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 Rock Creek Gardens.

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 Rock Creek Gardens 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 Rock Creek Gardens 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 Rock Creek Gardens that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle82f18d02ul0d02ocuu14na">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clgc8rpe8000ami0fbqu26zes">Bethesda Cares</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In Rock Creek GardensLemontree 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)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
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0.98 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  Brunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 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 Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  every week on Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet
22 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  10:00 am–12:00 am
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 am
- Sat, May 11th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 am
- 10:00 am–12:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
828 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 466-8263
Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Tommy's Pantry
17 minutes
average wait time

1.67 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
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- This Saturday
  Other material needs: 9:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, May 18th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 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/
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 Rock Creek Gardens.
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)
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
12 minutes
average wait time

1.82 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/ACSGWSLIGO/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 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
Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
31 minutes
average wait time

1.94 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
Food pantry (groceries)
Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church
37 minutes
average wait time

2.02 mi
Info
900 Block Quekenbros off Georgia Avenue NW Washington DC 20010. On the side of Ward 4 Police Station.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, June 21st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, July 19th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
6001 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(240) 660-7979
Food pantry (groceries)
Sixth Church Food Closet
8 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
Info
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
5413 16th Street Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 723-5377
sixthpresbyterian.org
Financial assistance, Food pantry (groceries)
Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market
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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: Outside the Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard Student Affairs and Science Building (SA)/Bus Circle (Inclement weather: BE Circle)

Dates:

May 10, 2023

June 14, 2023

July 12, 2023

August 9, 2023

September 20, 2023

October 18, 2023

November 15, 2023

December 13, 2023

February 14, 2024

March 20, 2024

April 10, 2024

May 8, 2024

June 19, 2024

July 17, 2024

August 14, 2024
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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
Food pantry (groceries)
Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)
8 minutes
average wait time

2.88 mi
Info
Outside: Look for truck in parking lot
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  4:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  4:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–7:00 pm
- 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
8818 Piney Branch Road
Clifton Park Village, MD 20903
directions
Contact
(301) 434-2456
https://www.cliftonparkbaptistchurch.org/copy-of-discipleship
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
no ratings yet

2.74 mi
Info
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:45-1:45 p.m: The Church in Bethesda 5033 Wilson Lane Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Every Saturday, lunch is served from 11:00 to 12:00: Bethesda Presbyterian 7601 Clarendon Road Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Every Sunday, dinner is served from 5:00 to 5:50: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 7500 Pearl Street Bethesda, Maryland 20814
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  Dinner
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
7728 Woodmont Avenue
Woodmont Triangle, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 907-9244
https://bethesdacares.org/what-we-do/meal-program/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Rock Creek Gardens 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 Rock Creek Gardens 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 Rock Creek Gardens that’s open today: Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Bethesda Cares
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Rock Creek Gardens for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.