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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: N Street Village , United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry , Charlie's Place

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Food For All DC
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, February 5th (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
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
National City Christian Church
41 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.63 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 3 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
N Street Village
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

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
- Today
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- Today
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- 8:45 am–9:45 am
  every day
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every day
Location
1333 N Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 939-2076
https://www.nstreetvillage.org/healthy-meals-basic-needs/
Is this your soup kitchen?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.
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)
Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank
1 review
Unclaimed
45 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1608 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20036
directions
Contact
(202) 529-2299
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Food pantry (groceries)
Francis On The Hill
15 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, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 10th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1498 Chapin Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
https://www.followingfrancis.org/francisonthehill
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry
24 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.
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Limited food pantry.
- 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
Location
2303 14th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 626-0700
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.37 mi
Info
Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, February 1st (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, February 8th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
2201 P Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 387-6612
https://www.churchofthepilgrims.org/community
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Miriam's Kitchen
2 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2401 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 452-8926
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Food pantry (groceries)
United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.89 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
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (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
Location
1920 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(202) 331-1495
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Charlie's Place
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
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
- 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
- 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
Location
1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 929-0100
https://www.charliesplacedc.org/
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: N Street Village, United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry, Charlie's Place
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.