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Find Free Food In Washington, D.C.Lemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Emory Beacon of Light

    126 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, June 13th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith United Church of Christ

    90 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, June 15th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, July 20th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church

    84 referrals


    Info

    900 Block Quekenbros off Georgia Avenue NW Washington DC 20010. On the side of Ward 4 Police Station.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, June 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, July 21st (next month)

      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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Washington, D.C..

  6. 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)

    Thrive DC

    82 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Southern Rock Baptist Church

    72 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, June 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Tue, July 25th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am–

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Shrine of the Sacred Heart Sacred Heart

    64 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Good Success Christian Church

    63 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec

    62 referrals


    Info

    Key card system is used to move the line along and keep track of where the need is. Each participant can get one but is not a requirement. We only ask for the number of adults and children in the household.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 1st (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 5th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army: Sherman Avenue Corp

    55 referrals


    Info

    • Bring photo identification and proof of eligibility (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid).

    • Can also call Salvation Army District Social Services to get a referral based on low-income status. (202) 332-5000; open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

    • Referral required from social worker, community organization, or Salvation Army (no referral required for last Thursday of the month).

    • Must be D.C. resident.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sixth Church Food Closet

    55 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 14th (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 28th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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?

    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 Washington, D.C. that’s open today: Shrine of the Sacred Heart Sacred Heart

  19. Where are you located?

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