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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church

    Location

    7501 Adelphi Road

    Hyattsville, MD 20783

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 852-3816

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Turner AME Church

    38 reviews

    Claimed

    57 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, June 13th (in 2 quarters)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 quarters)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 11th (in 3 quarters)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    Map of Turner AME Church

    Location

    7201 16th Place

    Hyattsville, MD 20783

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Metropolitan SDA Church

    43 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 21 minutes

    average wait time

    1.35 mi


    Info

    Distribution starts on June 28th 2023, every other week.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, December 25th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Map of Metropolitan SDA Church

    Location

    6307 Riggs Road

    Hyattsville, MD 20783

    directions
  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 University 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)

    Grace United Methodist Church. Takoma Park Food Pantry

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 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, December 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, February 1st (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Grace United Methodist Church. Takoma Park Food Pantry

    Location

    7001 New Hampshire Ave

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Michael and All Angels

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    1.41 mi


    Info

    The only requirement we have is that participants fill out a form (once a year) providing their name, address, telephone number, number of person in their household, and email address, if they have one. We serve a hot meal and grocery items are distributed while supplies last. Gently used clothing is also available.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

    • Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of St. Michael and All Angels

    Location

    8501 New Hampshire Ave

    Adelphi, MD 20783

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 882-0274

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community CHEER

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Church of the Living God

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    1.87 mi


    Info

    Contact: June Muna Mbulu

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      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 Church of the Living God

    Location

    1417 Chillum Road

    Hyattsville, MD 20783

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 559-8893

    https://www.clgfgm.org/contact

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    Outside: Look for truck in parking lot

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      4:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Clifton Park Baptist Church (CLIF)

    Location

    8818 Piney Branch Road

    Clifton Park Village, MD 20903

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Camillus Food Pantry

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 mi


    Info

    The food is distributed from the building across the parking lot from the church and that is connected to the St. Francis International School building. People enter/exit the doors directly under the big blue sign that reads: 1500 St. Camillus Drive.

    Everyone gets a food pantry card that allows them to receive every 4 weeks. Newcomers are registered and given a card the first time they come. All recipients must be registered.

    The only requirements are that they be at least 18 years of age and can show us some form of personal ID (driver's license, passport, home country ID... ) something with their name and date of birth.

    We have no other requirements for registration.

    Each time they come, they need to bring ID and Pantry card which gets scanned and the distribution recorded in our system.

    There can only be 1 card per family, so husband and wife cannot each have a card, for example.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required on site
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, November 29th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Camillus Food Pantry

    Location

    1500 Saint Camillus Drive

    Silver Spring, MD 20903

    directions
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    Other, Food pantry (groceries)

    Shiloh Church of God 7th Day

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 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

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday

    Map of Shiloh Church of God 7th Day

    Location

    5701 Eastern Avenue Northeast

    West Hyattsville, MD 20782

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 559-5262

    https://shiloh7thday.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University 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 University 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in University Gardens to see if any are 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 in University Gardens.

  20. Where are you located?

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