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 Southwest Waterfront.

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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cliknta1f0m3sqm0htsjy87d7">McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE</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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront

Find Free Food In Southwest WaterfrontLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
Christ United Methodist Church
average user rating

0.29 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, May 11th (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, May 25th (in 3 weeks)
  2:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, June 8th (in 2 months)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
900 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 669-2664
https://christchurchinthecity.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul
5 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, May 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, July 27th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
14 M Street Southeast
Navy Yard, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 615-7862
https://svdpdc.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE
10 minutes
average wait time

1.62 mi
Info
Located between New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE

If meeting at the stops, park on I St. and walk over to the service site.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Today
  5:15 pm–5:40 pm
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- Tomorrow
  5:15 pm–5:40 pm
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- This Tuesday
  5:15 pm–5:40 pm
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- 5:15 pm–5:40 pm
  every day
Location
116 I Street Northwest
Martha's Table Mobile Soup Kitchen
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/health-wellness-programs/
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 Southwest Waterfront.
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)
Community Family Life Services
no ratings yet

1.25 mi
Info
Tuesday, 10am-12pm (to the first 25 clients). Other days/times with referral notice. First come first served. Bring photo identification and complete a short form. diapers program is only for DC residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Two photo IDs required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
305 E Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 864-6296
https://www.cflsdc.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Father McKenna Center
22 minutes
average wait time

1.7 mi
Info
You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Thursday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
900 North Capitol Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 842-1112
Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry
1 minute
average wait time

1.29 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Mon, May 6th (next week)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
212 East Capitol Street Northeast
Capitol Hill, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 543-4200
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
45 minutes
average wait time

1.47 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, June 11th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Location
816 8th STREET NW
Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(301) 357-4905
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table
no ratings yet

1.43 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/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Table Church
no ratings yet

1.36 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 5:01 pm
- Sat, May 18th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 5:01 pm
- Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 5:01 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): –
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): –
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
945 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
https://www.thetablechurch.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

1.79 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
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront that’s open today: McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE, 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 Southwest Waterfront for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.