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Fort Stevens Recreation Center

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Fort Stevens Recreation Center is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation site that hosts the USDA Summer Food Service Program, locally known as the DC Youth Meals Program administered by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. During the summer program, the center serves free nutritious meals and snacks to youth 18 and younger, with no application and no ID required. The site is part of Ward 4 in Northwest Washington and contributes to the District's effort to ensure children continue receiving wholesome meals when school is out of session.

  • Requirements

    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Today

    8:30 am–9:30 am

  • Today

    12:00 pm–2:00 pm

  • Tomorrow

    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 Fort Stevens Recreation Center

Location

1327 Van Buren Street NW

Washington, DC 20012

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Contact

(202) 541-3754(Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)

https://dpr.dc.gov/fortstevens

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Fort Stevens Recreation Center, at 8:30 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Fort Stevens Recreation Center requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out, 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 Fort Stevens Recreation Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Fort Stevens 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 Fort Stevens Recreation Center open today?

Fort Stevens Recreation Center is open today 8:30 AM-9:30 AM!

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. Fort Stevens Recreation Center is located at 1327 Van Buren Street 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.