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Find Free Food In Barracks RowLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Holy Temple Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of The Holy Temple Church

    Location

    439 12th Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20003

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 547-8364

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    Info

    • The food pantry is closed on the first two Mondays of April 2023.
    • It is closed on all Federal holidays plus Easter Monday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 26th-31st.
    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Mon, November 18th (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

    Map of Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry

    Location

    212 East Capitol Street Northeast

    Capitol Hill, DC 20003

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 543-4200

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent de Paul

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    • Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 AM.
    • Requirements

      • Zip code restrictions
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 23rd (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, December 28th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 25th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of St. Vincent de Paul

    Location

    14 M Street Southeast

    Navy Yard, DC 20003

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 615-7862

    https://svdpdc.org/

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Barracks Row.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mount Moriah Baptist Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Note: Contact Church before Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas for day and time.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 26th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, January 23rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Map of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

    Location

    1636 East Capital St NE

    Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    James Creek Resident Council

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.06 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of James Creek Resident Council

    Location

    100 N St SW

    Washington, DC 20024

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 803-2231

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    Bread for the City - Southeast Center

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.34 mi


    Info

    Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Other: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Map of Bread for the City - Southeast Center

    Location

    1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast

    Fairlawn, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 773-2308

    https://breadforthecity.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army: Martin Luther King ( Senior Brown Bag )

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    Other Services Offered:

    • Energy Assistance-can provide up to $500.00 to Pepco and Washington Gas bills as well. Clients will need to have a disconnection notice or be currently disconnected before we schedule an appointment.
    • Rental Assistance-can only provide up to two months of rental assistance. Call 202-678-9771 for more details regarding the program or 202-332-5000.
    • Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of furniture vouchers can reach out to Ms. Tanya Thomas at 202-984-7346. Ms. Thomas also helps with securing ID's as well.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of  Salvation Army: Martin Luther King ( Senior Brown Bag )

    Location

    2300 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Episcopal Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Contact in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Calvary Episcopal Church

    Location

    820 6th Street Northeast

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 615-6971

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Purity Baptist Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Must be a resident of Washington DC
      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, November 21st (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Purity Baptist Church

    Location

    1325 Maryland Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ United Methodist Church

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 23rd (next week)

      2:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, December 14th (next month)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, December 28th (next month)

      2:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Christ United Methodist Church

    Location

    900 4th Street SW Washington, DC 20024

    Washington, DC 20024

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Barracks Row accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens 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.

  17. 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 in Barracks Row do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Barracks Row to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Barracks Row.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Barracks Row for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.