Free Food Pantries and Meal Programs in Washington, DC

Find food assistance in and near Washington, including grocery pantries, hot meal programs, mobile distributions, and other local resources.

Schedules and requirements may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Programs Found 44 active listings in this city
Search Radius 25 miles for broader searches
Nearby Cities 0 within 75 miles with listings

St. Philip the Evangelist - Food Distribution Center

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2001 14th Street SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
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Monday & Wednesday 10am - 2pm. Referrals required.

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ACOC Food Pantry Program

Free groceries Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 711 24th Street NE, Unit 119
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For the past 20 years, the ACOC Food Pantry Program has provided free bagged groceries to hungry families, seniors, and single adults. On average, the program hands out approximately 600 bags of groceries per month. For what most people spe...

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Allen Chapel AME Church - Allen Food Pantry

Free groceries Mobile food distribution Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2498 Alabama Ave. SE
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The mission of the Allen Chapel Food Pantry is to assist in relieving hunger in metro DC with a concentration in Wards 7 and 8 and within the church membership. A food supplement is provided to any person expressing a need for food. Additio...

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Andromeda Transcultural Health - Monthly Food Market

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1400 Decatur Street
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The Food Distribution is held the second Thursday of every month at Andromeda Transcultural Health. The food that is delivered varies from lettuce, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, potatoes, milk, cheese, bread, salads and pastries. Peo...

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Asbury United Methodist Church - Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 926 11th St NW
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Food Pantry: It remains a thriving ministry thanks to the generous support from various United Methodist groups and church members. Last year the pantry issued 6,166 lunch bags and 593 bags of groceries to needy families and the homeless.

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Assumption Church Helping Hand Outreach

Free groceries Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
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Over the years the Helping Hand Program has grown into our extensive Outreach Program which includes a year round food and clothing pantry, annually serving 1,742 families and 5,341 individuals. During the holidays alone, through our Thanks...

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Bread for the City - Food Pantry (Northwest Center)

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1525 Seventh Street NW
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Last year, staff and volunteers provided groceries to thousands of hungry people, feeding an average of 8,409 people each month. We distribute grocery bags consisting of a three-day supply of food adjusted to household size. Eligible client...

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Bread for the City - Food Pantry (Southeast Center)

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1640 Good Hope Road SE
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Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed
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Last year, staff and volunteers provided groceries to thousands of hungry people, feeding an average of 8,409 people each month. We distribute grocery bags consisting of a three-day supply of food adjusted to household size. Eligible client...

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Brighter Day Ministries - Brighter Day Family Life Center

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 421 Alabama Avenue SE
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The Mission Ministry exists to engage Brighter Day Ministries in mission opportunities that identify and respond to the needs of our community and our world. Everything we do at Brighter Day Ministries is shaped by our mission to know God,...

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Carl Vogel Center

Free groceries Mobile food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 700
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed
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Carl Vogel Center (CVC) is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides multidisciplinary and integrated medical healthcare that embodies all aspects of a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. CVC helps medically un...

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Church of Jesus Christ - Marian Miller Community Center - Nehemiah's Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 3458 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed
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Marian Miller Community Center is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the under served populations in Washington, DC. The MMCC was established in 2001, as a culmination of more than 40 years of outreach ministry conducte...

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Community Family Life Services - Emergency Programs

Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 305 E Street NW
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CFLS provides emergency food and clothing to persons in need. Food bags are distributed every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and at other times with a referral notice. Clothing is distributed from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon to women on Wedne...

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Covenant Baptist UCC - Covenant Food Bank

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 3845 South Capitol Street SW
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Covenant Food Bank distributes supplemental food bags to the community every Thursday between the hours of 9:30am - 12:30pm. In addition, we provide a listening ear, offer prayer, and make referrals to resources in the community such as pho...

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Damien Ministries Food Bank

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2200 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
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The Damien Ministries Food Bank is an important service for people living with HIV and AIDS. Given the rising costs of medical care and prescription drugs, clients have limited funds available to purchase food and toiletries. Our Food Bank...

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First Baptist Church of Deanwood - Feed The Hungry

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1008 45th Street Northeast
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Under the leadership of our Missionary Ministry, The Feed The Hungry Program provides dinner meals to our neighbors in need. We feed the hungry at our church (Monday - Friday) during the months of January, June, and August. The FBCD daily s...

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First Baptist Church of Deanwood Community Outreach Center

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 4406 Sheriff Rd NE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
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Opened in 2002, the FBCD Community Outreach Center provides emergency food, clothing and social referral services to the needy in the Deanwood and surrounding communities. Please note that the Center is closed in the event of a homegoing or...

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First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Helping Hands Ministry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 602 N Street NW
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The "Helping Hands" Food Distribution Ministry was born out of the vision for a Church Alive. Sister Jean Whitley met with Pastor Bell to discuss plans for re-establishing a food distribution program at First Rising Mt. Zion. Volunteers wer...

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Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church - Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 25 53rd Street NE
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Groceries available most Fridays. Sign-up is required.

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Social Concerns - Outreach to the Poor and Needy

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1315 8th Street NW
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Assist the poor and needy of the Shaw neighborhood by offering a modest food pantry, contacting the sick and shut-in to assess their needs.

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Loaves and Fishes

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1525 Newton St NW
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Loaves and Fishes began as an outgrowth of St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church's practice in the mid-1960s of providing meals after Sunday services. When hungry nonchurchgoers began to appear in considerable numbers, the congre...