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.

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.

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?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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.

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

Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: Community Family Life Services , Francis On The Hill , Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building , Brookland Senior Day Care Center, Inc.

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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Sixth Church Food Closet
61 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
Info
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
5413 16th Street Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 723-5377
sixthpresbyterian.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
73 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Tommy's Pantry
6 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.91 mi
Info
6:30 AM to Until Food Runs Out; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: email tommyspantry@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance if planning to arrive on foot)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (next week)
  6:30 am
- Sat, February 21st (in 3 weeks)
  6:30 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  6:30 am
- 6:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 6:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
630 Silver Spring Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(202) 262-4537
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Family Life Services
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.52 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
4860 Fort Totten Drive Northeast
Northeast Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 347-0511
https://www.cflsdc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of the Living God
78 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.76 mi
Info
If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1417 Chillum Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(301) 559-8893
https://www.clgfgm.org/contact
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Food pantry (groceries)
Francis On The Hill
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.64 mi
Info
Open Status: Open Another Day (Call to Confirm) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

Hours of Operation: Tue: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Every week (Note: Distribution is at Meridian Hill Park at 1:30. It is a good idea to arrive early to get a number.)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 10th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1614 Manchester Lane Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
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Food pantry (groceries)
19th Street Baptist Church
40 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.41 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Thu, February 12th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, March 12th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
4606 16th Street Northwest
Crestwood, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-2773
https://19thstreetbc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Small Things Matter, Inc
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.41 mi
Info
Open Status: Open Later Today (Check Days) Note: No TEFAP Available Please call this location to confirm the days/times they are open.

Tue: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM; 1st of the Month (Note: during the school year only for Takoma Park zipcode 20912 and Silver Spring); By Appointment Only; Residents Only

Fri: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Every week (Note: takes place at TPSS Coop and TP SDA Church for Takoma Park and Silver Spring residents only) 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: Serving Takoma Park 20912 and Silver Spring zipcodes only) 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; 1st and 3rd of the Month (Note: takes place at TP SDA Church for Takoma Park zipcode 20912 and Silver Spring)

Sun: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Every week (Note: distribution at specific apartments only); Residents Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  8:30 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 7:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 7:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- 8:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
201 Ethan Allen Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(202) 669-8550
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
12 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.73 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookland Senior Day Care Center, Inc.
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.86 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (next week)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 10th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
6210 Chillum Place Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(302) 242-6681
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: Community Family Life Services, Francis On The Hill, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Brookland Senior Day Care Center, Inc.
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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.