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    Food pantry (groceries)

    National Baptist Memorial Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.04 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

    • Today

      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

    Map of National Baptist Memorial Church

    Location

    1501 Columbia Road Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20009

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 841-3742
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, December 18th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, January 15th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Contact

    https://peopleschurchucc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.78 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

  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 Crestwood.

  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)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.57 mi


    Info

    Rachel Polon (202) 658-1652 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/5/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    1.01 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, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 9th (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 23rd (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    New Southern Rock Baptist Church hosts a once-a-month food distribution that provides free groceries, including fresh produce, to anyone in need in the Washington DC community. The pantry is open to all ages with no registration or identification required, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Clients should enter through the Kansas Avenue side of the church.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      9:45 am–11:00 am @ New Southern Rock Baptist Church

      • Fresh produce
    • Tue, December 22nd (next month)

      9:45 am–11:00 am @ New Southern Rock Baptist Church

      • Fresh produce
    • Tue, January 26th (in 2 months)

      9:45 am–11:00 am @ New Southern Rock Baptist Church

      • Fresh produce
    • 9:45 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.05 mi


    Info

    The Salvation Army Sherman Avenue Corps provides food assistance to low-income District of Columbia residents and households experiencing food insecurity, helping meet basic nutritional needs.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Fresh produce
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Church-run pantry providing free bags and boxes of groceries (including canned goods, packaged items, and frozen meats) supported in part by the Capital Area Food Bank, with a Clothes Closet offering free clothing; distribution occurs in the church fellowship hall and is open to all.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, December 10th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, December 24th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.04 mi


    Info

    The LAYC Food and Nutrition Program operates an internal food pantry that strengthens food security for youth and families currently participating in LAYC programs. The pantry supplies grocery bags along with basic hygiene items and is distributed to clients through LAYC staff as part of the broader youth-development services the agency provides at its Columbia Road headquarters.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–7:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–7:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–7:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Crestwood 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 Crestwood 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 Crestwood that’s open today: National Baptist Memorial Church, Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Loaves & Fishes

  20. Where are you located?

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