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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

Ridge Road Recreation Center

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Ridge Road Recreation Center hosts a free summer feeding site run by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation as part of the DC Youth Meals Program, a federally funded Summer Food Service Program that provides no-cost breakfast and lunch to children and youth when school is out. Children eighteen and younger simply walk in during meal service hours, with no application, ID, registration, or proof of income needed.

  • Requirements

    • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Today

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

  • Today

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

  • Tomorrow

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Map of Ridge Road Recreation Center

Location

800 Ridge Road Southeast

Washington, DC 20019

directions

Contact

(202) 671-6747

https://dpr.dc.gov/ridgeroad

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Ridge Road Recreation Center, at 8:30 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Ridge Road Recreation Center requires: 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 Ridge Road Recreation Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Ridge Road 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 Ridge Road Recreation Center open today?

Ridge Road 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. Ridge Road Recreation Center is located at 800 Ridge Road Southeast!

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.