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District of Columbia Food Assistance
Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in District of Columbia
| St. Philip the Evangelist - Food Distribution Center Washington, DC 20020 202.678.4300 |
Details: Monday & Wednesday 10am – 2pm. Referrals required. |
| ACOC Food Pantry Program Washington, DC 20002 202.450.5019 |
Details: 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 spend on eating out any given day ($12), we are able to provide groceries for an entire family for a week. Our Food Pantry Program is supported by all-volunteer staff and food donation come to us through the generosity of individuals and our corporate partners. During the holiday season, we hand out hundreds of turkeys and healthy side dishes for Thanksgiving, and food baskets and toys at Christmas, all going to needy families in our community. We take pride in being able to provide this most basic service to those in need, and realize that our Food Pantry provides much needed sustenance to individuals and families that sometimes have no other option. Due to overwhelming demand, our Food Pantry hours are 10am-11:30am Tuesday through Thursday. Food donations are accepted Monday through Friday. |
| Allen Chapel AME Church - Allen Food Pantry Washington, DC 20020 202.889.7296 |
Details: 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. Additionally, the food pantry operates a clothes closet, a mobile pantry (fresh produce), holds nutrition classes, performs blood pressure checks, participates in a weekend bag program for children, and a brown bag program for seniors. |
| Andromeda Transcultural Health - Monthly Food Market Washington, DC 20011 202.291.4707 |
Details: 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. People can begin lining up outside starting at 9 am or earlier and they must bring bags to carry the food once they receive it. Once everyone is in line, every person is given a number and asked for basic information such as their name, address, phone number and how many persons are in their family. The food can arrive as early as 8am and as late as 11am. Once the food has arrived it is set up and groups of five are let in to receive food. Once everyone in line has gone inside and received food there is a second round for people that want more food for their families. There are a few regulations that everyone must follow which are you must have a number to enter, you cannot cut in line and you must respect all staff members |
| Asbury United Methodist Church - Food Pantry Washington, DC 20001 202.628.0009 |
Details: 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. |
| Assumption Church Helping Hand Outreach Washington, DC 20032 202.561.5941 |
Details: 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 Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner baskets, we reach 3,000 children and seniors. |
| Bread for the City - Food Pantry (Northwest Center) Washington, DC 20001 202.265.2400 |
Details: 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 clients are residents of the District of Columbia, have incomes of 200% or less of the federal poverty line, and are either elderly, disabled, or families with dependent children. Eligible clients may receive three days worth of food each month, picking up at either center. Our food pantry is open Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-noon. |
| Bread for the City - Food Pantry (Southeast Center) Washington, DC 20020 202.561.8587 |
Details: 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 clients are residents of the District of Columbia, have incomes of 200% or less of the federal poverty line, and are either elderly, disabled, or families with dependent children. Eligible clients may receive three days worth of food each month, picking up at either center. Our food pantry is open Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-noon. |
| Brighter Day Ministries - Brighter Day Family Life Center Washington, DC 20032 202.562.1874 |
Details: 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, live, grow and serve as Christian disciples. Brighter Day Ministries’ members are busy working locally and global in various ministries. We give away free food and clothing to those in need through our Brighter Day Family Life Center and through our Homeless ministry we provided shelter during the winter for homeless individuals. Food & Clothes distributed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
| Carl Vogel Center Washington, DC 20005 202.638.0750 |
Details: 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 underserved individuals to become full partners and informed advocates in managing their health. Food Bank provides free food and personal care products to low-income clients and their families on bi monthly basis. The Food Bank distributes over 25,000 pounds a food a year. |
| Church of Jesus Christ - Marian Miller Community Center - Nehemiah's Food Pantry Washington, DC 20020 202.583.3965 |
Details: 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 conducted by the members of the Church of Jesus Christ Inc. In 2006, the MMCC opened the doors of the Nehemiah's Food Pantry. |
| Community Family Life Services - Emergency Programs Washington, DC 20001 202.864.6296 |
Details: 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 Wednesdays and Thursdays and to men on Fridays. Children's clothing is distributed at either time. CFLS partners with churches, school groups and other organizations to provide free hot breakfasts to the local homeless and low-income community. Breakfasts are scheduled based on availability of space and volunteers. Community Family Life Services coordinates food delivery and matches services with needs for homebound seniors in Washington, DC. |
| Covenant Baptist UCC - Covenant Food Bank Washington, DC 20032 202.562.5576 |
Details: 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 photo identifications, entitlements, training programs, housing, etc. Annually, we provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets and a community Christmas party where toys are distributed to children in need. Volunteers participate in registering the community, packing food bags, food pick up and delivery, and demonstrating the love of Christ through kind words and deeds. |
| Damien Ministries Food Bank Washington, DC 20018 202.526.3020 |
Details: 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 steps in to help so that clients don't have to choose between medicine or food. With a list of nearly 1300 clients, we provide two to four bags of groceries per month to clients in need, with enough food supplements to last up to 14 days. As treatment for HIV/AIDS has expanded and evolved, so has the mission of the food bank since 1987. The mission of the food bank is not just to help extend the life expectancy of our clients, but to improve their quality of life. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for food bank services, clients must be HIV-positive and be able to show financial need. Clients are required to provide a letter of referral, usually from a case manager, explaining the financial need, as well as proof of HIV status from either a case manager or medical professional. It is recommended that case managers call in advance and speak with the Food Bank Manager to confirm food bank hours and availability. |
| First Baptist Church of Deanwood - Feed The Hungry Washington, DC 20019 202.396.0534 |
Details: 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 schedule for feeding the hungry is as follows: 4:45 p.m. Persons may enter the dining hall via the lower east entrance of the Church (45th Place), 5:15 p.m. Doors close in preparation for serving the meal; no additional persons may enter, 5:15 p.m. Devotional service including blessing of the food, 5:20 p.m. Meal, beverage, and dessert are served, 5:45 p.m. Clean up. This ministry and its resources are provided by the members and friends of The First Baptist Church of Deanwood. |