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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith Temple No. 2 Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry operated by Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church that distributes groceries including fresh produce to individuals and families in need in the Capitol Heights area.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, August 4th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    Map of Faith Temple No. 2 Church

    Location

    211 Maryland Park Drive

    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 350-1035

    https://www.faithtemple2.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, August 28th (next month)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, September 25th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 4th 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 Fairmount 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)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    Info

    • The Food Pantry can be accessed via the rear entrance of the Atonement Episcopal Church.
    • In December the pantry will be on 3rd Saturday.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 5th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, August 18th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tue, October 20th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 mi


    Info

    There is a stand outside of church open 24/7

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  11. Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    Free monthly produce giveaway at DC DPR’s Lederer Gardens in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the community.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 12th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, September 9th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 14th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    Info

    Food pantry ministry of Greater Refuge Temple D.C. (W. L. Bonner Life Center) providing free groceries to the Ward 7 community; serves more than 1,000 families each year.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, August 29th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.16 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–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

    0.57 mi


    Info

    Drew Elementary School is a free DC Public Schools summer meal site operated by DCPS Food and Nutrition Services in partnership with DC Central Kitchen. Located in Ward 7, the site welcomes all neighborhood youth ages 18 and younger — no application, registration, or ID is required to receive a meal. Drew ES will begin a temporary building relocation to Davis ES at 4430 H Street SE starting School Year 2026-2027; Summer 2026 meals remain at 5600 Eads Street NE.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.