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 in Friendship Heights.

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 in Friendship 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.

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 in Friendship Heights 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 in Friendship Heights that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clgwf2fxe000gmi0fvorv63ys">Friendship Place Drop-in center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clgc8rpe8000ami0fbqu26zes">Bethesda Cares</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clghxs4j7000oml0fm01mrndq">Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cliatulcu09oapn0h3274evql">Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Friendship Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Friendship Heights - Lemontree Directory

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Friendship Place Drop-in center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.63 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Today
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location
4713 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20016
directions
Contact
(202) 364-1419
https://friendshipplace.org/drop-in-and-clinic/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
26 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Info
Food pantry entrance is the Portico Entrance located off of the parking lot on Ellicott Street and 36th Street.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 21st (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
4900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
(202) 966-5489
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Food pantry (groceries)
NW Community Food (formerly Feed the Family)
18 reviews
Claimed
37 minutes
average wait time

1.61 mi
Info
We are a food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, household cleaning items, personal hygiene items, and canned/boxed foods. Based on donations from local businesses, we also distribute milk and cheese, baked goods, and ready-made meals.

**We give out food and cleaning items every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, rain or shine. If pantry guests arrive at 2 pm, the line is shorter and there still is plenty of food. We are open on holidays.

For people who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to disability, we deliver groceries to homes during weekends. This depends on how many volunteer drivers we have.

We are located behind the building at 4225 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, in an alley off Veazey St. NW. We are next to the Van Ness Metro Stop on the Red line on the east side.

**People can text NW Community Food at (202) 743-5770. Our website is: https://nwcommunityfood.net.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, December 8th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, December 15th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
4225 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
(202) 555-5555
https://nwcommunityfood.net/
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 in Friendship Heights.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.01 mi
Info
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:45-1:45 p.m: The Church in Bethesda 5033 Wilson Lane Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Every Saturday, lunch is served from 11:00 to 12:00: Bethesda Presbyterian 7601 Clarendon Road Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Every Sunday, dinner is served from 5:00 to 5:50: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 7500 Pearl Street Bethesda, Maryland 20814
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
7728 Woodmont Avenue
Woodmont Triangle, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 907-9244
https://bethesdacares.org/what-we-do/meal-program/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
Info
Text (DO NOT CALL) ‪info to 301-664-4630‬ OR email info@nourishingbethesda.org to make an appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, December 5th (next week)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:30 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
https://www.nourishingbethesda.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.09 mi
Info
Days and hours: 1pm-2pm, Mon-Fri, 1st to the 15th of the month.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 986-1137
https://bethesdacares.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.09 mi
Info
If you or your loved ones are in need of meals, come to the back entrance of the church.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 907-9244
https://www.churchinbethesda.org/lunch-program
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sixth Church Food Closet
40 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

2.65 mi
Info
The door for Food Closet is on Kennedy Street
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 25th (in 4 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
5413 16th Street Northwest
Sixteenth Street Heights, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 723-5377
sixthpresbyterian.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
19th Street Baptist Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

2.74 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  No requirements
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, December 26th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
4606 16th Street Northwest
Crestwood, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-2773
https://19thstreetbc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
53 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

3.07 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
  Line starts at 10am in the morning
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Friendship 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.
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 in Friendship Heights 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 in Friendship Heights that’s open today: Friendship Place Drop-in center, Bethesda Cares, Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church, Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Friendship Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.