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Find Free Food In Watkins MillLemontree 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.
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Upcounty Hub @ Apple Ridge Recreation Area:

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, May 31st (next month)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 5th Friday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ Apple Ridge Recreation Area:

    Location

    10101 Apple Ridge Road

    Montgomery Village, MD 20886

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    Montgomery Village Middle School

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Montgomery Village Middle School

    Location

    19300 Watkins Mill Road

    Montgomery Village, MD 20886

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Upcounty Hub @ Watkins Mill Elementary School

    no ratings yet

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, June 5th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ Watkins Mill Elementary School

    Location

    19001 Watkins Mill Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20886

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

  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 Watkins Mill.

  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)

    The Upcounty Hub @ Church of Nazarene

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.83 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 21st (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, June 4th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ Church of Nazarene

    Location

    8921 Warfield Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20882

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Upcounty Hub @ South Lake Elementary School

    no ratings yet

    2.02 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, May 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ South Lake Elementary School

    Location

    18201 Contour Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Montgomery College - Germantown Mobile Food Market

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 mi


    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 31, 2023
      • June 28, 2023
      • July 26, 2023
      • September 6, 2023
      • October 4, 2023
      • November 1, 2023
      • November 29, 2023
      • January 31, 2024
      • February 28, 2024
      • March 27, 2024
      • April 24, 2024
      • June 5, 2024
      • July 3, 2024
      • July 31, 2024
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    Map of Montgomery College - Germantown Mobile Food Market

    Location

    20200 Observation Drive

    Germantown, MD 20876

    directions
  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.97 mi


    Info

    If you need food: You will speak with one of our referral representatives, who will ask you some simple questions:

    1. whether you are a Montgomery County resident
    2. which day and location is most convenient for you to pick up your food: https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/ *Truck will set up in the parking lot by the cafeteria
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

    Location

    2 Teachers Way

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Montgomery County Muslim Foundation

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.88 mi


    Info

    Residents of Montgomery County who are in need of food are advised to contact MCMF at mcmfmd@gmail.com and (301) 825-3657.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, June 9th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, July 14th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Map of Montgomery County Muslim Foundation

    Location

    11 Park Avenue

    Suite G

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Montgomery Corps

    no ratings yet

    2.65 mi


    Info

    Thursday mobile pantry by manna food call in advance at : (301) 424-1130 )We will set up in the upper parking lot just before the Salvation Army and behind the Regal movie theater.

    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Next Friday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army - Montgomery Corps

    Location

    20021 Aircraft Drive

    Germantown, MD 20874

    directions
  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Watkins Mill 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Watkins Mill do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Watkins Mill to see if any are 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 in Watkins Mill.

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Watkins Mill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.