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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.13 mi


    Info

    Register your information on the website

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, December 6th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 3rd (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    *REMINDER ... It may not look like it but WE ARE OPEN! Our Capitol Heights office is a bit of a construction zone at the moment, but we are operating as normal, from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Thank you for your patience and your understanding. We look forward to seeing you and serving you!

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required
    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required
    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Oakland.

  6. 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!

  7. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    Info

    Call 240-312-2850 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays
      • Drive-up Food Pantry

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Sat, December 13th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Sat, January 10th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.24 mi


    Info

    The Food Pantry volunteers take phone calls ONLY on Thursday mornings between 9 am and 11 am. Patrons who call will make an appointment for the following week to arrange pick up. We are not accepting walk ups at this time. Those who call at any other time will be asked to call back the next Thursday morning.

    The Food Pantry will be CLOSED from November 28th through January 8th.

    For anyone who needs emergency food, please contact Diane Harley at 301-943-5871.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, November 10th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Contact

    (301) 257-3771

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.41 mi


    • Requirements

      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Completed application
    • Sat, November 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Completed application
    • Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Completed application
    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (301) 336-1219

    https://www.gethsemaneumc.org/

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.33 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

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am

    • Tue, November 18th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, December 16th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (202) 398-5503

    www.peacedc.org

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 18th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (301) 336-0722

    https://fbccapitolheights.org/

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Oakland 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.

  15. 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.

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Oakland that’s open today: Community Outreach and Development Center CDC (Community Nonprofit Network) , Galilee Food Bank, Peace Lutheran Church – Ward 7 Food Center, First Baptist Church of Capitol Heights

  19. Where are you located?

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