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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Macedonia Baptist Church

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 10th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of New Macedonia Baptist Church

    Location

    4115 Alabama Ave SE

    Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 583-5555

    http://www.tnmbc.org/events

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

    Summer hours: 9:30 am – 12 pm

    Bring photo identification.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.76 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 11th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, August 8th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd 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 Penn Branch.

  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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, June 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.47 mi


    Info

    Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.32 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.22 mi


    Info

    Church-based pantry operated by Galilee Community Development Corporation providing supplemental groceries to eligible households; distribution is by appointment; emergency assistance is available; partners with the Capital Area Food Bank and state programs; provides nutrition information and related resources.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, June 9th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Community fridge

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Fridge is located in the building Fridge filled with 100 meals every morning

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • This Thursday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    48 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi


    Info

    The center runs a weekday food pantry that provides an emergency three‑day supply of staples and meat. This service is available once a month per household. Additional fresh‑produce and food distributions occur on the second Tuesday and fourth Friday of each month. Diapers and other social services may also be available. This resource primarily serves residents of Prince George's County, Maryland, and proof of residency is required.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.77 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, June 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Penn Branch 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 Penn Branch 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 Penn Branch that’s open today: Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, Bread for the City - Southeast Center, Galilee Food Bank, Feed the Fridge: Fort Place, Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network)

  20. Where are you located?

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