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    Food pantry (groceries)

    United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 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

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 28th (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

    Map of United Church Foggy Bottom Food Pantry

    Location

    1920 G Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20006

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 331-1495

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.22 mi


    Info

    17th and I 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

      5:50 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:50 pm

    • This Saturday

      5:50 pm

    • 5:50 pm

      every day

    Map of McKenna’s Wagon: 17th  St

    Location

    17th Street Northwest

    I St NW

    Northwest Washington, DC 20006

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    Info

    Serves breakfast every Sunday morning

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sun, December 1st (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sun, December 8th (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

    Map of Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table

    Location

    1317 G Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    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 Washington.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.44 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am

      • Located in the basement
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Sunday

      8:15 am

    • Next Monday

      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

    Map of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

    Location

    1313 New York Avenue Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 393-3700

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    National City Christian Church

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of National City Christian Church

    Location

    5 Thomas Circle Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 232-0323

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Asbury United Methodist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 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

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

      • Registration required
    • Next Sunday

      9:00 am–11:00 pm

      • No requirements
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Sun, December 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 pm

      • No requirements
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Clothing may be available
    • 9:00 am–11:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every 3 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Asbury United Methodist Church

    Location

    926 11th Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 628-0009

    www.asburyumcdc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ayuda, Inc.

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi


    Info

    DC residents only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, December 18th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, December 18th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, January 15th (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

    Map of Ayuda, Inc.

    Location

    1990 K St. NW

    Suite 500

    Washington, DC 20006

    directions

    Contact

    (703) 589-4204

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Miriam's Kitchen

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • 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

    Map of Miriam's Kitchen

    Location

    2401 Virginia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 452-8926

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Bread for the City-Northwest Food Pantry

    Location

    1525 7th Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20001

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Community fridge

    N Street Village

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.91 mi


    Info

    • Serves women experiencing homelessness.
    • Show up and complete a health screening: questions about possible COVID symptoms.
    • Clients also can sign up to use the laundry and shower facilities
    • Requirements

      • For women and children only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:45 am

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

    • Community fridge: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Map of N Street Village

    Location

    1333 N Street Northwest

    Northwest Washington, DC 20005

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Washington 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 Washington 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?

    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 Washington that’s open today: McKenna’s Wagon: 17th St, Miriam's Kitchen

  20. Where are you located?

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