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Find Free Food In Cottage CityLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Central Union Mission

    42 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi

    Info

    Open enrollment is May 3rd at 9 AM. Clients will be able to shop not once, but twice a month!

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required

    • Thu, June 20th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required

    • Thu, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Central Union Mission

    Location

    3194 Bladensburg Road Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 745-7118

    https://www.missiondc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Comprehensive Family resource center

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Two photo IDs required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 20th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Comprehensive Family resource center

    Location

    3194 Bladensburg Road Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 745-7118

    https://www.missiondc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The MSB Outreach House

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi

    Info

    Must be a resident of Ward 5.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, June 18th (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, June 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of The MSB Outreach House

    Location

    2411 Lawrence Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 635-7559

    https://www.umc.org/

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Cottage City.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Damien Ministries Inc

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 mi

    Info

    • Serves mostly residents who have tested positive for HIV, but does not turn anyone away even if not positive for HIV.
    • Entrance is at the side of the building
    • For HIV+ clients, must show ID, proof of address, and medical insurance.
    • For emergency clients, photo ID is the only requirement. Emergency clients may visit once a month.
    • You can call ahead to confirm what documents you need to bring.

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Damien Ministries Inc

    Location

    2200 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 526-3020

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crossover Church

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.31 mi

    Info

    PG county residents only

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 21st (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Crossover Church

    Location

    5340 Baltimore Avenue

    Hyattsville, MD 20781

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 442-6478

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Northeastern Presbyterian Church

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    • Info

      • Closed during summer

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 20th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Northeastern Presbyterian Church

    Location

    2112 Varnum St. NE

    Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 316-8744

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    YMCA Calomiris Program Center

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Closed on major holidays
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Wed, June 19th (next week)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Closed on major holidays
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Wed, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Closed on major holidays
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of YMCA Calomiris Program Center

    Location

    1906 Allison Street Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 526-4233

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Plenty to Eat

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi

    Info

    • Can only pick up food for yourself, unless you have proof that you are the caregiver and their ID card
    • Located inside of Academy of Hope Public Charter School

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration on website required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, June 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Plenty to Eat

    Location

    2315 18th Place Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (202) 556-0662

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CAC Wosem- 24th Place

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.65 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 13th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 10th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, September 14th (next quarter)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of CAC Wosem- 24th Place

    Location

    2130 24th Place Northeast

    Northeast Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 643-6445

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Celestial Church of Christ

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 29th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 27th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 31st (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Celestial Church of Christ

    Location

    1880 Adams Street NE

    Washington, DC 20018

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 467-8399

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cottage City accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Cottage City do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Cottage City to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Cottage City.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cottage City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.