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: Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry , National City Christian Church , New York Avenue Presbyterian Church , Miriam's Kitchen , McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St

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)
Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table Cafe
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.41 mi
Info
Serves breakfast every Sunday morning
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, January 18th (in 3 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/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry
38 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.33 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. They have their farmers market open on alternating fridays and will be open on the 16th of May and alternate from there on How to Get Your Thanksgiving Meal Bread for the City is here to make sure your table is full this holiday season. To receive a holiday meal, you need to be a DC resident and provide ID.
Holiday Helpings meals are available for pick-up at both our NW and SE pantries: November 3–25 Monday through Friday from 9 am–4 pm Closed Nov 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Today
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
1525 7th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 265-2400
https://breadforthecity.org/food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
National City Christian Church
38 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.82 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 14th (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
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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)
Food For All DC
6 reviews
Claimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
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
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  8:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
Food pantry (groceries)
United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.48 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, January 10th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 24th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (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
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.44 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Located in the basement
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Located in the basement
- This Friday
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Located in the basement
- 8:15 am
  every week on Sunday
- 11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1313 New York Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 393-3700
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Asbury United Methodist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
Can access once a month.

Bring referral, proof of residency, proof of place to prepare food, and document proving low income (proof of SSI, SSDI, TANF, etc.).

Must be DC resident and have proof of food preparation facility.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
  No requirements
- Sun, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
  No requirements
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
926 11th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 628-0009
www.asburyumcdc.org
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Immaculate Conception Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Closed on mondays

Can access once a month.

Bring proof of residence and photo identification.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (next week)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1315 8th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 332-8888
www.immaculateconceptionchurchdc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Miriam's Kitchen
2 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- December 31st is New Year's Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
Info
19th and H 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
- December 31st is New Year's Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- This Friday
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- 6:00 pm–6:25 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/
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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: Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry, National City Christian Church, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Miriam's Kitchen, McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St
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.