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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.89 mi


    Info

    A city market-style food bank that provides free groceries and clothing to families in need on a weekly basis. Operated by Family Life Community Center in Northeast Washington, DC. Emergency assistance is available 7 days a week.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    Location

    605 Rhode Island Ave NE

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 529-2299(Mon–Tue 12pm–2pm, Wed 5pm–7pm)

    https://flccdc.org/crowder-owens-food-bank/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.37 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 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

  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 Bellair.

  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

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.09 mi


    Info

    Free USDA Summer Food Service Program site on the Luke C. Moore Opportunity Academy campus, part of the DC Youth Meals Program. No-cost meals and snacks are served on-site to youth 18 and younger during summer break. No application, ID, registration, or proof of income is needed. Open to all children in the community, not just enrolled students.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.32 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries for staff and students. Operating hours can be found on their website under the 'serve' bar, then 'charitable services', and finally 'Cardinal Cupboard'. Distribution takes place in McMahon.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm @ McMahon

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.54 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 mi


    Info

    Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is a public charter school and International Baccalaureate World School serving PreK through 8th grade in Northeast Washington, D.C. During the summer months, it operates as a free USDA Summer Food Service Program site in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank and the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, offering free breakfast and lunch to any child 18 or younger who comes during scheduled hours. No registration, ID, or proof of income is required as part of the federal summer meals program. The school is open year-round for its charter students and has been operating since 2004.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.05 mi


    Info

    Damien Ministries Inc provides groceries to community members.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 mi


    Info

    TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below). TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid. TEFAP Income Requirements: DC TEFAP Income Requirements.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.72 mi


    Info

    Anika WIlliams (202) 256-7922 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

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bellair 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 Bellair 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 Bellair that’s open today: The Cardinal Cupboard, Damien Ministries Inc

  20. Where are you located?

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