Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.33 mi
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Fresh produce
Schedule
This Friday
11:00 am
Fri, August 7th (in 2 months)
11:00 am
Fri, September 4th (in 3 months)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every month on the 1st Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.33 mi
This Friday
11:00 am
Fri, August 7th (in 2 months)
11:00 am
Fri, September 4th (in 3 months)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every month on the 1st Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
0.82 mi
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
Wed, July 8th (next week)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Wed, August 12th (in 2 months)
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
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.14 mi
Church-based food pantry of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star’s DC branch providing non-perishable groceries and, at times, fresh items to community members; contact BCS for current distribution details.
Fri, July 10th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, August 14th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, September 11th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Friday
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.
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 Brightwood.
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)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.03 mi
Clients are advised to arrive early for services.
Next Monday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mon, July 13th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mon, July 20th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
1 minute
average wait time
1.52 mi
Open now!
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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
1.73 mi
Open now!
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
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
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.12 mi
On-site registration required
Sat, July 11th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, July 25th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 8th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
8 minutes
average wait time
1.29 mi
Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, August 21st (in 2 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, September 18th (in 3 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
26 minutes
average wait time
0.17 mi
Community‑run food pantry at Emory Fellowship’s Beacon Center in Brightwood that provides free groceries — including fresh produce, culturally appropriate items, and client‑choice options — to low‑income and homeless families. Distributions occur Tuesday midday and also on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings. Supported by the Capital Area Food Bank and local donors; led by volunteers.
Sat, July 11th (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, July 25th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, August 8th (in 2 months)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
1.41 mi
Church‑run pantry providing free bags and boxes of groceries (including canned goods, packaged items, and frozen meats) supported in part by the Capital Area Food Bank, with a Clothes Closet offering free clothing; distribution occurs in the church fellowship hall and is open to all.
Thu, July 9th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, July 23rd (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, August 13th (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
Every location is different! Some places in Brightwood 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.
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.
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 Brightwood 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.
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 in Brightwood that’s open today: Community Family Life Services, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brightwood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Brightwood 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.