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 Peter Square.

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 Peter Square 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 Peter Square 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 Peter Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clgwd44w60004l70f8ma4apep">Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clgwcjy0q0018jg0f23y464ez">McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clec0ppvy0014l80f016zn03i">Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Peter Square 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 Peter Square - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Peter SquareLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Miriam's Kitchen
1 hour
average wait time

0.63 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2401 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 452-8926
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Food pantry (groceries)
United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

1 mi
Info
Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, May 11th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 8th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1920 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(202) 331-1495
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table
average user rating

0.86 mi
Info
Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, May 5th (next week)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, May 12th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- 1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
2201 P Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 387-6612
https://www.churchofthepilgrims.org/blog
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 Peter Square.
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)
Ayuda, Inc.
30 minutes
average wait time

0.95 mi
Info
DC residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
1990 K St. NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(703) 589-4204
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Charlie's Place
no ratings yet

1.19 mi
Info
Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
- This Tuesday
  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/
Food pantry (groceries)
National City Christian Church
2 minutes
average wait time

1.61 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Thomas Circle Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 232-0323
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St
no ratings yet

1.29 mi
Info
17th and I Street NW: 2 blocks down from the previous stop. An MT staff member will be present at this location
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Today
  5:50 pm
- Tomorrow
  5:50 pm
- This Tuesday
  5:50 pm
- 5:50 pm–
  every day
Location
17th Street Northwest
I St NW
Northwest Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/health-wellness-programs/
Grocery delivery
Food For All DC
no ratings yet
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
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, May 6th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, May 13th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
Food pantry (groceries)
Francis On The Hill
30 minutes
average wait time

1.87 mi
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.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
15th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table
no ratings yet

1.73 mi
Info
Serves breakfast every Sunday morning
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, May 5th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, May 12th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
1317 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 347-2635
http://epiphanydc.org/ministry/welcome-table/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Peter Square 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 Peter Square 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 Peter Square that’s open today: Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table, McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St, Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Peter Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.