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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Lederer Gardens

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 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

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 8th (next month)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of Lederer Gardens

    Location

    4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE

    Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 262-2138

    https://dpr.dc.gov/page/communal-farms-and-partner-urban-farms

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi


    Info

    One can access once a month.Provided an emergency two day supply of food only.

    First time must bring photo identification, proof of residency, proof of household size, and proof of income.

    Families in far NE DC (Ward 7); referral required. Referring agency must call and must make an appointment for the client the day before food pickup. 2023986504 Only gives out fresh foods and canned goods. No meat products available

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, July 21st (next month)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 11th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, August 8th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd 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 Fort Dupont.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.8 mi


    Info

    Ward Memorial AME Church partners with the Capital Area Food Bank to provide a free, shopping‑style food distribution for community members.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 18th (next month)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 15th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 24th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    1.28 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

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm–7:00 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

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    Info

    Summer hours: 9:30 am – 12 pm

    Bring photo identification.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.85 mi


    Info

    Food pantry operated by Damien Ministries at Restoration Station provides free bagged groceries intended to cover multiple days of meals per visit. It is part of broader support services offered by the organization.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    1.54 mi


    Info

    Enter through the parking lot which is located on 20th Street, behind the school and Church. Pantry will be closed during the month of August.

    State ID required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, July 20th (next month)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, August 17th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fort Dupont 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 Fort Dupont 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 Fort Dupont 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 Fort Dupont.

  20. Where are you located?

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