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 in Southwest.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Southwest that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/jbab-top-3-food-pantry">JBAB Top 3 Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-salvation-army-solomon-g-brown">The Salvation Army - Solomon G Brown</a>

Where are you located?

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Christ United Methodist Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.87 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Other material needs: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
900 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 669-2664
https://christchurchinthecity.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul
14 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.08 mi
Info
Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.

Serves 20024 zip code only.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 27th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
14 M Street Southeast
Navy Yard, DC 20003
directions
Contact
(202) 615-7862
https://svdpdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
James Creek Resident Council
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.83 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, November 12th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, November 25th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
100 N St SW
Washington, DC 20024
directions
Contact
(202) 803-2231
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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 in Southwest.
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!
Other material needs
Martha's Table - Martha's Outfitters
2 reviews
Claimed
13 minutes
average wait time

Info
Martha's Outfitters offer adult clothing & children's clothing via a monthly credit. Call directly at (202) 885-9613. Accepts clothing donations Closed on Friday, October 24 2025
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
2204 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 885-9613
https://marthastable.org/
Food pantry (groceries), Other public benefits
JBAB Top 3 Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.2 mi
Info
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.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (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 1st Saturday
Location
51 Westover Avenue Southwest
Southwest Washington, DC 20032
directions
Contact
(240) 875-0086
https://www.instagram.com/jbabfoodpantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Assumption Food Bank
13 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

2.16 mi
Info
To arrive no later than 11:30am

If the person has children - Proof from the current school with the child's info or DHS Printout

Bring valid D.C. photo identification or proof of residency

Must be Ward 8 residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
220 Highview Place Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20032
directions
Contact
(202) 561-5941
http://assumptiondc.org/outreach/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Salvation Army - Solomon G Brown
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.88 mi
Info
Serves residents of DC Wards 7 and 8
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2300 Martin Luther King Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-9773
https://salvationarmynca.org/nca/gethelp
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Food pantry (groceries)
Horton’s Kids
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.14 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, November 27th (next month)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (in 2 months)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
2500 Pomeroy Road Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 544-5033
https://www.hortonskids.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Martha's Table - UPO-Petey Greene
9 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.16 mi
Info
*Community Pop-up Grocery Distribution
- Requirements
  Pop up food pantry
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2907 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20032
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/operations/
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army: Martin Luther King ( Senior Brown Bag )
4 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

1.88 mi
Info
Other Services Offered:

Energy Assistance-can provide up to $500.00 to Pepco and Washington Gas bills as well. Clients will need to have a disconnection notice or be currently disconnected before we schedule an appointment.

Rental Assistance-can only provide up to two months of rental assistance. Call 202-678-9771 for more details regarding the program or 202-332-5000.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of furniture vouchers can reach out to Ms. Tanya Thomas at 202-984-7346. Ms. Thomas also helps with securing ID's as well.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Seniors Only
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, November 13th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, December 11th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-9771
https://salvationarmynca.org/nca/gethelp
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
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.
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 in Southwest 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 in Southwest that’s open today: JBAB Top 3 Food Pantry, The Salvation Army - Solomon G Brown
Where are you located?
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.