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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Friends Of Douglass Community Center

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi

    Info

    • Serves residents of the Colombia district.

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Friends Of Douglass Community Center

    Location

    1922 Frederick Douglass Court Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 285-5354

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Covenant House Greater Washington

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi

    Info

    • Call 2026109600 to set an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Covenant House Greater Washington

    Location

    2001 Mississippi Ave SE

    Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 247-0747

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Frederick Douglass Community Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.19 mi

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, January 9th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, February 13th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    Map of Frederick Douglass Community Center

    Location

    2000 Alabama Ave SE

    Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 317-1490

  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 Douglass.

  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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    Grocery delivery

    Martha's Table-The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    • DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM
    • Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration.
    • We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month.

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Martha's Table-The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)

    Location

    2375 Elvans Road Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 328-6608

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The ARC Theatre Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.35 mi

    Info

    • Those who do not meet their religion criteria are given a once in a lifetime food box as they only have a jewish clientelle base.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Only serves the Jewish community

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of The ARC Theatre Food Pantry

    Location

    1801 Mississippi Ave SE

    Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (443) 900-8205

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    THEARC

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.39 mi

    Info

    • Clothing available for youth between ages 18 - 24

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of THEARC

    Location

    2001 Mississippi Avenue Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 889-5901

    http://www.thearcdc.org/partners-programs/programs/prevention-services-youth-center

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Horton’s Kids

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.78 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 28th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, December 26th (next month)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, January 23rd (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Map of Horton’s Kids

    Location

    2500 Pomeroy Road Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 544-5033

    https://www.hortonskids.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.67 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 am

    • 10:30 am–12:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

    Location

    1600 Morris Rd SE

    Washington, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 678-4999

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Allen Chapel AME

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi

    Info

    http://acamec.org/staff-calendar

    • Requirements

      • A photo ID is required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, November 29th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Allen Chapel AME

    Location

    2439 Ainger Place Southeast

    Garfield Heights, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 610-7250

    http://acamec.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    Bread for the City - Southeast Center

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.24 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

    • Open now!

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Other: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Map of Bread for the City - Southeast Center

    Location

    1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast

    Fairlawn, DC 20020

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 773-2308

    https://breadforthecity.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Douglass 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 Douglass 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 Douglass that’s open today: Covenant House Greater Washington, Martha's Table-The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast), The ARC Theatre Food Pantry, THEARC , Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bread for the City - Southeast Center

  20. Where are you located?

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