Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.87 mi
This Saturday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sat, June 13th (next month)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
17 minutes
average wait time
1.88 mi
Other Services Offered:
Thu, May 14th (next week)
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thu, June 11th (next month)
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thu, July 9th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–4:00 pm
9:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
2.12 mi
Serves breakfast every Sunday morning
Next Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
Sun, May 24th (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
every week on Sunday
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 in Southwest.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
1.58 mi
Today
11:00 am–10:00 pm
Tomorrow
11:00 am–10:00 pm
This Wednesday
11:00 am–10:00 pm
11:00 am–10:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:30 am–9:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits
15 minutes
average wait time
2.2 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 Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
This Thursday
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)
14 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
2.16 mi
*Community Pop-up Grocery Distribution
Tomorrow
11:00 pm–4:00 pm
This Tuesday
11:00 pm–4:00 pm
This Wednesday
11:00 pm–4:00 pm
11:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 minute
average wait time
1.94 mi
Today
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Mon, May 11th (next week)
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
1.93 mi
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. one must qualify to receive food at this location please call ahed to confirm qualifications
TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid TEFAP Income Requirements: DC TEFAP Income Requirements Extenstions 234 or 219 **Wed: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch from 12-1); By Appointment Only Thu: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Closed for lunch 12-1); By Appointment Only
Today
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–4:00 pm
This Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Monday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Monday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Tuesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Contact
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
2.14 mi
19th and H Street NW: 2 blocks down from the previous stop. An MT staff member will be present at this location
Today
6:00 pm–6:25 pm
Tomorrow
6:00 pm–6:25 pm
This Wednesday
6:00 pm–6:25 pm
6:00 pm–6:25 pm
every day
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
2.21 mi
Today
11:00 am
Tomorrow
11:00 am
This Wednesday
11:00 am
8:15 am
every week on Sunday
11:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
Every location is different! Some places in Southwest 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 in Southwest 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.
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 Southwest that’s open today: Good Stuff Eatery-Crystal City, Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry, Family & Medical Counseling Service, McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Southwest for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Southwest for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.