Pantry + Program

The Pantry+ Program, in partnership with DC Central Kitchen, aims to fill the need during school breaks. By utilizing our relationships with schools, our team of volunteers deliver non-perishable food items, hot meals and more to our community who are among the most vulnerable groups affected by inadequate access to food.

Did You Know?

About the Pantry+ Program

The Pantry+ Program is designed to fill the gaps in food access that occur during school breaks. Leveraging our strong relationships with schools, we deliver non-perishable foods, hot meals, and other essential items to students and families who are most vulnerable to food insecurity. By providing consistent, reliable support when school meals are unavailable, Pantry+ ensures that children and their families have the nutrition they need to stay healthy and focused, no matter the time of year.

  • The Pantry+ Program runs 5x/year prior to major holidays to ensure children and their families have what they need when school-based meals are not available to them

  • Over 200+ volunteers have supported this program, delivering 15,000+ lbs of much-needed food to our partner schools per distribution

  • DCFP has provided more than 4 million meals to families throughout Washington DC since 2020 - on track to 5 million!

How You Can Make An Impact

Helping us create a greater impact on the students, families and seniors we support, by making a donation, becoming a sponsor or learning more about what we do:

Consider making a donation today, click HERE

Interested in hosting a day of service for your team? Contacting us HERE to learn more

Want to learn more about our programs, contact us HERE

What We Are Hearing From Our Schools

“Thank you for your continued support for our most vulnerable of children. We are so grateful to our partnership with you.” - Bruce Monroe ES

“We are grateful for the food we could share in our community this week as well as the additional servings of food and soap for the upcoming weeks.” - Powell ES

“We are so glad that we were able to connect and with your help provide so much for our school community! So thankful for you all! Looking forward to more partnerships in the near future!”- Ida B Wells MS


If you need any additional information or would like to reach us directly please email us at dcfoodproject@gmail.com.