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Food pantry (groceries)

Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove

9 reviews

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20 minutes

average wait time


Info

Manna Food operates at USG Lot 2, located near the front of the BSE building. They will set up in the parking lot for distribution.

Registration & Appointments: Registration is required to receive food assistance. Please call Manna's main office at (301) 424-1130 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to sign up.

  • Important: Your call must be received by 12:00 PM the day before you wish to pick up food to ensure your order is ready.
  • During your call, a referral representative will ask a few simple questions:
    • Are you a Montgomery County resident?
    • Does your household income fall below the level necessary for self-sufficiency?
    • Which day and Manna distribution location is most convenient for you to pick up your food? (Manna operates multiple food distribution sites.)

Parking Information: Participants may park in either Lot 5 or Lot 2. Please consult the USG Parking Map for detailed directions.

Food Pickup Requirements: When picking up food, you must present a photo ID showing your current Montgomery County address, or provide another document that proves your current residency in the county.

Rescheduling Pickups: If you are unable to pick up your food on your scheduled day, you must call Manna to reschedule your pickup.

  • Requirements

    • You can visit once a month
    • Call in advance for services
    • Registration required
    • Community services
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Wed, April 8th (next week)

    3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Wed, May 13th (in 2 months)

    3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Wed, June 10th (in 3 months)

    3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    every month on the 2nd Wednesday

Map of Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove

Location

9631 Gudelsky Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

directions

Contact

(301) 424-1130

https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove, April 8th at 3:00 PM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove requires: Call in advance for services, Registration required, Community services.

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 Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove 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, Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove open today?

Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove 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. Manna Food @ The Universities at Shady Grove is located at 9631 Gudelsky Drive!

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.