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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.75 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

    Contact

    (202) 615-7862

    https://svdpdc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.62 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

    Contact

    (202) 803-2231

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Waterfront.

  7. 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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    Info

    • You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
    • Recommended to arrive early
    • First 35 peoples will be served
    • Can visit once every 21 days
    • Remember to:
      • bring picture ID to every visit.
      • bring one of the following on 1st visit to prove DC residency:
        • Lease
        • Rent receipt with name and address
        • Utility bill with name and address.
    • Might be closed on a holiday. Please check website to confirm before going.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.98 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (202) 232-0323

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.97 mi


    Info

    Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Contact in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, December 20th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sat, January 17th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Other public benefits

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Closed on mondays

    Can access once a month.

    Bring proof of residence and photo identification.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.79 mi


    Info

    Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 22nd (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

    (202) 331-1495

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    Info

    • Located between New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE
    • If meeting at the stops, park on I St. and walk over to the service site.
    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Mobile soup kitchen truck

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:15 am–5:40 am

      • Mobile pantry
    • This Thursday

      5:15 am–5:40 am

      • Mobile pantry
    • This Friday

      5:15 am–5:40 am

      • Mobile pantry
    • 5:15 am–5:40 am

      every day

  14. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.56 mi


    Info

    19th and H Street NW: 2 blocks down from the previous stop. An MT staff member will be present at this location

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Mobile soup kitchen truck

    Schedule

    • Today

      6:00 pm–6:25 pm

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm–6:25 pm

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–6:25 pm

    • 6:00 pm–6:25 pm

      every day

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Southwest Waterfront 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Waterfront do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Waterfront that’s open today: The Father McKenna Center, Immaculate Conception Church, McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St

  20. Where are you located?

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