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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    YMCA Calomiris II

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    0.26 mi


    Info

    The YMCA Calomiris II offers ready-to-eat meals for children and youth during the summer. This program provides nutritious food to ensure children have access to healthy meals when school is out. Chelly Foster (202) 526-4233 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/21/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of YMCA Calomiris II

    Location

    1918 Allison Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 526-4233
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

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    0.61 mi


    Info

    North Michigan Park Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility in Northeast Washington that hosts the DC Youth Meals Program. During the summer months, it provides free nutritious breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under in the community.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    https://dpr.dc.gov/northmichiganpark

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

    Damien Ministries Inc provides groceries to community members.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  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 Avondale.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

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    no ratings yet

    1.1 mi


    Info

    Brookland Middle School hosts a free USDA Summer Food Service Program site serving ready-to-eat meals to children and teens in the community. As a DC Public Schools site, it provides nutritious food in a safe and accessible environment. Children do not need to be enrolled in the school to receive meals. This program helps ensure that children have access to healthy food when school is out.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Behind the Popeye’s. Look for the orange cones in the driveway. Recommended to arrive early.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.41 mi


    Info

    If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    Must be a resident of Ward 5.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, September 10th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

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    1.22 mi


    Info

    The Lamond-Riggs Campus is a University of the District of Columbia site that hosts a free summer meal site for the DC Youth Meals Program. Operated in partnership with the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education in support of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, it offers no-cost meals to children and youth through the summer season. The campus is also home to the Bertie Backus Urban Food Hub, a project of UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences, which supports year-round community food access.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Avondale 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 Avondale 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 Avondale that’s open today: YMCA Calomiris II, North Michigan Park Recreation Center, Brookland MS, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, The MSB Outreach House, Lamond-Riggs Campus

  20. Where are you located?

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