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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gaithersburg Help

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.08 mi


    Info

    Can visit 9 times within 6 months

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Baby formula may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

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

    Map of Gaithersburg Help

    Location

    301 Muddy Branch Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    Info

    If you need food: You will speak with one of our referral representatives, who will ask you some simple questions:

    1. whether you are a Montgomery County resident
    2. which day and location is most convenient for you to pick up your food: https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/ *Truck will set up in the parking lot by the cafeteria
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

    Location

    2 Teachers Way

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Montgomery County Muslim Foundation

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.24 mi


    Info

    Residents of Montgomery County who are in need of food are advised to contact MCMF at mcmfmd@gmail.com and (301) 825-3657.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, December 8th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, January 12th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, February 9th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Map of Montgomery County Muslim Foundation

    Location

    11 Park Avenue

    Suite G

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
  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 Gaithersburg.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Gaitherburg Community Soup Kitchen “Lord’s Table”

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    The Lord's Table (Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen) is currently serving bag lunches (sandwiches and snacks) every weekday for the summer. For May and September we will be handing out bagged lunches from 1:30 to 2:30 at Epworth United Methodist Church. For June, July, and August we are handing out the bag lunches at Grace United Methodist Church from 1:30 to 2:30. Both churches are on 355 in Gaithersburg. We will resume hot meal service (full meal with soup, entree and dessert) on October 7th.every weekday from 3:30 to 4:30 at Epworth United Methodist Church. Hot meal service will continue at Epworth until the end of April 2025 when we will switch again to bagged lunches for the summer.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

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

    Map of Gaitherburg Community Soup Kitchen “Lord’s Table”

    Location

    119 North Frederick Avenue

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    So What Else @ Pathways Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.76 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of So What Else @ Pathways Church

    Location

    200 West Diamond Avenue

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 705-4345

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Upcounty Hub @ South Lake Elementary School

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, January 8th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ South Lake Elementary School

    Location

    18201 Contour Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

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    Community fridge

    Gaithersburg High School

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Fridge is located in the building Fridge filled with 100 meals every morning

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Student Meal Site
    Map of Gaithersburg High School

    Location

    101 Education Boulevard

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Seneca Creek Community Church (Gaithersburg CARES)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    Info

    • Community members who are interested in receiving food should call 301-793-3321 and leave a voicemail including name, phone number, address, and number of people in the household. A church staff will call back to schedule an appointment.
    • Visitors will check in at the reception area and will have the opportunity to make their next appointment.
    • Proxies picking up for someone else should have a photo of the id of the individual whom they are picking up for and know his/her phone number.
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      7:00 pm–6:02 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Open now!

      7:00 pm–6:07 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Next Monday

      7:00 pm–6:05 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • All Day

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    • All Day

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Seneca Creek Community Church (Gaithersburg CARES)

    Location

    13 Firstfield Road

    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 793-3321

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Upcounty Hub @ Apple Ridge Recreation Area:

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    3.26 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, December 20th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    Map of The Upcounty Hub @ Apple Ridge Recreation Area:

    Location

    10101 Apple Ridge Road

    Montgomery Village, MD 20886

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 912-1077

    www.upcountyhub.org

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Gaithersburg 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Gaithersburg do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Gaithersburg that’s open today: Gaithersburg Help, Gaitherburg Community Soup Kitchen “Lord’s Table”, The Upcounty Hub @ South Lake Elementary School, Seneca Creek Community Church (Gaithersburg CARES)

  19. Where are you located?

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