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
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Lutheran Church of the Reformation - Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 212 East Capitol Street NE
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Each bag of food distributed feeds a family of four for two days - and costs $20.00. It is an expensive ministry and costs approximately $50,000 annually, but it is worth it!

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Martha's Table

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2114 14th St. NW
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Through healthy food, affordable clothing and quality education, Martha's Table works to build a better future. Martha's Table impacts over 20,000 people a year with its programs, including the youngest learners through middle school and be...

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McKendree-Simms-Brookland United Methodist Church - Outreach Ministry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2421 Lawrence St NE
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Clothing Closet, Food Pantry, Wednesday Meals (Free) 12:30pm-1:30pm. and the monthly food distribution program.

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National Baptist Memorial Church - The Well Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1501 Columbia Rd. NW
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Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, National Baptist Memorial Church opens its doors at 9:00 am. to a steady flow of people coming to receive food from our food pantry. Monday through Friday at 5:15 p.m., an average of 20 childre...

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National City Christian Church - National City's Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 5 Thomas Circle NW
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Now in its sixth year of operation, National City's Food Pantry is open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., every Wednesday. The Food Pantry offers supplemental food for individuals and families in the neighborhood who do not have enough to eat....

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Peace Lutheran Church - Ward 7 Food Center

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 4929 Ames Street NE
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Peace Lutheran Church - Ward 7 Food Center is located at 4929 Ames Street NE Washington DC 20019. (The house on the corner of Sycamore and Ames.) We provide emergency food assistance to families that are located in the far northeast area of...

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Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ - Food Pantry

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Distance not available Washington, DC 4704 Thirteenth Street NW
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Provides food to clients in the Washington Community throughout the calendar year.

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Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church - Capitol Area Foodbank Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1908 North Capitol St. NW
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We are also a pantry for the Capitol Area Foodbank, and distribute groceries on Thursday mornings.

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Shrine of the Sacred Heart Dinner Program

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 3211 Sacred Heart Way N.W.
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The Shrine of the Sacred Heart Dinner Program is a volunteer operation that serves nutritious meals to homeless and low-income individuals living in Washington DC. Our mission is to provide a place where all persons regardless of ethnic, so...

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The Ambassador Baptist Church - Food Distribution Center

Free groceries Senior food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1408 Minnesota Ave. SE
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Hunger and poverty exist on a 24-hour basis and decrease the ability of the individual and/or families to meet their nutritional needs, achieve their full potential, and to become concerned and involved citizens. Eliminating hunger, providi...

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Urban Outreach Inc.

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 5343 C Street SE
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Urban Outreach® is a ministry located in the inner-city of our nation's capital that has been ministering and developing relationships for more than 10 years. We are dedicated to reaching the lost and hurting with the love of Christ in this...

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Central Union Mission FOOD PLUS CENTER

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington , DC 3182 B Bladensburg Road NE
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Families and individuals rely on the Mission's food assistance program in emergencies and as a steady source of food. In partnership with individuals, corporations and churches, the Mission distributes more than $5 million-worth of in-kind...

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Church of the Epiphany - Welcome Table

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1317 G St. NW
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The mission of The Welcome Table is to feed the hungry, build diverse and inclusive community, worship as one, and give and receive the love of Christ. Approximately 200 downtown poor participate in the various aspects of The Welcome Table...

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Miriam's Kitchen

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 2401 Virginia Avenue NW
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Meals are served at Miriam's Kitchen every weekday. In 2013, we served 71,948 meals. All of our food is made with fresh ingredients that include whole grains, fresh meats, and local and organic fruit and vegetables. Breakfast is served betw...

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SOME Dining Rooms

Hot meals Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 71 O Street, NW
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SOME's Dining Rooms for the Homeless have been serving the District's neediest individuals since 1970. Breakfast and lunch are served each day to all who come to SOME. Our priority is to serve everyone with dignity and respect with no quest...

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW
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St. Paul's hosts a food pantry on the first and third Saturday of every month from 10am to noon. The pantry is fully operated by volunteers on a rotating basis. Over the course of a year, the food pantry provides over 13,000 pounds of food...

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The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command - Washington DC Emergency Assistance

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1434 Harvard Street NW (Wards 1-4)
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The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command serves the nation's capital and its surrounding communities with programs and locations that serve families in need with emergency assistance, housing, substance abuse treatment, youth enrich...

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The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command - Washington DC Emergency Assistance

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 3101 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE (Wards 5-8)
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The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command serves the nation's capital and its surrounding communities with programs and locations that serve families in need with emergency assistance, housing, substance abuse treatment, youth enrich...

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The United Church - The Foggy Bottom Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1920 G Street NW
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The food pantry is a mission of The United Church established in 1981 as a community service. Money and food from the church, individual members, FEMA, International Monetary Fund, student groups of the George Washington University, and oth...

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Thrive DC

Hot meals Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Washington, DC 1525 Newton Street NW, Suite G1
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Thrive DC's mission is to prevent and end homelessness by providing vulnerable individuals a comprehensive range of services to help stabilize their lives. Thrive DC envisions a city in which vulnerable individuals receive the necessary sup...