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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    Info

    • Screening with a social worker or case manager must be completed.

    • Eligible people are:

      • Seniors with difficulty in moving
      • Single mothers with infants or babies
      • People with mental health issues that prevent them from going out
      • People with medical conditions that prevent them from going out
      • People with disability
    • Delivery can be done on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings but a request can be made anytime by calling 202-489-8676. Leave a voice message with your details.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      8:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 30th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 8:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, November 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (202) 232-0323

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 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. They have their farmers market open on alternating fridays and will be open on the 16th of May and alternate from there on

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  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 Dupont Circle.

  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)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    • A bag of groceries is given.
    • Numbers are given out at 1:30 pm so be sure to be there at or before that time.
    • Meridian Hill Park is located in NW Washington between 16th and 15th Streets and Euclid St. on the north and W St. on the south. We distribute at the Chapin St. entrance which is halfway up the park on 15th St..
    • They have 2 lines where one line is for the 260 premade bags they have on their truck and to get a ticket you have to arrive early while the second line is for anyone who didn't receive a ticket and got in line to get any extra food they may have
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, November 4th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, November 11th (in 4 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.9 mi


    Info

    Please call +1 (202) 626-0700 extension 0 (Front Desk) to make an appointment. No longer accepts walk-in.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
      • Wear Facemask
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • Other material needs: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 626-0700

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.65 mi


    Info

    • Serves women experiencing homelessness.
    • Show up and complete a health screening: questions about possible COVID symptoms.
    • Clients also can sign up to use the laundry and shower facilities
    • Requirements

      • For women and children only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:45 am–9:45 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:45 am–9:45 am

    • 8:45 am–9:45 am

      every day

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every day

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    Other public benefits

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Closed on mondays

    Can access once a month.

    Bring proof of residence and photo identification.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.9 mi


    Info

    Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 8th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 22nd (next month)

      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 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (202) 331-1495

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 5th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 20th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 3rd (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Contact

    (202) 232-1120

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Dupont Circle 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 Dupont Circle 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Dupont Circle to see if any are 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 in Dupont Circle.

  20. Where are you located?

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