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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Provides free weekly groceries to families and free clothing; emergency assistance is available 7 days a week. Operated by Family Life Community Center in NE DC.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    Location

    605 Rhode Island Ave NE

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 529-2299

    https://flccdc.org/crowder-owens-food-bank/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    Info

    Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision. They have their farmers market open on alternating fridays and will be open on the 16th of May and alternate from there on How to Get Your Thanksgiving Meal Bread for the City is here to make sure your table is full this holiday season. To receive a holiday meal, you need to be a DC resident and provide ID.
    Holiday Helpings meals are available for pick-up at both our NW and SE pantries: November 3–25 Monday through Friday from 9 am–4 pm Closed Nov 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.92 mi


    Info

    • You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
    • Recommended to arrive early
    • First 35 peoples will be served
    • Can visit once every 21 days
    • Remember to:
      • bring picture ID to every visit.
      • bring one of the following on 1st visit to prove DC residency:
        • Lease
        • Rent receipt with name and address
        • Utility bill with name and address.
    • Might be closed on a holiday. Please check website to confirm before going.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

      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 Eckington.

  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

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Location: To the right of 75 Hanover Place NW (behind 60 O. St.) DINING ROOM IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MEAL SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO 75 HANOVER PL. NW. Washington DC

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 mi


    Info

    Only for Gallaudet University Students

    Student ID required

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

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

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below). TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid. TEFAP Income Requirements: DC TEFAP Income Requirements.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 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)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    • Serves Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park area of NW Washington residents
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, June 6th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    To the right of 75 Hanover Place NW (behind 60 O. St.)

    adults can receive pantry items once per week

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 mi


    Info

    • Located between New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW
    • If meeting at the stops, park on I St. and walk over to the service site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      5:15 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:15 pm–6:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Eckington 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 Eckington 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 Eckington that’s open today: Gallaudet University Food Pantry, McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW

  20. Where are you located?

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