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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Christ House Evening Meal

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Catholic Charities’ volunteer-supported program providing nutritious prepared meals to people experiencing food insecurity.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–5:30 pm @ Christ House

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–5:30 pm @ Christ House

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–5:30 pm @ Christ House

    • 5:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every day

    Map of Christ House Evening Meal

    Location

    131 S West St

    Alexandria, VA 22314

    directions

    Contact

    (703) 549-8644

    https://www.ccda.net/need-help/food/christ-house-evening-meal

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.47 mi


    Info

    A free, monthly grocery distribution hosted at Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School in partnership with ALIVE!, UNCUT Youth, and the Capital Area Food Bank. The program distributes bags of groceries including fresh produce to City of Alexandria residents. Drive-up and walk-up service is available at the school's bus loading zone behind the building. The school sits in the historic Parker Gray neighborhood and serves as a walkable community hub, with the food distribution providing a welcoming, neighborly touchpoint for area families experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ UNCUT Youth Food Distribution at Jefferson-Houston

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (703) 549-3692(Mon–Fri 9am–6pm)

    https://www.alive-inc.org/food-program-in-alexandria-virginia/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.74 mi


    Info

    • Open to Alexandria residents
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  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 Alexandria Historic District.

  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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.05 mi


    Info

    No TEFAP Available.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    2.7 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Fri, November 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.43 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.13 mi


    Info

    Bring photo identification, Medicaid card, SNAP card, or referral.

    Focus is on Ward 8 residents

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.88 mi


    Info

    • One can access once a week
    • If you are seeking food for children, you must bring a lease showing that kids live in your household OR social security numbers of all household members.
    • Must be a D.C. resident
    • side entrance on Xenia Street.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.03 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Any DoD or Military ID card holder is eligible, this includes retirees. Visitors are asked to flash an ID at the entrance. No demographic information is required or requested, except on Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market days (first Wednesday of the month) when they are asked how many members are in the household, ages of children, if there are veterans in the house, if anyone is on SNAP, etc.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Other public benefits: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.09 mi


    Info

    The Temple of Praise Outreach Ministry provides free food distributions offering fresh produce and essential groceries to individuals and families in need. Larger community giveaways at times include free clothing and other necessities for all ages.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Alexandria Historic District 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Alexandria Historic District do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Alexandria Historic District that’s open today: Christ House Evening Meal, ALIVE! Del Ray Food Hub

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Alexandria Historic District for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Alexandria Historic District, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.