EMERGENCY FOOD ACCESS
With school closures throughout the region, we know missing school can mean more than lost instructional time; it can also deprive children of critically needed nutrition. In this country, more than two-thirds of the 31 million students who regularly eat school lunch are economically dependent upon the meal, and low-income kids similarly constitute the majority of the 14.6 million who eat school breakfast and the 1.3 million who receive an after-school supper.*
So what will happen to at-risk children as this school-based social safety net falls prey to the growing pandemic?
Our team has compiled information for families who are impacted by these closures as it relates to accessing food and other resources during this time.
We have been working with D.C. Public School’s Food and Nutrition Services who released the DCPS emergency food access plan. We have also been talking with local organizations throughout the Greater Washington Area to aggregate the most up to date information for families to know where to go for food pick-up amongst and other necessities.
Below we have also included resources on HOW TO HELP for those who are able. Many of you have asked how YOU can help, whether it be to deliver food, drop-off food or to provide donations — we thank you all in advance for helping our community.
If you are a school administrator, teacher, parent or someone who knows a family who may need help accessing food during this time, please forward them this information.
We are continuously updating this page. Please email our team at dcfoodproject@gmail.com if you have further information on food and resources access points in the DC-area.
Our team has also launched an Emergency Weekend Bag Program. As we face these uncertain times, our team recognizes the many challenges that families might be facing during this pandemic - our Weekend Bag Program aims to help those in critical need. If you are able, you can find more information and donate here.
With our thanks to all who are helping those who need it most during this difficult time,
DC Food Project Team
DCPS CLOSURES:
Monday, March 16 — Teachers and staff will report to school to plan for distance learning. No school for students.
Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 23 — DCPS will take its Spring Break for students and teachers. There will no longer be a Spring Break period in April.
Tuesday, March 24 to Friday, May 29th — Students will participate in distance learning.
*UPDATE- May 15th an announcement will be made about the start of the 2020/2021 school year, as well as in-person or remote summer school.
*UPDATE- The school year will end for students on May 29th
FREE DCPS MEALS:
DCPS will open several schools to serve FREE meals on weekdays, beginning Monday, March 16, from 10 am – 2 pm. ALL DC youth (including those not registered at DCPS) that are not quarantined are welcome. This Emergency meal service will be using a “grab and go” model. Participants may not consume meals inside; this is a take-home service only. Please be advised that this is an evolving list.
Please NOTE: USDA Makes Changes Requiring Students to Pick Up Meals from Meal Sites
NEW SITES ADDED 3/20/20 - Beginning on Wednesday, March 25th, meal service will be added to 10 DCPS schools in addition to the previously operating locations (*)
Please note that DCPS Meal Site Operations are in need of volunteers! Please complete their short survey and someone from their team will contact you.
Ward 1
Banneker High School, 800 Euclid St NW, Ward 1
Cardozo Education Campus, 1200 Clifton St NW, Ward 1
Columbia Heights ED Campus, 3101 16th Street NW, Ward 1
Marie Reed Elementary School, 2201 18th St NW, Ward 1 *
Ward 2
Francis- Stevens Elementary School, 2425 N St NW, Ward 2 *
Thomson Elementary School, 1200 L St NW, Ward 2 *
Ward 3
Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St NW, Ward 3 *
Ward 4
Coolidge High School, 6315 5th St NW, Ward 4
Roosevelt High School, 4301 13th St NW, Ward 4
Truesdell ED Campus, 800 Ingraham St NW, Ward 4 *
Ward 5
Brookland Middle School, 1150 Michigan Ave NE, Ward 5
Langdon Elementary School, 1900 Evarts St NE, Ward 5 *
LaSalle Backus ED Campus, 501 Riggs Rd NE, Ward 5
McKinley Ed Campus, 151 T St NE, Ward 5
Wheatley Ed Campus, 1299 Neal St NE, Ward 5
Ward 6
Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol St NW, Ward 6
Jefferson Middle School, 801 7th ST SW, Ward 6
Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St NE, Ward 6 *
Walker Jones ED Campus, 1125 New Jersey Ave. NW, Ward 6
Ward 7
Kelly Miller Middle School, 301 49th St NE, Ward 7
Kimball Elementary School, 3375 Minnesota Ave. SE, Ward 7
Neval Thomas Elementary School, 650 Anacostia Ave NW, Ward 7
Ron Brown High School, 4800 Meade St NE, Ward 7 *
Woodson High School, 540 55th St NE, Ward 7
Ward 8
Anacostia High School, 1601 16th St SE, Ward 8
Ballou High School, 3401 4th St SE, Ward 8
Hendley Elementary School, 425 Chesapeake St SE, Ward 8 *
Simon Elementary School, 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Ward 8 *
Stanton Elementary School, 2701 Naylor Rd, Ward 8
DCPS Grocery Distribution Sites in partnership with Martha’s Table, will have bags available 12:30pm-2pm on the following days.
Mondays
Brookland Middle School (Ward 5) 150 Michigan Ave, NE
Eastern Senior High School (Ward 6) 1700 East Capitol St, NE
Tuesdays
Kelly Miller Middle School (Ward 7) 301 49th St, NE
Stanton Elementary School (Ward 8) 2701 Naylor Rd, SE
Wednesdays
Coolidge High School/Ida B Wells (Ward 4) 6315 5th St, NW
Woodson High School (Ward 7) 540 55th St, NE
Thursdays
Anacostia High School (Ward 8) 1601 16th St, SE
Kimball Elementary School (Ward 7) 3375 Minnesota Ave, SE
Fridays
Ballou High School (Ward 8) 3401 4th St, SE
Columbia Heights Education Campus (Ward 1) 3101 16th St, NW
FREE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MEAL SITES: DC Public Charter School Meal Sites (locations and times) listed below, including hours meals will be served.
Ward 4
Paul PCS, 5800 8th Street NW — 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F
Capital City PCS, 100 Peabody Street, NW — 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. M-F5
Ward 5
Friendship Armstrong PCS, 1400 First Street, NW — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Friendship Woodridge International PCS, 2959 Carlton Avenue, NE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS, 1404 Jackson Street NE — 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. M-F
KIPP College Prep, 1405 Brentwood Parkway, NE - See kippdc.org/meals
Ward 6
Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS, Outside of Shaw Metro Station — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. M-F
Friendship Chamberlain PCS, 1345 Potomac Avenue, SE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Kingsman Academy PCS, 1375 E Street, SE — Beginning March 23, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. M-F
Ward 7
Friendship Blow-Pierce PCS, 725 19th Street, NE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Friendship Collegiate PCS, 4095 Minnesota Avenue, NE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
KIPP Smilow Facility (Arts & Tech, Quest, Valor), 5300 Blaine Street, NE — See kippdc.org/meals
Rocketship Legacy Prep PCS, 4250 Massachusetts Avenue, SE — 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
IDEA PCS, 1027 45th Street NE — 8 a.m.-9 a.m. for Breakfast and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch
Ward 8
Friendship Southeast PCS, 645 Milwaukee Place, SE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Friendship Technology Prep PCS, 2705 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
Ingenuity Prep PCS, 4600 Livingston Road, SE — 8 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. M-F
KIPP Somerset PCS, 3301 Wheeler Road, SE — See kippdc.org/meals
KIPP Douglass Facility (Discover, Heights, AIM), 2600 Douglass Road, SE — See kippdc.org/meals
National Collegiate Prep, 4600 Livingston Road SE — 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. March 16 & March 24 - 31
Rocketship Rise PCS, 2335 Raynolds Place, SE — 11am - 1pm
Early Childhood Academy PCS, 885 Barnaby Street, SE — Noon to 1pm M-F
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS, 2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE — 10am - 1pm Bkfast & Lunch
Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS, Outside of Anacostia Metro Station — Noon to 1pm M-F
Eagle Academy PCS, 3400 Wheeler Road, SE — 11am - 1pm M-F
OTHER MEAL SITES:
& Pizza- Starting March 16th providing FREE pizza to hospital workers (valid id required). Text them at 200-03 #Hero to obtain unique code.
Arcadia Foods - Mobile market, pre-orders and FREE meals at each pick up site for youths affected by school closing.
Aunt Bertha - Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help by zip code. (Shelters, Food Services and more)
Bread for the City - Operating reduced hours at NW Center, but offering groceries to medical patients with urgent care needs. SE Center is closed through March 31st.
Brookland Pint- is offering free kids meals with the purchase of an adult meal. Brookland Pint is open for carryout from 5-10pm.
Capital Area Food Bank- Updated information continues to be added to their site notifying families where food will be distributed.
UPDATE- New sites providing grab-n-go meals at DC kids cafe sites:
Brookland Manor- 2525 14th St NE, (Ward 5) Lunch Service Monday-Friday 1pm-2pm
City Gate- 4275 4th St SE, (Ward 7) Lunch & Snack Service Monday-Friday 1pm-3pm
Jubilee Early Start - 1650 Fuller St NW, (Ward 1) Lunch & Snack Service Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Little Lights 1212 - 1212 I St NW, Lunch Service Monday-Friday 1pm-2:30pm
Little Lights Hopkins - 1000 12th St SE, Lunch Service Monday- Friday 1pm-2:30pm
Tutoring Cafe - 6906 4th St NW, Lunch & Snack Service Monday-Friday 2pm-3pm
Costco - Has put restrictions on the number of people who can enter at any one time into its stores in some areas.
DC Central Kitchen - Serving takeaway food at Walker-Jones Education Campus (Ward 6), HD Woodson (ward 7), Thomas Elementary School (Ward 7), Ron Brown High School and Kelly Miller Middle School (Ward 7) Mon-Fri 10am-2pm.
Mobile feeding locations serving to-go breakfast and lunch for children.
Benning Courts Community Center- 1713 Benning Rd, NE (Ward 6) Mon-Fri 1-2pm
Brightwood Communities Community Center- 5805 14th St NW (Ward 4) Tues, Wed & Thurs 10-11am
Carver Hall Community Center- 2338 Pitts Place SE (Ward 8) Mon-Fri 10-11am
Children’s Health Center @ THEARC- 1801 Mississippi Ave SE (Ward 8) Mon-Sun 12pm-3pm (also providing produce bags)
Congress Park Community Center- 1345 Savannah St SE (Ward 8) Mon-Fri 1-2pm
Frederick Douglass Community Center- 1427 Cedar St SE (Ward 8) Mon-Fri 11:15am-12:15pm
Greater Love Church- 4421 Jay Street NE (Ward 7) Mon-Sun 11am-1pm
King Towers Community Center- 1220 12th St NW (Ward 2) Mon-Fri 11:15am-12:15pm
Park Naylor Community Center- 2574 Naylor Rd SE (Ward 8) Mon-Fri 2:15pm-3:15pm
The Pentacle Community Center- 1509 Benning Rd NE (Ward 6) Mon-Fri 2:15pm-3:15pm
They are increasing meal deliveries to local shelters and nonprofit agencies, including an additional 450 meals per day now that shelters are remaining open during daytime hours.
They are continuing to deliver fresh produce and healthy snacks to corner stores through our Healthy Corners program and are announcing a price cut of up to 50% on our already discounted fresh, whole fruits and vegetables.
They are providing fresh produce bags to our Culinary Job Training program students and staff looking for additional support while at home.
DC Department of Aging and Community Living - All DACL-funded Senior Wellness Centers & community dining sites will be temporarily closed from March 16-March 31. Meals will be available for pick-up at each site between 10 am-2 pm for current participants. Adult Day Health Centers will be open. Call 202-724-5626 for info.
DC Dream Center - Serving hot meals to Southeast DC residence every day at noon, until they run out. No ID required. Info on twitter account at @DCDreamCenter
Edible DC - Delivery, Carry-out, Temporary Closures, Donations Needed: An Updated List of What's Happening
Feeding America Meal Connect - Restaurants can sign up and donate their surplus food (tax deductible) to food banks in the area. Restaurants can schedule a pick up time for food banks to pick the food up.
Food For All DC- Serving those who are homebound, including elderly citizens, handicapped, or single mothers with young children. Social Worker referral preferred. Deliveries every Saturday, 9:00am - 2:00pm. Call (240) 505-4607.
Food it Forward - Help keep DC restaurant jobs, and help feed DC families in need by buying a meal package. Martha’s Table has teamed up with Clyde’s Restaurant Group, amongst others, to deliver meals to those in need — while helping keep restaurant workers employed.
FRESHFARM - Markets are remaining open in select locations
Genuine Foods - Serving grab and go meals for children in the community at Paul Public Charter School 5800 Eighth St NW (Ward 4) 12:30pm-2pm Mon-Fri.
Good Stuff Eatery (Capitol Hill, Crystal City and Georgetown)- Kids eat FREE while schools are closed
H Street Market - Maketto (1351 H ST. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002) Created a hyper-local Food Drive at Maketto, 1351 H St. NE, Mon-Fri from 7:30AM - 9:30PM. Food will be distributed while supplies last. All donated items are free to those in need. If you need food delivery assistance visit www.chriscardi.com for more info. Also in need of donations (see below)
Harris Teeter - Will be closing at 9pm each night until further notice.
Hook Hall - Family meals, care kits, homework HQ and more
Jose Andres - Think Food Group Restaurants - Operating community kitchens in select locations, beginning March 17th daily from 12-5pm for take out service only at their side doors. View link for all restaurants in the DC Metro Area.
Leon Restaurants - Offering FREE meals to all children. Open for take-away at 1724 L st NW 7am-4pm and 1350 Eye St NW 11am-6pm
Little Miner Taco (Rhode Island Ave)- Kids eat FREE from the kids menu during school closures in DCPS and MD (one meal per student per day)
Little Sesame - In partnership with Dream Out Loud, they will provide meals to vulnerable communities. Buy a gift card give a meal. Distribution begins March 16th at Kelly Miller Middle School 301 49th St NE, Weekdays 4-6pm
Loaves and Fishes: This program operating at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Church, is serving hot meals to go on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. 1525 Newton Street NW.
In partnership with DC Health and Capital Area Food Bank, they will support DCPS and DCPCS to ensure bags of groceries (fruits, veggies, pantry items) are available at designated food access sites. Details to come.
They will continue to offer pre-bagged groceries for neighbors at their SE and NW DC locations: The Commons (2375 Elvans Rd. SE) and The Maycroft (1474 Columbia Rd. NW)
They will continue to serve pre-packaged meals through McKenna’s Wagon - a mobile food service that delivers hot meals to two downtown locations to support community members experiencing hunger and/or homelessness
In partnership with DC Health and CAFB, offering GRAB & GO GROCERIES (fruits and veggies until supplies run out):
For Updated information go to Ongoing Updates About Joyful Food Markets
Wednesdays 12:30-2pm (grab and go groceries) THEARC West Campus (Ward 8) and HD Woodson HS (Ward 7)
Thursdays 12:30-2pm (grab and go groceries) Kimball Elementary (Ward 7) and Anacostia High School (Ward 8)
Fridays 12:30-2pm (grab and go groceries) Ballou High School (Ward 8) and EW Stokes Community Freedom PCS- East End Campus (Ward 7)
Medium Rare - Delivering FREE meals to the senior community in DC
MGM Roast Beef- Offering free sandwiches or salads to any child 12 and younger, and free meals to hospital workers with ID.
Milk & Honey Cafe - 1245 H St NE. Offering FREE breakfast for Kids. Monday-Friday 8:30-10am.
N Street Village- Providing bagged breakfast 7-8:30am daily, bagged lunch from 12-12:30pm daily. For other services visit their website.
Po Boy Jim - Serving FREE meals to kids while school is closed. H Street Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, 9th Street Tue-Wed 3pm-7pm, Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Both locations only available during business hours.
Purple Patch DC- Offering a FREE grab and go kids bagged breakfast daily from 8-10am. Opening a Purple Patch Pantry from 3-9pm offering desserts & easy to go foods. Full menu is also available for take out. More info found on their Instagram page @purplepatchdc
Rasa - Will be providing FREE take-out meals to children under 18, FREE take-out meals to hospital workers (valid ID) and FREE take-out meals for their team members and their families. More on their instagram page
Safeway - Reserve two hours every Tuesday and Thursday starting March 19th from 7-9am for seniors, pregnant women and children with compromised immune systems to shop.
Spanish Catholic Center Food Pantry (Mt. Pleasant) - Every Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. 1618 Monroe St., NW. (202) 939-2400, ext. 964
St. George’s Episcopal Church - Providing hot breakfast to anyone in need every other Saturday. The next breakfast bags to go will be on Saturday, April 4th at 9am.
Succotash - Hospitality workers who are now without work or a steady income can visit Succotash Penn Quarter between 5pm-8pm daily for a free to-go dinner, fresh produce, and supplies. Dinners are offered on a first-come, first serve basis and roughly 250 meals will be available nightly (limit 2 per person, unless there is an emergency situation).
Sweetgreen - Setting up outposts in hospitals to deliver FREE salad and bowls around the city. If you would like to sign your hospital up for a free sg outpost go to bit.ly/sgimpactoutpost
Takeout Covid - Helpful list of restaurants open for delivery and takeout. There's over 500+ restaurants listed in the DC area.
Target- Setting aside its first hour of business for older shoppers and those with underlying health issues to shop, starting Wednesday.
Territory Foods - A local company, working with local chefs to create healthy meals for those that need to stay home. We deliver to homes through Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hampton Roads. Also, donating around 100+ meals every week to a local hospital unit.
Order by phone: Place orders with our new phone ordering feature. We want to make sure everyone has access to delicious, fresh food. Dial (213)344-0755 and select “2” on your phone to speak to a representative who will help get orders taken and meals delivered.
Family-Style meals: Our expanded A La Carte options give you more when you have more people to feed. Stress-free options for the whole family that both kids and grownups will love. They’re healthy, delicious, and ready in minutes.
Grocery Boxes: Fresh produce delivered to your doorstep, contact-free.
Trader Joes - Store hours will be from 9am-7pm.
Twenty Tables - Partnering with local food trucks to provide food to first responders, hospital workers, medical staff and to everyone who needs a meal in DC. Check their instagram page for locations.
Walmart - Store hours will now be from 6am-11pm.
Ward 8 Seniors - Ward 8 Seniors can receive a hot meal during Covid-19 at Mapleview Flats Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm. For more information contact the office of Councilmember Trayon White 202-724-8045
We The Pizza (Capitol Hill, Crystal City & Ballston)- Kids eat FREE while schools are closed
Whole Foods - Starting Wednesday, March 18th, customers who are 60 and older to shop one hour prior to store opening. They will also be closing two hours early to give store workers time to restock shelves.
YMCA DC - Produce is available for anyone, regardless of their affiliation with the YMCA. This will be distributed while supplies last.
YMCA Anthony Bowen- Produce: (begins Monday, March 23rd) Mondays 4-6pm
YMCA Calomiris Program Center- Produce: (begins Monday, March 23rd) Mondays 4-6pm
MEAL SITES BEYOND DC:
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA FREE MEAL SITES - Several meal sites have been announced in Maryland and Virginia, where students who rely on school lunches can receive food while schools are closed.
Arlington Food Bank - In need of food donations, so they can continue to feed families.
Bayou Bakery (1515 N. Courthouse Rd. Arlington) - Grab-and- Go lunches. Monday- Friday 11am-1pm. Feeding families and children in need with the help of Real Food for Kids.
Canapes Catering (Frederick)- Offering FREE lunches for school age children Mon-Friday until March 27th
El Sapo and Urban Butcher - Starting today they will partially convert into a neighborhood kitchen to deliver FREE meals to the elderly community. (more info on their instagram page)
Fairfax County Public Schools - FCPS is providing grab and go meals at no cost for students at 18 sites.
Manna Food Center- Will remain open while MD schools are closed.
Nourish Now- In need of donations so they can purchase food for families in need
Relish Catering- order meals from them to be provided to seniors who are unable to cook for themselves.
Silver Diner in Rio- (236 Boardwalk Place Gaithersburg, MD 20878) Offering grab-n-go meals for children and families. No ID required.
University of Maryland Food Pantry- (open to anyone with a UMD ID) will remain open through closures thus far.
Wegmans - Virginia and NC stores will open from 6am-11pm.
YMCA MD - Produce is available for anyone, regardless of their affiliation with the YMCA. This will be distributed while supplies last.
YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase - Produce: Wednesdays 4-6pm, Thursdays 9-12pm
CAQT Apartments (8733 Carroll Ave #4, Silver Spring, MD) - Produce: Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
YMCA Silver Spring - Produce: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm, Thursdays 9am-12pm
Trinity Lutheran Church (6600 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD) - Produce: Mondays 4pm-6pm, Tuesdays 9am-12pm
YMCA VA - Produce is available for anyone, regardless of their affiliation with the YMCA. This will be distributed while supplies last.
YMCA Alexandria - Produce: Mondays 4pm-6pm (begins Monday March 30th)
YMCA Arlington - Produce: Mondays 4pm-6pm
YMCA Fairfax County Reston - Produce: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm
HOW TO HELP IN YOUR COMMUNITY:
If you are interested in helping our community to ensure that families and their loved ones have what they need during this trying time -- whether financially, donating your time OR dropping off food in locations, the following is a list of organizations who may be looking for assistance. You can also DONATE towards our Emergency Fund which will go towards children and families during this difficult time. We will continue to add to this list as we receive confirmation from other organizations over the coming days:
30-Second Thank you - Thanking Healthcare Heroes Across America. Create a 30 second or less video message expressing gratitude to our healthcare heroes. Once you create a video, you can send it in an email to 30secondthankyou@gmail.com along with your first name and the state that you live in. Started by high schoolers in DC, they hope that can help them accomplish their mission of showing healthcare workers how much their service means to the people of this country.
Aunt Bertha - Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help and verified social care providers that serve them by zip code. Contact your local shelter to see what help and/or items may be needed.
Black Lives Matter DC - Supply drive for families. In need of donations (toiletries, personal and baby products, bags and financial)
Black Swan Academy- Providing toiletries and other items to young people and their families in Ward 7 & 8. Donations are needed
Bread for the City - Accepting monetary donations for groceries, diapers, and medical supplies to give clients during open hours. Please consider making a donation to support their efforts here.
Calvary Women’s Services - Donations. They will not close their doors and will maintain a safe and caring home for all the women in their housing programs.
Capital Area Food Bank - They are experiencing a shortage of volunteers, and are in critical need of help sorting and packing food in their warehouse and assisting at their offsite food distributions. To learn more and sign up, visit volunteer.capitalareafoodbank.org.
DC Central Kitchen - Donations. Financial contributions ensure that they can continue to serve the community.
DCPS Meal Site Operations - Need Volunteers! They are looking for help to support with DCPS meal site operation. Please complete their short survey and someone from their team will contact you.
Dining at a Distance - Support restaurants while practicing social distancing. Here is a list of local restaurants and business who are operating delivery and carry-out, as well as ways to support local business during temporary closures.
Edible DC - Delivery, Carry-out, Temporary Closures, Donations Needed: An Updated List of What's Happening
Farmer Relief Fund - Giving away $1,000 grants to eligible farmers who are struggling due to the pandemic. This great program currently has over 1,700 farmer applications and cannot yet help them all. Looking for donations.
Feeding America Meal Connect - Restaurants can sign up and donate their surplus food (tax deductible) to food banks in the area. Restaurants can schedule a pick up time for food banks to pick the food up.
Food it Forward - Help keep DC restaurant jobs, and help feed DC families in need by buying a meal package. Martha’s Table has teamed up with Clyde’s Restaurant Group, amongst others, to deliver meals to those in need — while helping keep restaurant workers employed.
Food Rescue US D.C. - This organization delivers healthy food from businesses, to people who have too little. Volunteers needed
Food & Friends- Free meal and grocery delivery available to people living with life-challenging illnesses. Clients must be referred by a healthcare provider. They are in urgent need of extra volunteers throughout the coming weeks. There are two volunteer opportunities, food preparation and packaging and meal and grocery delivery. More information found here.
Grace’s Table - Looking for volunteers to help feed the homeless each Saturday.
Greater DC Diaper Bank - Preparing to serve families for the next two months. Please consider making a donation to support their experts.
H St Market - For those interested in donating they are looking for online grocery store ordering/shipping, monetary donations through PayPal account: PayPal.me/CHRiSCARDi. They can also shopping for you.
Martha’s Table - May be in need of volunteers
Miriam’s Kitchen- In need of financial donations to help neighbors experiencing homelessness receive access to a sink or have a home to stay when they are sick.
Momma’s Safe Haven - Providing programming for youth and providing rides to/from DCPS meal sites. For a ride call 202-903-5122. Also consider making a donation to support their efforts.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork- In need of financial support to help them keep their doors open to homeless youth.
So Others Might Eat (SOME) - SOME is in need of items to support their clients who may be ill.
We Are Family- Volunteer to deliver groceries to seniors.
YMCA DC Food Programs- Offering FREE online culinary cooking classes via their instagram @ymcadcfood
BY WARD:
Ward 1 Errand Volunteers - Ward 1 has a sign-up sheet for volunteers who want to run errands for those who are housebound
Ward 1: If you live in Ward 1 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, call 202-681-9183 to offer or request assistance! Free food & groceries for Park View, Columbia Heights and Petworth can be found here. Ellos tienen voluntarios que hablan español!
Ward 2: If you live in Ward 2 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, call 202-688-5812 to offer or request assistance!
Ward 4: If you live in Ward 4 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, call 202-681-3098 to offer or request assistance!
Ward 5: Residents in need of fresh food. Social Conscience PBC, partnered with 3PH to start a CSA giving circle - funds raised are used to purchase CSA shares from 3PH for other members of the giving circle who indicate they need access to fresh foods. If interested sign up HERE.
Ward 5: If you live in Ward 5 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, please call 202-643-7030! Ellos tienen voluntarios que hablan español!
Ward 6: If you live in Ward 6 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, 202-683-9962
Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network - Partnering with Christ United Church hosting Community Food and Supply Drive. Donations collected at the Church (900 4th St, SW) through April- Wednesdays 4-6pm, Saturdays 12-2pm. Food Items (shelf stable food, fresh fruits and veggies), Personal Care items (soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, diapers, wipes), Cleaning Supplies (disinfectant spray and wipes, gloves, bleach, trash bags), Children’s Goods (books, cards, art supplies, working or broken laptops), Monetary donations (donate via PayPal Serve Your City indicate Mutual Aid) Want to sponsor a donation box in your building, this will make it easier and safer for people to help? Volunteer? Just learn more?
Email Karen at karenlmcmanus@gmail.com for SW-specific questions. Contact the Mutual Aid Network at ward6mutualaid@gmail.com for other questions. If you or someone you know has a critical need, call the Mutual Aid Hotline at 202-683-9962.
Ward 7 COVID Resources: The Ward 7 COVID19 Response Team is focused on connecting seniors, children, & families with info & resources for the Corona Virus crisis. For family services, call 202-688-5947. For senior services, call 202-534-4880.
Ward 7 & 8: A Ward 7 & 8 Emergency Hotline is accepting requests for groceries, hygiene products, and more. Call 202-630-0336 to get connected.
Ward 8- Trayon White and World Central Kitchen are looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food to Ward 8 Seniors. To volunteer sign up here
RESOURCES FROM DC HEALTH:
DC Health continues to recommend the same precautions that help to prevent the spread of those common illnesses:
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when feeling sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY:
COVID-19 Information & Updates
SNAP & WIC Resources
Resources for K-12
FREE Internet, Storage & More
* Civil Eats: https://civileats.com/2020/03/06/coronavirus-is-closing-schools-heres-what-it-means-for-millions-of-kids-who-rely-on-school-meals/