church
76 reviews
Claimed
42 minutes
average wait time

1.91 mi
Info
Schedule is subject to change incase of anything Lines start forming at 10 am
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Fri, July 11th (next month)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
7201 16th Place
Hyattsville, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(240) 334-7713
https://www.turner-ame.org/religious-organizations-food-distribution
Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
55 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

1.83 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 12th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Michael and All Angels
61 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

1.88 mi
Info
The only requirement we have is that participants fill out a form (once a year) providing their name, address, telephone number, number of person in their household, and email address, if they have one. We serve a hot meal and grocery items are distributed while supplies last. Gently used clothing is also available.
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  3:00 pm
- Sat, July 19th (next month)
  3:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (in 2 months)
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
8501 New Hampshire Ave
Adelphi, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(240) 882-0274
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in North Takoma Park 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 in North Takoma Park 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 in North Takoma Park that’s open today: Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in North Takoma Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.