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Food pantry (groceries)

Turner Memorial AME Church

103 reviews

Claimed

10 minutes

average wait time


Info

Church-run, biweekly community food distribution operated through Turner Memorial AME Church and its Henry McNeal Turner Community Development Corporation, providing free groceries to the community. Events often include additional community services such as voter education and health information. The church has also received Capital Area Food Bank support (2024 Capacity Grant), indicating active partnership in regional hunger-relief work.

  • Requirements

    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • This Friday

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Fri, April 17th (in 3 weeks)

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Fri, May 1st (in 2 months)

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    every 2 weeks on Friday

Map of Turner Memorial AME Church

Location

7201 16th Place

Hyattsville, MD 20783

directions

Contact

(301) 408-0750

https://www.turner-ame.org/religious-organizations-food-distribution

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Turner Memorial AME Church, April 3rd at 11:00 AM in 6 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Turner Memorial AME Church requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

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 Turner Memorial AME Church during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

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

Is Turner Memorial AME Church open today?

Turner Memorial AME Church 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. Turner Memorial AME Church is located at 7201 16th Place!

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.