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?

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 that’s open today: The Father McKenna Center , The Holy Temple Church , Gallaudet University Food Pantry , McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW , HIPS

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)
Calvary Episcopal Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
Info
Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Father McKenna Center
40 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.35 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
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- 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
Location
900 North Capitol Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 842-1112
https://fathermckennacenter.org/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Holy Temple Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.44 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
439 12th Street Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 547-8364
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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)
Gallaudet University Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
Info
Only for Gallaudet University Students
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  Appointments required
  Student ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  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)
Purity Baptist Church
25 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.61 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
  Must be a resident of Washington DC
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, January 8th (in 3 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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Food pantry (groceries)
New Samaritan Baptist Church
17 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (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)
Community Marketplace at Rosedale Rec
17 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.8 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, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- 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)
Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.

It is closed on all Federal holidays plus Easter Monday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 26th-31st.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Mon, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
212 East Capitol Street Northeast
Capitol Hill, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 543-4200
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.5 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.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Today
  5:15 pm–6:00 pm
  No requirements
- Tomorrow
  5:15 pm–6:00 pm
  No requirements
- Next Sunday
  5:15 pm–6:00 pm
  No requirements
- 5:15 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
116 I Street Northwest
Martha's Table Mobile Soup Kitchen
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/health-wellness-programs/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
HIPS
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.78 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
  Hot meal is available
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
906 H Street Northeast
H Street Corridor, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 232-8150
https://web.facebook.com/iloveHIPS/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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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?
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 that’s open today: The Father McKenna Center, The Holy Temple Church, Gallaudet University Food Pantry, McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW, HIPS
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.