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 Takoma Park.

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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle82ezfx02qs0d02q7hr1wmo">Tommy's Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clg9jdjbg0000mq0frpkym3cc">Church of the Living God</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cle82f18d02ul0d02ocuu14na">Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cle82ff0w03mi0d027pffckem">First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
22 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.99 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
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  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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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Tommy's Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

1.04 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
- Open now!
  Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:30 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 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)
Grace United Methodist Church. Takoma Park Food Pantry
31 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
By Appointment Only (Monday through Friday) call to make appointment 240)-450-2092
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  State ID required
  Open to Maryland residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 1st (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 1st (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
7001 New Hampshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
directions
Contact
(240) 450-2092
https://www.facebook.com/p/Grace-UMC-Takoma-Park-MD-100068842692402/
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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 Takoma Park.
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)
Church of the Living God
48 reviews
Unclaimed
36 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
Info
If there is a 5th Saturday in a month they will be closed
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  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 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1417 Chillum Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(301) 559-8893
https://www.clgfgm.org/contact
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building
11 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.39 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  Brunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–10:55 am
  Brunch
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:15 am
  Breakfast
- 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)
First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet
23 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

1.49 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (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
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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, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, February 19th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, March 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)
Metropolitan SDA Church
45 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 21 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Wed, January 22nd (next month)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
6307 Riggs Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
directions
Contact
(301) 853-2224
https://www.facebook.com/metrosda/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Emory Beacon of Light
54 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.47 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 31st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (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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Other, Food pantry (groceries)
Shiloh Church of God 7th Day
7 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

Info
This is not a regular pantry, call them to inquire for food and they will arrange a food bag for you.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday
Location
5701 Eastern Avenue Northeast
West Hyattsville, MD 20782
directions
Contact
(301) 559-5262
https://shiloh7thday.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park that’s open today: Tommy's Pantry, Church of the Living God, Shepherd's Table - Progress Place Building, First Baptist Church of Silver Spring Food Closet
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Takoma Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.