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Find Free Food In Capitol HillLemontree 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)

    Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.16 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

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Mon, November 11th (in 2 weeks)

      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)

    Calvary Episcopal Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 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

    • Today

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      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)

    The Father McKenna Center

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    Info

    • You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • This Friday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of The Father McKenna Center

    Location

    900 North Capitol Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 842-1112

  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 Capitol Hill.

  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)

    Purity Baptist Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 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

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

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

    • Thu, November 14th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    HIPS

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.87 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Hot meal is available
    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Hot meal is available
    • This Friday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Hot meal is available
    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of HIPS

    Location

    906 H Street Northeast

    H Street Corridor, DC 20002

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    1.1 mi


    Info

    • Located between New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE
    • If meeting at the stops, park on I St. and walk over to the service site.
    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Mobile soup kitchen truck

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:15 pm–5:40 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:15 pm–5:40 pm

    • This Friday

      5:15 pm–5:40 pm

    • 5:15 pm–5:40 pm

      every day

    Map of McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE

    Location

    116 I Street Northwest

    Martha's Table Mobile Soup Kitchen

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

    Only for Gallaudet University Students

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Student ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    Location

    800 Florida Ave. NE

    Room Ely 100

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    James Creek Resident Council

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 26th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 2 months)

      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)

    St. Vincent de Paul

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

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

      • Zip code restrictions
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, December 28th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 25th (in 3 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/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Holy Temple Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.67 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill 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?

    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 Capitol Hill that’s open today: Calvary Episcopal Church, HIPS, McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE, Gallaudet University Food Pantry, The Holy Temple Church

  20. Where are you located?

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