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: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/epworth-united-methodist-church-1">Epworth United Methodist Church</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/so-what-else-south-lake-elementary-parking-lot-">So What Else @ South Lake Elementary Parking Lot. </a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Epworth United Methodist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Guests are served a Bagged Lunch May through Sep: Monday – Friday, 1:30 – 2:30p.m. Guests are served Hot Meals Oct through Apr: Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 4:30p.m.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  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
Location
9008 Rosemont Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
https://www.lordstablesoupkitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gaithersburg Middle School Parking Lot
40 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Call in advance for services Our truck will set up in the upper parking lot by the cafeteria on the side of the building. Manna works in cooperation with certain qualifying community residences to provide food distribution. Contact your resident manager to learn how to schedule a pick up.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Thu, December 4th (next week)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Thu, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2 Teachers Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
(301) 424-1130
https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Upcounty Hub @ Neelsville Middle School
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, December 3rd (next week)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, December 31st (next month)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
11700 Neelsville Church Road
Germantown, MD 20876
directions
Contact
(240) 912-1077
https://www.theupcountyhub.org/distribution-calendar
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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!
Community fridge
Covenant United Methodist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Location
20301 Pleasant Ridge Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
directions
Contact
https://www.facebook.com/LFPMV/
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Food pantry (groceries)
AfriThrive Montgomery County
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:00 am
- Fri, December 5th (next week)
  9:00 am
- Fri, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
3132 Bel Pre Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
directions
Contact
(240) 706-1517
https://www.afrithrive.org/healthy-food-initiative
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Food pantry (groceries)
So What Else @ Pathways Church
34 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  10:00 am
- Thu, December 4th (next week)
  10:00 am
- Thu, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
200 West Diamond Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
(240) 705-4345
https://www.pathwaysbc.org/connect/community-events/neighbor-helping-neighbor/
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Food pantry (groceries)
So What Else @ South Lake Elementary Parking Lot.
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Info
Drive-thru food pantry
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Tue, December 2nd (next week)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Tue, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
directions
Contact
(240) 705-4345
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
Neman House Garage (Across the street from St. John Neumann Church)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 6th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, December 20th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
9001 Warfield Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
directions
Contact
(301) 977-5492
https://sjncatholic.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Manna Market at Pilgrim Church (PCUCC)
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
Schedule
- Mon, December 15th (in 3 weeks)
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, January 19th (in 2 months)
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 3 months)
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
- 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
Location
2206 Briggs Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
directions
Contact
(301) 424-1130
https://www.mannafood.org/about/contact-manna/manna-food-distribution-sites/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Montgomery Village Middle School
19 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
We hold monthly food distributions with fresh and shelf-stable products.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (next month)
  5:00 pm
- Thu, January 22nd (in 2 months)
  5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
19300 Watkins Mill Road
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
directions
Contact
(240) 740-6720
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/mvms/
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: Epworth United Methodist Church, So What Else @ South Lake Elementary Parking Lot.
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.