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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ports Town Church

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 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

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, June 1st (in 4 weeks)

      6:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

    Map of Ports Town Church

    Location

    4500 57th Avenue

    Bladensburg, MD 20710

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 525-6328
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    54 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    Everlasting Joy Foundation may also have furniture, frozen foods (meats, fish, pork, and chicken), toys, shoes, winter jackets, and hygiene kits. For the latest updates, clients can follow us on all social media platforms @Everlasting Joy Foundation. For special requests, please feel free to call us at 301-283-7438.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    https://theeverlastingjoyfoundation.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, June 18th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, July 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  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 Defense Heights.

  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)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.05 mi


    Info

    Call +1 (301) 277-1000 by Tuesday to confirm schedule and make an appointment since there's no fix distribution day/time.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    96 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.01 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:30 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am

    • 9:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    103 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    Added entrance location in Address the building is at 5819 Eastpine Dr, Riverdale, MD 20737, United States

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.41 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit food pantry providing free, nutritious groceries and emergency food assistance to vulnerable individuals and families, open to all without discrimination. The pantry operates multiple times weekly by appointment and also hosts community food giveaways. When available, it offers household items, school supplies, and other basic necessities, and provides healthy‑eating education.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, May 11th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, May 18th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.27 mi


    Info

    Stop by the registration desk and fill out the registration form, which asks for contact information, household information, and a few other details. Once that’s finished, we’ll give you a key card, just like the ones you get at a grocery store. Keep this key card and bring it to every Community Marketplace that you attend to enter the marketplace.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 18th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am

    • Mon, June 15th (next month)

      8:30 am

    • Mon, July 20th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am

    • 8:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.85 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (next month)

      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 last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.72 mi


    Info

    Food pantry providing free groceries by appointment and a weekly diaper distribution program; part of UCAP’s broader community services in Prince George’s County.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • This Friday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Defense Heights 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 Defense Heights 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Defense Heights to see if any are 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 in Defense Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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