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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 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

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next 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

    Map of Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry

    Location

    1525 7th Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    21 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank

    Location

    605 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 635-9053

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Kwanzaa Kitchen - St. George's Episcopal Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    • Serves Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park area of NW Washington residents
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Kwanzaa Kitchen - St. George's Episcopal Church

    Location

    160 U Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 985-9267

    www.stgeorgesdc.org

  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 Eckington.

  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), Other material needs

    So Others Might Eat (SOME)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    DINING ROOM IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MEAL SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO 75 HANOVER PL. NW. Washington DC

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of So Others Might Eat (SOME)

    Location

    75 Hanover Place Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Father McKenna Center

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    • You must meet the current TEFAP income requirements.
    • first 35 peoples will be served
    • 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

    • Next Monday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of The Father McKenna Center

    Location

    900 North Capitol Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 842-1112

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 mi


    Info

    Only for Gallaudet University Students

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Student ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Gallaudet University Food Pantry

    Location

    800 Florida Ave. NE

    Room Ely 100

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Episcopal Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Call Ms. Yvonne Lee at (202) 615-6971 to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Contact in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Calvary Episcopal Church

    Location

    820 6th Street Northeast

    Washington, DC 20002

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 615-6971

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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

    0.99 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 pm–5:40 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:15 pm–5:40 pm

    • This Saturday

      5:15 pm–5:40 pm

    • 5:15 pm–5:40 pm

      every day

    Map of McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE

    Location

    116 I Street Northwest

    Martha's Table Mobile Soup Kitchen

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    United Planning Organization - Shaw Community Service Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.84 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of United Planning Organization - Shaw Community Service Center

    Location

    1726 7th Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 238-4600

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Samaritan Baptist Church

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    Info

    To get delivery you have to be a senior member of the church

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 25th (next month)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of New Samaritan Baptist Church

    Location

    1100 Florida Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20002

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Eckington 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 Eckington 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 Eckington that’s open today: Calvary Episcopal Church, McKenna’s Wagon: New Jersey Ave. and I St. NE, United Planning Organization - Shaw Community Service 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 Eckington for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.