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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Damien Ministries Inc

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 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

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Damien Ministries Inc

    Location

    2200 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 526-3020
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    Info

    Provides free weekly groceries to families and free clothing; emergency assistance is available 7 days a week. Operated by Family Life Community Center in NE DC.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      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

    Contact

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.08 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, July 11th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 8th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  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 Brookland.

  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)

    73 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.36 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.77 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 Friday

      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)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.9 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

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (next week)

      11:00 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)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 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

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • 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

    0.5 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.17 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

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.17 mi


    Info

    Alafia Baptist Church provides grocery assistance. Note: No TEFAP Available.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, July 9th (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brookland 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 Brookland 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 Brookland that’s open today: Damien Ministries Inc, Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank, The Cardinal Cupboard, Plenty to Eat, Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank (The Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr. Family Life CC)

  20. Where are you located?

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