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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Miriam's Kitchen , McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St , Charlie's Place

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Miriam's Kitchen
2 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

1.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2401 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 452-8926
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Food pantry (groceries)
United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.06 mi
Info
Bring photo ID showing current DC address and proof of need (food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, SSDI, unemployment etc.) OR proof of income (showing that income is below federal poverty level for family size).
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 24th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1920 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(202) 331-1495
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Food pantry (groceries)
National City Christian Church
38 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

2.77 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Thomas Circle Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 232-0323
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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.
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!
Unfortunately, we're not confident about the information below.
Lemontree does not cover this location
Grocery delivery
Clarendon United Methodist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
606 North Irving Street
Ashton Heights, VA 22201
directions
Contact
(703) 527-8574
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.34 mi
Info
19th and H Street NW: 2 blocks down from the previous stop. An MT staff member will be present at this location
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Today
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- This Wednesday
  6:00 pm–6:25 pm
- 6:00 pm–6:25 pm
  every day
Location
17th Street Northwest
I St NW
Northwest Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/health-wellness-programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Francis On The Hill
14 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

3.03 mi
Info
A bag of groceries is given.

Numbers are given out at 1:30 pm so be sure to be there at or before that time.

Meridian Hill Park is located in NW Washington between 16th and 15th Streets and Euclid St. on the north and W St. on the south. We distribute at the Chapin St. entrance which is halfway up the park on 15th St..

They have 2 lines where one line is for the 260 premade bags they have on their truck and to get a ticket you have to arrive early while the second line is for anyone who didn't receive a ticket and got in line to get any extra food they may have
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1498 Chapin Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 680-0517
https://www.followingfrancis.org/francisonthehill
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Charlie's Place
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.28 mi
Info
Clothing donation drop offs are accepted Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
  Clothing may be available
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1820 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 929-0100
https://www.charliesplacedc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Woodley House Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.53 mi
Info
Hours of operation: Open Every Tuesday Afternoon 1:30-2:30 PM.

Required: Proof of DC residency is needed. Please bring a current photo ID such as a driver's license, passport or other identification card, along with proof of residency such as utility bill, etc.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  ID required for all members of the household
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
2711 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20008
directions
Contact
(202) 830-3508
http://woodleyhouse.org/other-services/food-pantry/
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Unfortunately, we're not confident about the information below.
Lemontree does not cover this location
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Arlington Corps
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.29 mi
Info
Served Virginia Residence Only
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
518 S. Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
directions
Contact
(703) 979-3380
https://web.facebook.com/SalvationArmyArlingtonCorps/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food For All DC
6 reviews
Claimed
8 minutes
average wait time

2.72 mi
Info
Screening with a social worker or case manager must be completed.

Eligible people are:

Seniors with difficulty in moving

Single mothers with infants or babies

People with mental health issues that prevent them from going out

People with medical conditions that prevent them from going out

People with disability

Delivery can be done on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings but a request can be made anytime by calling 202-489-8676. Leave a voice message with your details.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  8:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Miriam's Kitchen, McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St, Charlie's Place
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.