CARECEN

You can receive food by visiting CARECEN, September 25th at 8:00 AM in 4 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–CARECEN requires: Must bring own bags/cart, First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

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.

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!

No appointment needed! Just show up to CARECEN during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

Food pantries like CARECEN offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Unfortunately, CARECEN may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. CARECEN is located at 1460 Columbia Road NW!

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.

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.

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.