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.

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 Shipley Terrace.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Shipley Terrace 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.

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.

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 Shipley Terrace do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

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

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Shipley Terrace 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 Shipley Terrace.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Shipley Terrace for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Shipley Terrace - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Shipley TerraceLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Covenant House Greater Washington
5 minutes
average wait time

0.38 mi
Info
Call 2026109600 to set an appointment
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2001 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 247-0747
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Food pantry (groceries)
Friends Of Douglass Community Center
5 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Serves residents of the Colombia district.
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Saturday
Location
1922 Frederick Douglass Court Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 285-5354
Food pantry (groceries)
Frederick Douglass Community Center
10 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, July 11th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, August 8th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
2000 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 317-1490
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.
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 Shipley Terrace.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
THEARC
no ratings yet

0.38 mi
Info
Clothing available for youth between ages 18 - 24
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2001 Mississippi Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 889-5901
http://www.thearcdc.org/partners-programs/programs/prevention-services-youth-center
Food pantry (groceries)
Allen Chapel AME
2 minutes
average wait time

0.6 mi
Info
http://acamec.org/staff-calendar
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, June 7th (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, June 14th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2439 Ainger Place Southeast
Garfield Heights, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 610-7250
http://acamec.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
The ARC Theatre Food Pantry
no ratings yet

0.5 mi
Info
The food pantry is located at the white tent inside the parking lot of the ARC Theatre.

Provides dry goods and fresh produce
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, July 10th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
1801 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(443) 900-8205
Grocery delivery
Martha's Table-The Commons Lobby Market (Southeast)
24 minutes
average wait time
Info
DC Diaper Bank distribution: Monday 11 AM – 2 PM

Proof of D.C. residence is required upon registration.

We also issue Martha Table cards which you may get when you sign up to come to the market, and you can shop 2xs a month.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2375 Elvans Road Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
no ratings yet

0.98 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:30 am
- 10:30 am–12:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1600 Morris Rd SE
Washington, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 678-4999
Food pantry (groceries), Other
Bread for the City - Southeast Center
17 minutes
average wait time

1.44 mi
Info
Fresh produce & meat available at every visit. Delivery available on a case by case basis; please call to inquire. Medical care is also available by appointment, including dental and vision.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Client choice pantry
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Other: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
1700 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast
Fairlawn, DC 20020
directions
Contact
(202) 773-2308
https://breadforthecity.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Martha's Table - UPO-Petey Greene
30 minutes
average wait time

1.51 mi
Info
*Community Pop-up Grocery Distribution
- Requirements
  Pop up food pantry
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2907 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Southeast Washington, DC 20032
directions
Contact
(202) 328-6608
https://marthastable.org/operations/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Shipley Terrace 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.
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.
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 Shipley Terrace do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Shipley Terrace 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 Shipley Terrace.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Shipley Terrace for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.