Food Access

This Food Access page below, is compiled with information of meal sites, organization and other businesses in the District who may be providing access to food and other necessities to students, families and seniors.

If you are a school administrator, teacher, parent, organization or someone who knows a family who may need help accessing food, please forward them this information or reach out to us at dcfoodproject@gmail.com.

DC Food Project Team

DC Federal Nutrition Programs Toolkit:

These Toolkits are designed to help people find information and resources on food assistance programs in the District, including how to qualify and apply. These Toolkits do not have a complete list of food resources or eligibility criteria. More information can be found by calling the phone number or visiting the listed websites under each program.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES:

We recommend contacting the locations below to see ask if they are still providing food and household items. You can also click on the name of the organization (if in blue) to be directed their organizations website.

Ward 1:

  • Martha’s Table NW at The Maycroft- 1474 Columbia Rd, NW. Monday-Friday 11am-4pm (202-329-6608) no-cost groceries 2x/month, ID required for sign up

  • Spanish Catholic Center- 1618 Monroe St, NW. Wednesdays 9am-12pm (202-939-2400)

  • The Salvation Army To Sherman Ave- 3335 Sherman Ave, NW. Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm (202-829-0100)

  • The Table Church- 1459 Columbia Rd, NW distributed on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 7:15am until food is gone (202-618-6050)

  • YWCA National Capital Area Food Pantry- 2303 14th St, NW, Suite 100. Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 3pm (202) 626-0700)

Ward 2:

  • Food For All- 1810 16th St, NW. Friday and Saturday Food Delivery 9-12pm. Call for delivery (240-505-4607)

  • Greater New Hope Baptist Church- 816 8th St, NW distribution on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11:30am-2:30pm (202-842-1036)

  • Martha’s Table McKenna’s Wagon- 19th and H Street NW @ 6pm – 6:25pm for no-cost hot meals 365 days/year delivered via van in downtown DC

  • Miriam's Kitchen- 2401 Virginia Ave  NW, Providing scratch meals only outside Monday - Friday: Breakfast 7-8 am and Dinner: 4:30-5:30 pm (202-452-8926)

  • National City Christian Church- 5 Thomas Circle, NW. Wednesdays 10am-1pm (202-232-0323)

Ward 3:

  • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - 4900 Connecticut Ave, NW distribution on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm (202-966-5489)

Ward 4:

  • Church of Christ- 4801 16th St NW distribution 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am (202-882-4711)

  • Emory Beacon of Light, Inc.- 6100 Georgia Ave, NW. Tuesdays ONLY 10am-2pm (202-829-5732)

  • Sixth Church Food Closet- 5413 16th St, NW distribution the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm (202-723-5377)

  • Southern Rock Baptist Church- 750 Buchanan St, NW distribution on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am until food is gone, please bring own bags (202-722-9690)

Ward 5:

  • Cac Wosem- 24th Place- 2130 24th Place, NE distribution on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 1pm-3pm (240-643-6445)

  • Central Union Mission- 3194 Bladensburg Rd, NE Suite B. Distributions change week to week. Monday-Thursday every other week at 930am & 1230pm, other weeks at 130pm. May want to call to determine which week is serving at what time (202-745-7118)

  • Crowder Owens Calvary Food Bank- 1608 Rhode Island Ave, NE. Tuesdays 12pm-2pm (202-529-2299)

  • Damien Ministries Food Pantry- 2200 Rhode Island Ave, NE. Tuesdays 10am-4pm

  • First Baptist Church Of Deanwood -1008 45th Street, NE. Saturdays 9am-11am

  • International House of Prayer- 1915 Rhode Island Ave, NE. Monday and Friday 8am-12pm. Call to make appointment for pickup of delivery (202-409-7443)

  • Langston Terrace Community Resident Council, Inc.- 667 24Th St, NE. Fridays by appointment, please call (202-717-3771)

  • MSB Outreach House- 2411 Lawrence St, NE. Fridays 10am-2pm (202-635-7559)

  • North Capitol Collaborative, Inc.- 2000 Rhode Island Ave, NE distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Call for details (202-588-1800)

  • Plenty to Eat- 2315 18th Place, NE. Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm-4pm

  • Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church- 1029 Monroe St, NE distribution on the 4th Wednesday of each month 9am-12pm (202-526-8822)

  • So Others Might Eat (SOME)- 71 O St, NW. Monday-Sunday 730am-9am (202-797-8806)

  • Women's Collective- 1818 New York Ave, NE. Tuesday & Thursday by appointment ONLY (202-483-7003)

  • YMCA Calomiris Program Center- 1906 Allison St, NE. Monday - Friday 12pm-1pm

Ward 6:

  • Bread for the City NW Medical Center- 1525 7th St, NW. Delivery ONLY- please call to get on the list (202-265-2400)

  • Father McKenna Center- 19th St NW. Monday - Thursday 130pm-230pm in front of St Aloysuis Church (202-842-1112)

  • First Rising Zion Baptist Church- 602 N St NW. Call for appointment (202-289-4480)

  • Martha’s Table McKenna’s Wagon- New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW @ 5:15pm – 5:40pm for no-cost hot meals 365 days/year delivered via van in downtown DC

  • New Samaritan Baptist Church- 1105 Florida Ave, NE. Wednesdays 12pm-1pm (202-397-1870)

  • The Holy Temple Church- 439 12th St, SE. Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm (202-547-8364)

  • We Are Family Senior Outreach Network- 474 Ridge St, NW. Delivery for Seniors Only in Columbia Heights, Shaw, Petworth & Adams Morgan. Call for details (202-487-8698)

Ward 7:

  • Church of The Atonement- 5073 East Capitol St, SE distribution on the 4th Saturday of the month 11am-2pm (202-582-4200)

  • Church Of The Incarnation, St. Vincent De Paul Society- 880 Eastern Ave  NE distribution on the 3rd Friday of the month 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

  • DC Dream Center- 2909 Pennsylvania Ave SE. Meals on Fridays & Saturdays 12pm-2pm. Available for all, government ID required of person picking up for someone else (limit of one extra).

  • Dupont Park SDA Church- 3942 Alabama Ave SE. Tuesdays & the third Thursday of the month and by appointment. 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and by appointment (202-583-7416)

  • Eastbrooke Apartments (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 323 62nd St, NE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 11:45 am to 12:15 pm

  • East Washington Heights Baptist- 2220 Branch Ave, SE distribution every 3rd Thursday of the month. Call for details (202-582-4811)

  • Edgewood Baptist Church 3408 C Street, SE distribution on the 3rd Thursday of the month 10am-2pm (202-398-4856)

  • Food & Clothing Center Of Ward 7- 4929 Ames St NE, Monday- Thursday 10:30 am to 2 pm (202-398-5504)

  • Good Success Christian Church- 4401 Sheriff Rd, NE. Wednesdays 12pm-2pm (301-661-5442)

  • Greater Deliverance Christian Center- 441 Chaplin St, SE distribution on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 11am. (202-575-5979)

  • J.W. King Senior Center (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 4638 H St, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 12:30 pm to 1 pm

  • Love is Action Food Pantry- 500 56th St, NE distribution on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 5pm-8pm and the Last Saturday of the month 9am-12pm (240-463-8035)

  • Milestone Senior Residences (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 3605 Minnesota Ave, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:30 am to 10 am

  • New Macedonia Baptist Church- 4115 Alabama Ave, SE distribution every other Wednesday (202-583-5555)

  • Park Naylor Community Center (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 2547 Naylor Rd, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm

  • RCCG New Wine Assembly- 1515 Kenilworth Ave, NE. Saturdays 10am-12pm. Call for details (202-398-2211)

  • Saint Benedict The Moor- 320 21st St, NE distribution is on the 3rd Monday of each month from 8am-12pm ( 202-397-3895 main church number & 202-397-1616 hotline for food and retail assistance)

  • Triangle View Senior Residence (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 3600 B St, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:15 am to 10:45 am

  • Urban Outreach- 5343 C St, SE. Thursday and Saturday 10am-2pm. Call and leave voicemail for someone to contact you (202-575-4867)

Ward 8:

  • Allen Chapel AME Church- 498 Alabama Ave, SE. Fridays 930am-12pm (202-889-7296)

  • Assumption Outreach- 220 Highview Place, SE. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-12pm (202-561-5941)

  • Bread For the City SE Center- 1640 Good Hope Rd, SE. Delivery only for residents in Wards 7 & 8 ONLY. Call (202-587-0530)

  • Brighter Day Ministries Food Pantry- 421 Alabama Ave SE. Call for details (202- 889- 3660)

  • Carver Hall Community Center (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 2338 Pitts Place, Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 2:45pm to 3:15pm

  • Congress Park Community Center (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 1345 Savannah St, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 3:30 pm to 4 pm

  • Covenant Baptist Food Pantry- 3845 South Capitol St, SW. Thursdays 930am-1230pm (202-704-4728)

  • Frederick Douglas Community Center (DC Central Kitchen: Grab & Go Lunches for Seniors & Adults)- 1427 Cedar St, SE. Two meals may be picked up every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

  • Freedom Chapel Church- 1430 Alabama Ave, SE. Times and days vary, please call (202-561-1000)

  • House of Help City of Hope- 2322 16th St, SE. Wednesdays 930am until food runs out (202-249-8511)

  • Jehovah Jireh Community Development- 100 Joilet St, SW. Wednesdays & Saturdays 11am-2pm (301-442-7253)

  • Martha’s Outfitters- 2204 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday for adult clothing & children's clothing via a monthly credit. Sign up required in-person with ID. Call directly at (202) 885-9613

  • Martha’s Table at The Commons- 2375 Elvans Rd, SE. Monday-Friday 11am-4pm no-cost groceries 2x/month, ID required for sign up

  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church- 1600 Morris Rd, SE. Thursdays 1030am-1230pm (202-678-4999)

  • Temple of Praise- 700 Southern Ave, SE. Saturdays 1pm-4pm (202-491-1787)

OTHER MEAL SITES:

  • Aunt Bertha - Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help by zip code. (Shelters, Food Services and more)

  • Capital Area Food Bank- Information continues to be added to their site notifying families where food will be distributed

  • Common Good City Farm (300 V St NW, Ward 1) provides a list of community Resources on their website

  • DC Department of Aging and Community Living - Seniors who need assistance or information should call 202-724-5626. The center will do a quick assessment and connect you with the appropriate service. Additional information can also be found on their website.

  • DC Dream Center (Ward 7) - Is a center for community where the needs of people in our city, especially youth, are met. More information can be found on their website.

  • Feed the Family Pantry- 4225 Connecticut Ave, NW (Ward 3). Offering fresh produce and cleaning supplies Sundays 1pm-4pm. Located in the back of the old Walgreens across from the UDC/Van Ness Metro. Enter the Alley off Veazey Terrace NW

  • Feed The Fridge- Grab n go meals, no registration, no ID required. Anyone can grab a free meal and are available first come first serve in select DCPS and DPR locations.

    • Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Pl SE

    • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Richard England Clubhouse 14 - 4103 Benning Rd NE (Ward 7)

    • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - FBR Branch - 1901 Mississippi Ave SE (Ward 8)

    • Rita Bright Family & Youth Center- 2500 14th St NW (Ward 1) Mon-Fri 10am until supplies last or building closes

  • Food For All DC- Serving those who are homebound, including elderly citizens, handicapped, or single mothers with young children. Social Worker referral preferred. Call (240) 505-4607.

  • GET HELP HOTLINE- Residents that are homebound because of COVID-19 can request support from the District for food and other essential items call 1-888-349-8323.

  • Grocery Plus Program - Grocery Plus offers monthly pantry essentials for residents 60+ to help you maximize your food and nutrition. Monthly boxes are distributed at select sites throughout DC. Check out their flyer HERE.

  • Martha’s Table - In partnership with DC Health and Capital Area Food Bank, will support DCPS and DCPCS to ensure bags of groceries (fruits, veggies, pantry items) are available at designated food access sites.

  • Meals on Wheels- They are committed to supporting their senior neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.

  • Spanish Catholic Center Food Pantry  (Mt. Pleasant) 1618 Monroe St., NW (Ward 1) - call (202) 939-2400, ext. 964

MEAL SITES BEYOND DC (MD & VA):

HELP BY WARD:

  • 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! 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 3 Mutual Aid: If you live in Ward 3 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, please call 202-556-1315 or email ward3.mutualaid@gmail.com (se habla espanol).

  • 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: 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 Mutual Aid Network - If you live in Ward 6 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, contact ward6mutualaid@gmail.com for questions or call 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: If you live in Ward 7 or 8 and need help or wish to offer assistance to your neighbors, please call 202-630-0336 to get connected.

  • Ward 8 Seniors - Ward 8 Seniors can contact Councilmember Trayon White’s office fore more information on assitance 202-724-8045

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY: