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 South Kensington.

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 South Kensington 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 South Kensington 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 South Kensington that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clgc8rpe8000ami0fbqu26zes">Bethesda Cares</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clpkdjzdp0airzua9zl0gsaul">Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clghxs4j7000oml0fm01mrndq">Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cliatulcu09oapn0h3274evql">Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cle82f18d02ul0d02ocuu14na">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In South KensingtonLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church Ken-Gar
8 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

1.4 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open on holidays
Schedule
- Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
3922 Hampden St
Kensington, MD 20895
directions
Contact
(917) 364-1681
http://www.fbcofkengar.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mid County United Ministries (MUM)
10 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

1.85 mi
Info
They only serve the following zipcodes: 20902, 20906, 20901, 20910, 20912, 20783, 20853, 20895, 20896
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  ID must show you reside in this county.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
11002 Veirs Mill Road
Suite 710
Wheaton, MD 20902
directions
Contact
(301) 929-8675
https://mumhelp.org/mum-programs/food-assistance-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hughes Baptist Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

1.74 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
Location
10700 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
directions
Contact
(512) 806-4667
https://www.hughesumc.org/events
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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 in South Kensington.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.21 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
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)
Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.3 mi
Info
Text (DO NOT CALL) ‪info to 301-664-4630‬ OR email info@nourishingbethesda.org to make an appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Fri, November 29th (next week)
  9:30 am–6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:30 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
https://www.nourishingbethesda.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.34 mi
Info
Days and hours: 1pm-2pm, Mon-Fri, 1st to the 15th of the month.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 537-5915
https://bethesdacares.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Zion Baptist Church (North Campus)
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.23 mi
Info
November and December distribution will be on 3rd Thursday since there will not be any distribution on holidays. Line starts at 10am.
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, December 26th (next month)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 23rd (in 2 months)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
11005 Dayton St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
directions
Contact
(240) 876-5167
https://ziondc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
So What Else Food Rescue Bank
21 reviews
Claimed
24 minutes
average wait time

2.69 mi
Info
Also have three new Gaithersburg Food Support Distribution Centers:

Wednesday, 10 a.m. @ Lakeforest Mall Commuter Lot (9670 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)

Thursdays, 10 a.m. @ Pathways Church (200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am
  Outdoor distribution
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am
  Non-perishable food only
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am
  Non-perishable food only
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- 10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 8:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
4924 Wyaconda Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
directions
Contact
(240) 705-4345
www.sowhatelse.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.34 mi
Info
If you or your loved ones are in need of meals, come to the back entrance of the church.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
directions
Contact
(301) 907-9244
https://www.churchinbethesda.org/lunch-program
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
10 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

2.78 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
Location
8106 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
directions
Contact
(301) 585-6463
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in South Kensington 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 South Kensington 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 South Kensington that’s open today: Bethesda Cares, Nourishing Bethesda Food Distributions, Bethesda Cares First Baptist Church, Church in Bethesda-Bethesda Cares, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South Kensington for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.