Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.25 mi
This Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, February 19th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
0.55 mi
This Thursday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, February 19th (next week)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Contact
(301) 567-4433
Food pantry (groceries)
25 minutes
average wait time
1.42 mi
This Friday
8:00 am–10:30 am
Fri, February 20th (next week)
8:00 am–10:30 am
Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–10:30 am
8:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Friday
Contact
(202) 787-8836
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.
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.
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)
28 reviews
15 minutes
average wait time
1.59 mi
if you live in the greater Fort Washington area (Zip codes 607, 20616, 20640, 20735, 20744, 20745, and 20748.)
This Saturday
9:00 am
Sat, February 21st (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.68 mi
This Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 14th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Contact
(301) 448-8155
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.61 mi
This Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, March 13th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
2.05 mi
Bring photo identification, Medicaid card, SNAP card, or referral.
Focus is on Ward 8 residents
This Wednesday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, February 18th (next week)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.35 mi
Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
This Thursday
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Thu, February 19th (next week)
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–12:30 pm
9:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits
15 minutes
average wait time
2.67 mi
Eligibility: Any DoD or Military ID card holder is eligible, this includes retirees. Visitors are asked to flash an ID at the entrance. No demographic information is required or requested, except on Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market days (first Wednesday of the month) when they are asked how many members are in the household, ages of children, if there are veterans in the house, if anyone is on SNAP, etc.
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Tue, February 17th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Other public benefits: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
13 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
2.2 mi
Call (301) 899-8358 to make an appointment. Telephone is answered 24/7 for appointments (Please leave message with call-back number).
This Saturday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, March 14th (next month)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Contact
(301) 899-8358
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.