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 The West End.

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 The West End 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 The West End 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 The West End that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clgwcjy0q0018jg0f23y464ez">McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In The West EndLemontree 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!

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

0.24 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  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
5 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.24 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
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 25th (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)
Ayuda, Inc.
5 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.23 mi
Info
DC residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Wed, February 19th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
1990 K St. NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
directions
Contact
(703) 589-4204
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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 The West End.
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)
McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.51 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
- Next Monday
  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)
National City Christian Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Pilgrims - Open Table
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.7 mi
Info
Lunch is served in the garden on 23rd Street NW, behind the sanctuary.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sun, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
  Grab and Go Meals
- 1:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
2201 P Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20037
directions
Contact
(202) 387-6612
https://www.churchofthepilgrims.org/blog
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.91 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:15 am
- Next Monday
  11:00 am
  Located in the basement
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am
  Located in the basement
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:15 am
  every week on Sunday
- 11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1313 New York Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 393-3700
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.96 mi
Info
Serves breakfast every Sunday morning
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sun, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
1317 G Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20005
directions
Contact
(202) 347-2635
http://epiphanydc.org/ministry/welcome-table/
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Grocery delivery
Food For All DC
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
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
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday
Location
1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
directions
Contact
(202) 489-8676
https://foodforalldc.org/contact/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Asbury United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
Info
Can access once a month.

Bring referral, proof of residency, proof of place to prepare food, and document proving low income (proof of SSI, SSDI, TANF, etc.).

Must be DC resident and have proof of food preparation facility.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  No requirements
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
- Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  No requirements
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Registration required
- 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every 3 weeks on Saturday
Location
926 11th Street Northwest
Northwest Washington, DC 20001
directions
Contact
(202) 628-0009
www.asburyumcdc.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in The West End 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 The West End 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 The West End that’s open today: McKenna’s Wagon: 19th St
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in The West End for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.