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Find Free Food In Central NortheastLemontree 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)

    Good Success Christian Church

    10 reviews

    Claimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    We have drivers that deliver food near our location but the drivers require a donation to make the trip.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Good Success Christian Church

    Location

    4401 Sheriff Rd NE

    Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 388-0896

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Baptist Church of Deanwood

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.49 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 16th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of First Baptist Church of Deanwood

    Location

    4408 Sheriff Road Northeast

    Deanwood, DC 20019

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Luke Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    Info

    • Sign up is required for christian holidays before such as Easter and christmas at the beginning of the month on which the holiday falls such as the beginning of April for Easter
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • Thu, November 28th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Thu, December 26th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the last Thursday

    Map of St. Luke Church

    Location

    4925 East Capitol St NE

    Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 340-8769

  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 Central Northeast.

  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)

    Atonement Food Pantry

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    Info

    In december he pantry will be on 3rd saturday

    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 6th (next week)

      4:00 pm

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, November 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Atonement Food Pantry

    Location

    5073 East Capitol Street Southeast

    Capitol View, DC 20019

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Peace Lutheran Church – Ward 7 Food Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    One can access once a month.Provided an emergency two day supply of food only.

    First time must bring photo identification, proof of residency, proof of household size, and proof of income.

    Families in far NE DC (Ward 7); referral required. Referring agency must call and must make an appointment for the client the day before food pickup.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Tue, December 17th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Tue, January 21st (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Peace Lutheran Church – Ward 7 Food Center

    Location

    4929 Ames Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 398-5504

    www.peacedc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Urban Outreach

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, November 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Urban Outreach

    Location

    5343 C Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 575-4867

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    RCCG New Wine Assembly

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 14th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of RCCG New Wine Assembly

    Location

    1625 Olive Street Northeast

    Deanwood, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 398-2211

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Capital Area Food Bank Grocery plus

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    Serves Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Grocery Plus applications must be processed in person at a Grocery Plus distribution site or East Capitol Walk-In Center. To identify the pickup site closest to you, please call the Grocery Plus main line at 202-921-7471. When registering, participants are required to bring in supporting documents to prove identity, age, and residency. One or two documents can be used as proof of meeting all requirements

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Seniors Only
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required
    • 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Capital Area Food Bank Grocery plus

    Location

    5601 East Capitol Street Southeast

    Capitol View, DC 20019

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Greater Deliverance Christian Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.87 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, December 10th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, January 14th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    Map of Greater Deliverance Christian Center

    Location

    441 Chaplin Street Southeast

    Benning Ridge, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 575-5979

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Love is Action Food Pantry

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 13th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Love is Action Food Pantry

    Location

    500 56th Street Northeast

    Northeast Boundary, DC 20019

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 463-8035

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast 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 Central Northeast that’s open today: Capital Area Food Bank Grocery plus

  20. Where are you located?

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