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Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry

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30 minutes

average wait time


Info

Community‑run food pantry at Emory Fellowship’s Beacon Center in Brightwood that provides free groceries — including fresh produce, culturally appropriate items, and client‑choice options — to low‑income and homeless families. Distributions occur Tuesday midday and also on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings. Supported by the Capital Area Food Bank and local donors; led by volunteers.

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Client choice pantry
    • Fresh produce
    • Clothing may be available

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    9:00 am

  • Sat, April 25th (in 2 weeks)

    9:00 am

  • Sat, May 9th (in 4 weeks)

    9:00 am

  • 9:00 am

    every month on the 2nd Saturday

  • 9:00 am

    every month on the 4th Saturday

Map of Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry

Location

6001 Georgia Ave NW

Washington, DC 20011

directions

Contact

(202) 829-5732

https://www.emorybol.org/food-pantry

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry, at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and any notes–Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry doesn’t have any requirements, so just arrive during operating hours!

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 Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry 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.

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

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry open today?

Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry 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. Emory Beacon of Light – Beacon Basket Food Pantry is located at 6001 Georgia Ave NW!

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.