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 in Chinatown.

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 in Chinatown 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 in Chinatown 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 in Chinatown that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cliknta1f0m3sqm0htsjy87d7">McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clef5gcnd0002l00fsn3f2epj">Asbury United Methodist Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clec0ppvy0014l80f016zn03i">Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cly8uhutu01tr9lesezyiarpu">New York Avenue Presbyterian Church</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chinatown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Chinatown - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In ChinatownLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry
22 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.69 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
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1525 7th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 265-2400
https://breadforthecity.org/food/
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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

0.45 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 am–5:40 am
  Mobile pantry
- Tomorrow
  5:15 am–5:40 am
  Mobile pantry
- This Tuesday
  5:15 am–5:40 am
  Mobile pantry
- 5:15 am–5:40 am
  every day
Location
116 I Street Northwest
Martha's Table Mobile Soup Kitchen
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/health-wellness-programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Father McKenna Center
25 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

0.64 mi
Info
You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.

first 35 peoples will be served

Will be closed on the 24th through to the 26th
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- This Thursday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
900 North Capitol Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20002
directions
Contact
(202) 842-1112
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 in Chinatown.
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)
Asbury United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
Info
Can access once a month.

Bring referral, proof of residency, proof of place to prepare food, and document proving low income (proof of SSI, SSDI, TANF, etc.).

Must be DC resident and have proof of food preparation facility.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  No requirements
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
- Sun, December 29th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  No requirements
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, January 4th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Registration required
- 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every 3 weeks on Saturday
Location
926 11th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 628-0009
www.asburyumcdc.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.11 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tue, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 11th (in 2 months)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Location
816 8th STREET NW
Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(301) 357-4905
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.51 mi
Info
Serves breakfast every Sunday morning
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, December 29th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, January 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
1317 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 347-2635
http://epiphanydc.org/ministry/welcome-table/
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Food pantry (groceries)
National City Christian Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Thomas Circle Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 232-0323
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Family Life Services
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.41 mi
Info
Tuesday, 10am-12pm (to the first 25 clients). Other days/times with referral notice. First come first served. Bring photo identification and complete a short form. diapers program is only for DC residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Two photo IDs required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
305 E Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 864-6296
https://www.cflsdc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  8:15 am
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am
  Located in the basement
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am
  Located in the basement
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:15 am
  every week on Sunday
- 11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1313 New York Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 393-3700
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Food pantry (groceries)
Immaculate Conception Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.51 mi
Info
Closed on mondays

Can access once a month.

Bring proof of residence and photo identification.

Must live in the Shaw neighborhood (within twenty blocks of the church)
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1315 8th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 332-8888
www.immaculateconceptionchurchdc.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chinatown 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 in Chinatown 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 in Chinatown that’s open today: McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE, Asbury United Methodist Church, Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chinatown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.