Food Program

Get fresh groceries every month!

Head to either of our centers during food pantry hours to get fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, as well as shelf-stable items.

Choice is back! You will get to choose what goes in your groceries when picking up based on a points system.

Proof of the size of your household:

• The amount of food given will be according to household size.
  •  Proof of household size:
    • School Records 
    • TANF records 
    • Insurance information 
    • Lease information 
  •  One bag will be given if no proof is provided.

A form of identification:

• • Current DC license or Current DC identification Card
  • Current Government Issued identification card with DC Address
  • OR ID (passport, expired ID, bank card, SNAP card, etc.) PLUS 
    • Current lease 
    • Govt issued document proving current DC residency 
    • Proof of CURRENT DC residency (bill, TANF info, Insurance records, etc.) 
•  If you are unable to come in and would like to send someone else to pick up your food, they will need to bring the following:
  • Their photo ID
  • Your current DC ID

Get Food

We are open Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm – please come visit us in person! Current DC identification OR proof of DC residency (within 3 months) is required.

Conseguir comida

Estamos ofreciendo bolsas de comestibles para recoger en nuestro centro sureste, 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, y nuestro centro noroeste, 1525 7th St NW. Las bolsas están disponibles de lunes a jueves de 9:30 am a 12:00 pm y 1:30 pm a 4:00 pm en la puerta principal. No es necesario registrarse.

Free Farmers Markets

Pick up free, fresh, and seasonal produce at our regular markets!
Michelle Obama Southeast Center: Every second, fourth, and fifth (if applicable) Friday of the month at 9 AM*

Northwest Center: Free farmers markets on every first and third Friday of the month at 9 AM

*ends at 11:45 or until we run out of food, whichever comes first

See our calendar of upcoming markets here!