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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Fort Stanton Recreation Center

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Fort Stanton Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8 that hosts the DC Youth Meals Program. The program provides free meals to youth 18 and younger with no income, residency, or identification requirements. The facility features a fitness center, gymnasium, indoor basketball court, outdoor pool, baseball field, outdoor basketball courts, playground, and community garden. Year-round recreation programs include Zumba, yoga, crocheting, and line dancing.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Map of Fort Stanton Recreation Center

    Location

    1812 Erie Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 671-1040(Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm)

    https://dpr.dc.gov/fortstanton

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    • DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM. * Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration. * We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    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

    Contact

    https://marthastable.org/markets/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.19 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, September 10th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, October 8th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd 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 Douglass.

  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)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.38 mi


    Info

    There are more food distributions at the location like non perish and produce groceries please find out when you will arrive

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.14 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.37 mi


    Info

    Johnson Middle School hosts a DC Youth Meals Program site serving free USDA Summer Food Service Program meals and snacks to youth 18 and younger. No application, ID, or income proof is required to receive a meal. Operated by DC Public Schools in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) as part of a city-wide network of more than 100 free meal sites running through the summer.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 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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    Community fridge

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    This free, outdoor community fridge/pantry is operated by local volunteers and open 24/7. It is filled with 100 meals every morning.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Next Monday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Rocketship Rise Academy provides ready-to-eat meals to those in need. Please see the schedule for serving times.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    This food pantry serves individuals in the community. Please bring your DC identification card upon your visit.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Douglass 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 Douglass 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 Douglass that’s open today: Feed the Fridge: Fort Place

  20. Where are you located?

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