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: Gaithersburg Help

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
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Next 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)
So What Else @ Pathways Church
35 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Thu, January 1st (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
200 West Diamond Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
(240) 705-4345
https://www.pathwaysbc.org/connect/community-events/neighbor-helping-neighbor/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Upcounty Hub @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
28 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Fri, January 2nd (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Fri, January 16th (next month)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
13737 Wisteria Drive
Churchill Village South, MD 20874
directions
Contact
(240) 912-1077
https://www.theupcountyhub.org/distribution-calendar
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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)
The Upcounty Hub @ Germantown Elementary School
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 4 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 20th (next month)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Tuesday
Location
19110 Liberty Mill Road
Germantown, MD 20874
directions
Contact
(240) 912-1077
https://www.theupcountyhub.org/distribution-calendar
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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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Food pantry (groceries)
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Food Pantry Saturday Distributions (2023)
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.* July 22 August 12 & 26 September 9 & 23 October 14 & 28 November 18 December 16 *The line for the pantry will open at 7:30 a.m.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, December 27th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 4 weeks)
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6304 Lee Chapel Road
Burke, VA 22015
directions
Contact
(703) 455-7500
https://abidingpresence.net/food
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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
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 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)
Loudoun Hunger
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Need appointment to receive food . https://services.loudounhunger.org/
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Appointments required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Registration on website required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:45 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–12:45 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:45 pm
- 10:00 am–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- 5:45 pm–7:20 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
750 Miller Drive Southeast
Leesburg, VA 20175
directions
Contact
(703) 777-5911
https://loudounhunger.org/get-help/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gaithersburg Help
46 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

Info
Call 301.216.2510 to make an appointment. Can visit 9 times within 6 months
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Baby formula may be available
Schedule
- Today
  5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Next Monday
  5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
directions
Contact
(301) 216-2510
https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/get-help/food/
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Grocery delivery
Germantown Help- Emergency Food Delivery
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Germantown HELP is a food pantry. We do not advertise our address, because it is not a place clients can come (just a little storage room). Our food is delivered to households in 20874 and 20876. People can self-refer by calling 301-482-1320 and leaving a message; we call people back in the order the messages are received. We currently deliver nonperishable items and milk, produce, eggs & bread.

We are closed on most major holidays, but may be open during federal holidays, depending on volunteer availability. Severe weather will close us down for the safety of our delivery volunteers. People can receive a delivery about once a month; when we are very busy, it will be stretched a little further. There is NO GUARANTEE of delivery once a month. We do not schedule deliveries more than a day or two in advance. We will not leave food at the door if nobody is home, we have to see it go inside the door.
- Requirements
  Clients can receive grocery delivery maximum of once a month (not guaranteed)
Location
PO Box 608
Germantown, MD 20875
directions
Contact
(301) 482-1320
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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: Gaithersburg Help
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.