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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Brotherhood of the Cross and Star

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.14 mi


    Info

    Church-based food pantry of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star’s DC branch providing non-perishable groceries and, at times, fresh items to community members; contact BCS for current distribution details.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, August 14th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, September 11th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Map of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star

    Location

    916 Rittenhouse Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 660-7979

    https://bcsusaonline.org/

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  3. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.55 mi


    Info

    A free youth meal site operated through the DC Youth Meals Program at this DC Department of Parks and Recreation community center during the summer. Provides nutritious ready-to-eat meals and snacks to children and teens, with no application, ID, or income requirement to receive food.

    • 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!

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

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

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

    • 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): 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    Contact

    (202) 576-7068(Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)

    https://dpr.dc.gov/page/takoma-community-center

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.39 mi


    Info

    Fort Stevens Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation site that hosts the USDA Summer Food Service Program, locally known as the DC Youth Meals Program administered by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. During the summer program, the center serves free nutritious meals and snacks to youth 18 and younger, with no application and no ID required. The site is part of Ward 4 in Northwest Washington and contributes to the District's effort to ensure children continue receiving wholesome meals when school is out of session.

    • 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      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

  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 Brightwood.

  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. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

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    no ratings yet

    0.64 mi


    Info

    Provides free breakfast and lunch to any child eighteen years old or younger as part of the District of Columbia Summer Meal Program. Operated at District of Columbia International School, a public charter school that welcomes neighborhood youth for meals regardless of whether they attend the school. Meals are served ready to eat in a welcoming environment and the program supports families during the summer break.

    • 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      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)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, July 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, September 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.09 mi


    Info

    Bridges Academy is a private K-8 school in Northwest Washington, D.C. that participates in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, known locally as the DC Youth Meals Program. During the summer, the school provides free, ready-to-eat meals and snacks to children 18 and younger in the community. No application or ID is required. The school enrolls approximately 169 students in grades PreK through 8 and also operates as a licensed child care center offering daycare and summer care programs.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    Info

    Clients are advised to arrive early for services.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, July 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, July 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.12 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 8th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Free, no-cost meals and snacks offered through the federally funded USDA Summer Food Service Program, locally operated by District of Columbia Public Schools' Food and Nutrition Services as a DC Youth Meals Program site administered by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Meals are prepared on site at the school campus and offered to children and teens in the surrounding Ward 4 community during the summer recess, providing dependable nutrition when school meals are unavailable.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Emery Heights Community Center provides free ready-to-eat meals and snacks as part of its Summer Meal Program. This program is specifically for children and youth aged 18 and younger.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood that’s open today: Takoma Community Center, Fort Stevens Recreation Center, DC International School, Emery Heights Community 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.