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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.89 mi


    Info

    Shelter Daily at 3:00 PM (First come, first served) Meal Times: Lunch: 12:30pm, Dinner: 5:00pm. Walk-ins welcome! Overnight shelter, showers, and meals

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:30 pm

    • Today

      5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm

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

    • 5:00 pm

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

    Map of Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter

    Location

    65 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 745-7118

    https://www.missiondc.org/get-help/

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

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    Info

    • You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
    • Recommended to arrive early
    • First 35 peoples will be served
    • Can visit once every 21 days
    • Remember to:
      • bring picture ID to every visit.
      • bring one of the following on 1st visit to prove DC residency:
        • Lease
        • Rent receipt with name and address
        • Utility bill with name and address.
    • Might be closed on a holiday. Please check website to confirm before going.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd 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 Capitol Hill.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    Info

    • Located between New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW
    • If meeting at the stops, park on I St. and walk over to the service site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Friday

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:15 pm–6:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.16 mi


    Info

    • The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.
    • It is closed on all Federal holidays plus Easter Monday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 26th-31st.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Mon, June 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

    Only for Gallaudet University Students

    Student ID required

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Today

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 mi


    Info

    Must be a resident of Washington DC

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, June 4th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.38 mi


    Info

    Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below) Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

    TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill that’s open today: Central Union Mission Men’s Emergency Shelter, The Father McKenna Center, McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW, Gallaudet University Food Pantry, So Others Might Eat, New Samaritan Baptist Church

  20. Where are you located?

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