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: Loaves & Fishes

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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Loaves & Fishes
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.78 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  Open on holidays
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
1525 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20910
directions
Contact
(240) 855-5874
https://www.saintstephensdc.org/organizations-at-st-stephen-s
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army: Sherman Avenue Corp
35 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
Bring photo identification and proof of eligibility (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid).

Can also call Salvation Army District Social Services to get a referral based on low-income status. (202) 332-5000; open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Referral required from social worker, community organization, or Salvation Army (no referral required for last Thursday of the month).

Must be D.C. resident.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
3335 Sherman Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 829-0100
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/nca/sherman-ave/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry
24 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.04 mi
Info
Please call +1 (202) 626-0700 extension 0 (Front Desk) to make an appointment. No longer accepts walk-in.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
2303 14th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 626-0700
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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)
Francis On The Hill
15 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
Info
A bag of groceries is given.

Numbers are given out at 1:30 pm so be sure to be there at or before that time.

Meridian Hill Park is located in NW Washington between 16th and 15th Streets and Euclid St. on the north and W St. on the south. We distribute at the Chapin St. entrance which is halfway up the park on 15th St..

They have 2 lines where one line is for the 260 premade bags they have on their truck and to get a ticket you have to arrive early while the second line is for anyone who didn't receive a ticket and got in line to get any extra food they may have
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 24th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1498 Chapin Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
https://www.followingfrancis.org/francisonthehill
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Thrive DC
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
In 2026 the Thrive DC Food Pantry will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are interested in receiving food via appointment please email: pantry@thrivedc.org We will have a limited number of spaces for 2026.

Please include your Capital Area Food Bank Card number in your email.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1525 Newton Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 360-9772
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Food pantry (groceries)
Park Road Community Church
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.36 mi
Info
Please call +1(202)427-5939 to confirm if the distribution is 2nd or 3rd Sunday on that month.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, March 15th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, April 19th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
Location
1019 Park Road Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 427-5939
https://www.facebook.com/ParkRoad1019
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
13 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.79 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
3211 Sacred Heart Way
Northwest Washington, DC 20010
directions
Contact
(202) 234-8000
https://sacredheartdc.org/dinner-program
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Food pantry (groceries)
Washington DC VA Medical Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.63 mi
Info
Serves Veterans only Distribution at Clinical Research Building Gate 1
- Requirements
  On-site registration required
  Must bring proof of Veteran status
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–12:45 pm
- Tue, March 10th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:45 pm
- Tue, April 14th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–12:45 pm
- 11:00 am–12:45 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Location
50 Irving Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20422
directions
Contact
(202) 745-8190
https://www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/health-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Martha’s Table - Maycroft Office
42 reviews
Claimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month on.

dont go the appartment building, Martha's table is on the left

Prefered to call before going, if they are closed they put a prompt, voicemail
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1474 Columbia Road Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 808-8002
https://marthastable.org/operations/
Food pantry (groceries)
People’s Congregational Church
33 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

1.05 mi
Info
will not be open for the month of January

For December they will only be serving those on their Christmas list
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
4704 13th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5511
https://peopleschurchucc.org/
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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: Loaves & Fishes
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.