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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    60 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.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 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

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

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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

    • Today

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 10th (in 4 weeks)

      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

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.05 mi


    Info

    Damien Ministries offers two distinct food programs. The first program provides food twice a month for individuals living with HIV, requiring a full enrollment process. The second program is a community food bank, which provides a bag of groceries once a month to residents of DC, Maryland, or Virginia who present an ID.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.41 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit community-support organization that provides children, families, and adults with tools and resources to move beyond poverty and homelessness, and helps women returning from incarceration move toward self-sufficiency.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • This Thursday

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • This Friday

      Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Other: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.11 mi


    Info

    • The food is distributed on the last two Wednesdays of each month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 30th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 27th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.43 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    • Can only pick up food for yourself, unless you have proof that you are the caregiver and their ID card
    • Located inside of Academy of Hope Public Charter School

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    This monthly Veterans Mobile Food Pantry at the DC VA Medical Center, in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank, provides free fresh and non-perishable groceries to Veterans. Distribution is at Clinical Research Building Gate 1. On-site registration is required, and clients must bring proof of Veteran status.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Tue, December 8th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Tue, January 12th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 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

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, November 20th (next week)

      10:00 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

  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: Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank, The Cardinal Cupboard, Damien Ministries Inc, Community Family Life Services, Plenty to Eat, Washington DC VA Medical Center

  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.