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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Plenty to Eat
12 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
Can only pick up food for yourself, unless you have proof that you are the caregiver and their ID card

Located inside of Academy of Hope Public Charter School
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
2315 18th Place Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(202) 556-0662
https://www.plentytoeatdc.org/food-assistance
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Samaritan Baptist Church
17 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.02 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (next month)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1100 Florida Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-1870
https://newsamaritan.org/ministries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
27 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
Must be a resident of Washington DC
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-4333
https://www.puritybaptistdc.org/
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Episcopal Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.42 mi
Info
Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, April 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
Location
820 6th Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 615-6971
https://calvarydc.net/guildsorganizations/
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Food pantry (groceries)
CAC Wosem- 24th Place
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.19 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2130 24th Place Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20018
directions
Contact
(240) 643-6445
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Food pantry (groceries)
Purity Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.87 mi
Info
Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: TEFAP Available (See Requirements Below) Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 397-4333
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gallaudet University Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Info
Only for Gallaudet University Students

Student ID required
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  ID required
  Appointments required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 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
Location
800 Florida Ave. NE
Room Ely 100
Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 651-5432
https://gallaudet.edu/student-center-program-services/health-and-wellness-programs/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Damien Ministries Restoration Station Food Bank
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.43 mi
Info
A valid picture ID

Proof of your residency

Income statement, no later than two weeks if you are employed and if it is SSI once a calendar year

Proof of your HIV status, which would be in the form of lab work showing your CD4 and viral load. This document is needed once a calendar year

Proof of medical insurance

These are all the requirements that we ask you to bring for your initial registration for Food bank services. Noted that we do have an every six month check to make sure all customers are in compliance with their documentation. Customers are able to come in twice a month on schedule appointments only.

Emergency food requirements:

Proof of your DC residency only residence are eligible for emergency food

Proof of identification

Proof of how many dependents reside in the residence with you

Proof of income

If you have other adults that live in your household, you cannot register them. They must register as an individual on their own, and they can also receive food.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4063 Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 526-3020
https://www.damienministries.org/new-page-1
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
20 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
Key card system is used to move the line along and keep track of where the need is. Each participant can get one but is not a requirement. We only ask for the number of adults and children in the household.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  On-site registration required
- Sat, April 4th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  On-site registration required
- Sat, May 2nd (in 3 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  On-site registration required
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
1701 Gales Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 599-9519
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ward Memorial AME Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.74 mi
Info
starts at 8am , first come first serve until food is gone.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  8:00 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  8:00 am
- Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
241 42nd Street Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20019
directions
Contact
(202) 398-3899
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.