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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:55 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:55 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

    Map of Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building

    Location

    8106 Georgia Avenue

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 585-6463

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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

    Map of First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet

    Location

    828 Wayne Ave

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 466-8263

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    Tommy's Pantry

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 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

    Map of Tommy's Pantry

    Location

    630 Silver Spring Ave.

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 262-4537

    https://tommyspantry.org/

  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 Rock Creek Gardens.

  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)

    Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 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

    Map of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

    Location

    501 Sligo Avenue

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    directions
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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

    Map of Montgomery College - Takoma Park Mobile Food Market

    Location

    7600 Takoma Avenue

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Emory Beacon of Light

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.94 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

    Map of Emory Beacon of Light

    Location

    6100 Georgia Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20011

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sixth Church Food Closet

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.33 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

    • 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

    Map of Sixth Church Food Closet

    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

    2.74 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): 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

    Map of Bethesda Cares

    Location

    7728 Woodmont Avenue

    Woodmont Triangle, MD 20814

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hughes Baptist Church

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    2.89 mi


    Info

    diaper distributions Monthly by Appointment only Please request an appointment by calling the hub office on Monday, Wednesday - Friday at: (301) 949-8383 We are close on January 2-5 for inventory. No food distribution on Tuesday 2.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 17th (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 5th Tuesday

    Map of Hughes Baptist  Church

    Location

    10700 Georgia Avenue

    Wheaton, MD 20902

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community CHEER

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.94 mi


    Info

    • Participants need to register providing general information (name, address, phone number, #people in the family (#adults, #kids) and country of origin).
    • Open for registration to people who live in the following zip codes:
      • 20903
      • 20901
      • 20912
    • Once registered, volunteers assigned their # in the list and communicate to them by text message.
    • People are required to park nearby if they’re in cars because we distribute the food to walkers only (safety reasons).
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tue, December 17th (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tue, January 7th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Community CHEER

    Location

    8720 Carroll Avenue

    New Hampshire Estates, MD 20903

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Rock Creek Gardens 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 Rock Creek Gardens 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?

    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 Rock Creek Gardens that’s open today: Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, Bethesda Cares

  20. Where are you located?

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