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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Oxon Hill UMC

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Line starts at 10am in the morning

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Oxon Hill UMC

    Location

    6400 Livingston Road

    Oxon Hill, MD 20745

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Thomas More Catholic Church

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 27th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, January 10th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    Map of St. Thomas More Catholic Church

    Location

    4275 4th Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20032

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 562-0431

    https://stthomasmoredc.org/

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    Other public benefits

    Greater Baden Medical Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    WIC: Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breast feeding support and health care referrals to pregnant and postpartum women, nursing mothers, and infants and children up to age five.LOCATIONS:BRANDYWINE7450 Albert Road, 1st FloorBrandywine, MD 20613Phone: 301-836-9654Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Fridays 8AM - 4PM.CAPITOL HEIGHTS1472 Addison Road SouthCapitol Heights, MD 20743Phone: 301-324-1873Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PMOXON HILL:6196 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 540Oxon Hill Road, MD 20646Phone: 301-686-1171Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30AM - 5PM, Tuesdays 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Wednesdays 10AM - 6PM, Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30PM

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Greater Baden Medical Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

    Location

    6196 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 445

    Oxon Hill, MD 20745

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 836-9654

  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 Forest Heights.

  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)

    Martha's Table - Washington Highlands

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    Info

    Community Pop-up Grocery Distribution

    • Requirements

      • Pop up food pantry
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Martha's Table - Washington Highlands

    Location

    4335 4th Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20032

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Paul UMC

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. Paul UMC

    Location

    6634 St. Barnabas Road

    Oxon Hill, MD 20745

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 567-4433

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Covenant Baptist Food Bank

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    • One can access once a week
    • If you are seeking food for children, you must bring a lease showing that kids live in your household OR social security numbers of all household members.
    • Must be a D.C. resident
    • side entrance on Xenia Street.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Covenant Baptist Food Bank

    Location

    3845 South Capitol Street Southwest

    Southwest Washington, DC 20032

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Overlook at Oxon Run

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    52 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    • Only serves Overlook residents
    • Registration required
    • Must be income-eligible
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Groceries
    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, December 16th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Seniors Only
      • Senior boxes once a month
    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    Map of Overlook at Oxon Run

    Location

    3700 9th st SE

    Washington, DC 20032

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 895-8891

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Assumption Food Bank

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.93 mi


    Info

    • To arrive no later than 11:30am
    • If the person has children - Proof from the current school with the child's info or DHS Printout
    • Bring valid D.C. photo identification or proof of residency
    • Must be Ward 8 residents
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Assumption Food Bank

    Location

    220 Highview Place Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20032

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Brighter Day Ministries Food Pantry

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    1.97 mi


    Info

    Open to DC Residents. Please bring your DC identification card upon going.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Brighter Day Ministries Food Pantry

    Location

    3209 5th Street Southeast

    Southeast Washington, DC 20032

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 806-4305

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Journey United Methodist Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.91 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of Journey United Methodist Church

    Location

    1901 Iverson Street

    Temple Hills, MD 20748

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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