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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NW Community Food

    66 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    • We are a food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, household cleaning items, personal hygiene items, and canned/boxed foods. Based on donations from local businesses, we also try to distribute milk and cheese, baked goods, meats, and ready-made meals.

    **We give out food and cleaning items every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, rain or shine. If pantry guests arrive at 2 pm, the line is shorter and there still is plenty of food. We are open on holidays.

    • For people who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to disability, we deliver groceries to homes during weekends. This depends on how many volunteer drivers we have.

    • We are located behind the building at 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. We are a block north of the Van Ness Metro station on the Red line on the west side.

    **People can text or call NW Community Food at (202) 743-5770. Our website is: https://nwcommunityfood.net.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, November 29th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of NW Community Food

    Location

    4340 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Back of building

    Northwest Washington, DC 20008

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 555-5555

    https://nwcommunityfood.net/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 mi


    Info

    Hours of operation: Open Every Tuesday Afternoon 1:30-2:30 PM.

    Required: Proof of DC residency is needed. Please bring a current photo ID such as a driver's license, passport or other identification card, along with proof of residency such as utility bill, etc.

    ID required for all members of the household

    Must be a resident of Washington DC

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.53 mi


    Info

    Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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

      every week on Saturday

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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  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 Cleveland 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)

    59 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month on. Do not go to the apartment building; Martha's Table is on the left. It is preferred to call before going. If they are closed, they put a prompt or voicemail. They are closed on holidays and during special events.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    Info

    • Food pantry entrance is the Portico Entrance located off of the parking lot on Ellicott Street and 36th Street.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.35 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.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.24 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Saturday

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    • 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.58 mi


    Info

    • A bag of groceries is given.
    • Numbers are given out at 1:30 pm so be sure to be there at or before that time.
    • Meridian Hill Park is located in NW Washington between 16th and 15th Streets and Euclid St. on the north and W St. on the south. We distribute at the Chapin St. entrance which is halfway up the park on 15th St..
    • They have 2 lines where one line is for the 260 premade bags they have on their truck and to get a ticket you have to arrive early while the second line is for anyone who didn't receive a ticket and got in line to get any extra food they may have
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland Park that’s open today: Shrine of the Sacred Heart, National Baptist Memorial 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.