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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in District of Columbia

Search for food assistance throughout District of Columbia, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 44 approved listings in District of Columbia
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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
Washington, DC 711 24th Street NE, Unit 119
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 2498 Alabama Ave. SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 1400 Decatur Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 926 11th St NW
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 1525 Seventh Street NW
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 1640 Good Hope Road SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 421 Alabama Avenue SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 700
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 3458 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Washington, DC 305 E Street NW
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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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Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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