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

    Charlie's Place

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.42 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • 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

    • 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

    Map of Charlie's Place

    Location

    1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20009

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 929-0100

    https://www.charliesplacedc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    Info

    Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 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 Colonial Village.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    Served Virginia Residence Only

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    2.54 mi


    Info

    A community hunger-relief program operated by Family Life Community Center to help families meet their basic nutritional needs.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • 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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.73 mi


    Info

    A community-based Ayuda resource supporting low-income immigrants and helping them access justice and the social safety net. The pantry is located inside building 1101. Visitors need to sign in at the front desk and go to the 10th floor. Turn left to find the glass doors, which look like an office.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, December 16th (next month)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, January 20th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.64 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 mi


    Info

    Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, November 29th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.08 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village that’s open today: Charlie's Place, United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry, Mount Olivet UMC

  20. Where are you located?

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