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Barry Farm Recreation Center

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Provides free meals and snacks to children and teens ages 18 and younger through the DC Youth Meals Program, a federally funded Summer Food Service Program. The site operates out of the Barry Farm Recreation Center, a DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility in southeast Washington that welcomes neighborhood youth. No application, identification, or proof of income is needed to receive a meal. The recreation center also offers a gymnasium, indoor pool, fitness room, computer lab, teen room, and outdoor fields and courts.

  • Requirements

    • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Next Monday

    8:30 am–9:30 am

  • Next Monday

    12:00 pm–2:00 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    8:30 am–9:30 am

  • 8:30 am–9:30 am

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Map of Barry Farm Recreation Center

Location

1230 Sumner Road Southeast

Washington, DC 20020

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Contact

(202) 442-5420(Mon–Fri 6am–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm)

https://dpr.dc.gov/page/barry-farm-recreation-center-00

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Barry Farm Recreation Center, August 10th at 8:30 AM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Barry Farm Recreation Center requires: All children under 18 are eligible, Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Barry Farm Recreation Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Barry Farm Recreation Center 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.

Is Barry Farm Recreation Center open today?

Barry Farm Recreation Center is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. Barry Farm Recreation Center is located at 1230 Sumner Road Southeast!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.