Text us
Find Free Food In AvenelLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Camillus Food Pantry

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    A direct-service ministry of St. Camillus Catholic Church providing emergency food assistance to families and other community members in need.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Next Friday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Camillus Food Pantry

    Location

    1500 St. Camillus Drive

    Silver Spring, MD 20903

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 434-8400

    https://www.stcamillusfoodpantry.org/

    Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
  2. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    86 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.25 mi


    Info

    This free, in-person community dinner and food distribution program provides hot meals, bags of groceries, and a clothing closet. Participants are required to fill out a form once a year with their name, address, telephone number, number of persons in their household, and email address if they have one. Gently used clothing is also available.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

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

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

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

    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

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

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

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    68 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

    EduCare Support Services operates a community food pantry providing monthly and emergency grocery assistance to people experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  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 Avenel.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    57 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 mi


    Info

    Church-based food assistance hub providing weekly walk-in food distribution and a monthly income‑eligible TEFAP pantry. Also offers diapers during monthly distribution. Serves residents in the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area (primarily zips 20901, 20903, 20910, 20912).

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.39 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries to those in need. Clients often receive a variety of food items, and there is a community interest in fresh produce and other essentials.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.01 mi


    Info

    Community nonprofit pantry offering twice‑monthly drive‑up distributions of fresh produce, shelf‑stable food, and hygiene or cleaning items. All individuals are welcome without identification or registration; new walk‑in clients can reserve a box by emailing the pantry in advance.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      6:30 am–7:30 am

    • Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)

      6:30 am–7:30 am

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      6:30 am–7:30 am

    • 6:30 am–7:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 6:30 am–7:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    142 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.87 mi


    Info

    Faith‑based nonprofit providing a client‑choice food pantry with pre‑packed groceries, diapers, hygiene items, and clothing assistance. Services are offered by appointment and include case management and referrals.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.58 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: Inside of Montgomery College - Takoma Park at Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium (ST)...

    Third Wednesday of the month unless noted by an . 2026 February 18 March 25 April 15 May 27* June 17 *Market is the fourth Wednesday of the month

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, December 16th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, January 20th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    123 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    Info

    A community food bank providing free groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, November 29th (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Avenel 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 Avenel 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 Avenel that’s open today: St. Camillus Food Pantry, First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Avenel 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 Avenel 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 Avenel, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.