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Food pantry (groceries)

NW Community Food

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10 minutes

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Info

  • We are a food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, household cleaning items, personal hygiene items, and canned/boxed foods. Based on donations from local businesses, we also try to distribute milk and cheese, baked goods, meats, and ready-made meals.

**We give out food and cleaning items every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, rain or shine. If pantry guests arrive at 2 pm, the line is shorter and there still is plenty of food. We are open on holidays.

  • For people who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to disability, we deliver groceries to homes during weekends. This depends on how many volunteer drivers we have.

  • We are located behind the building at 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. We are a block north of the Van Ness Metro station on the Red line on the west side.

**People can text or call NW Community Food at (202) 743-5770. Our website is: https://nwcommunityfood.net.

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Client choice pantry
    • Delivery may be available

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    1:00 pm–3:00 pm

  • Sun, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

    1:00 pm–3:00 pm

  • Sun, April 26th (in 3 weeks)

    1:00 pm–3:00 pm

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    every week on Sunday

Map of NW Community Food

Location

4340 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

Back of building

Northwest Washington, DC 20008

directions

Contact

(202) 555-5555

https://nwcommunityfood.net/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting NW Community Food, at 1:00 PM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and any notes–NW Community Food 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 NW Community Food during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like NW Community Food 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, NW Community Food may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is NW Community Food open today?

NW Community Food 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. NW Community Food is located at 4340 Connecticut Avenue Northwest!

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.