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 Hawthorne.

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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle82f18d02ul0d02ocuu14na">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clgwf2fxe000gmi0fvorv63ys">Friendship Place Drop-in center</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne - Lemontree Directory

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
10 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

1.63 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm
  every week on Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  every week on Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
53 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.81 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
- 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
Location
6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20011
directions
Contact
(202) 829-5732
http://emorybeaconoflight.org/index.php/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet
21 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

1.98 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 30th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
828 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 466-8263
Is this your food pantry?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 in Hawthorne.
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)
Sixth Church Food Closet
40 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.97 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
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 25th (next month)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.3 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
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:45 pm–1:45 pm
  Lunch
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
  Dinner
- 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)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
26 minutes
average wait time

2.03 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 (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 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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Financial assistance, Food pantry (groceries)
Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
The Mobile Market provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community. The food is distributed on campus at no cost. All you need to do is check the schedule for the campus convenient to you, bring your bags to carry your groceries, and pick up some food.

No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Mobile Market is a partnership between Montgomery College and the Capital Area Food Bank. If you're interested in volunteering with the Mobile Market, please fill out the volunteer form

Location: Inside of Montgomery College - Takoma Park at Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium (ST)...

Dates: September 18 2024 October 16 2024 November 20 2024 December 18 2024

2025 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 25 July 23 August 13
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Schedule
- Wed, December 18th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, January 15th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, February 19th (in 3 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(251) 744-4411
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/student-health-and-wellness/fuel-for-success-food-campaign.html?fbclid=IwAR0rUziSyYdjXgOy3zalKydPFZNZSdKqNB1w5RoyqLT7PUvTCqGnMyDpHhw
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Tommy's Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

2.29 mi
Info
Every 1st Saturday of the month: 325 Health and Wellness items are distributed.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month: 320 Food boxes are distributed.
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 9:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Other material needs: 9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Other material needs: 7:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
630 Silver Spring Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(202) 262-4537
https://tommyspantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.43 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/ACSGWSLIGO/

Montgomery county Residents Only Diapers are available from 0 to 3 size
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Appointments required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers available (must have child with you)
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6556
https://acsgw.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HZ38cq8L9Q6Y0rjfRM0sHCVfWNEql59nsZvIVuAGwFHRvbp-Wq7ihdPM
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Friendship Place Drop-in center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.44 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Open now!
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–4:00 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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne that’s open today: Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Friendship Place Drop-in center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Hawthorne for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.