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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sixth Church Food Closet

    68 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of Sixth Church Food Closet

    Location

    5413 16th Street Northwest

    Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 723-5377

    sixthpresbyterian.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    • will not be open for the month of January
    • For December they will only be serving those on their Christmas list
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Contact

    (202) 829-5511

    https://peopleschurchucc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

  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 Park.

  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)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Community‑run food pantry at Emory Fellowship’s Beacon Center in Brightwood that provides free groceries — including fresh produce, culturally appropriate items, and client‑choice options — to low‑income and homeless families. Distributions occur Tuesday midday and also on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings. Supported by the Capital Area Food Bank and local donors; led by volunteers.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am

    • Sat, April 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 9th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    76 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 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

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (in 4 weeks)

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 347-0511

    https://www.cflsdc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.84 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, May 28th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 829-2773

    https://19thstreetbc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    • In 2026 the Thrive DC Food Pantry will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
    • If you are interested in receiving food via appointment please email: pantry@thrivedc.org We will have a limited number of spaces for 2026.
    • Please include your Capital Area Food Bank Card number in your email.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

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

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

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

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

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

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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

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

    Contact

    (202) 360-9772
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

    Hours of Operation: Tue: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Every week (Note: Distribution is at Meridian Hill Park at 1:30. It is a good idea to arrive early to get a number.)

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (202) 680-0517
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 1st (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brightwood Park 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 Park 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 Park that’s open today: Loaves & Fishes, Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry, Emory Beacon of Light

  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 Park 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 Park 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 Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.