4 listings in Washington, DC: free groceries, meals and food giveaways. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Daily: breakfast 7:30–8:30am, lunch 11:30am–12:30pm
SOME (So Others Might Eat)Washington
SOME (So Others Might Eat) serves free hot meals to anyone who needs them, every day of the year, with no questions asked: breakfast 7:30–8:30am and lunch 11:30am–12:30pm at 71 O St NW. SOME also runs a weekly emergency food pantry (Wed and Fri 9–11am, behind 60 O St NW) and daily showers.
Verified Oct 27 · some.org
No catch
Mon–Fri, 11am–4pm (closed Nov 11)
Martha's Table at The CommonsWashington
Martha's Table runs a choice-based market at The Commons (Southeast DC) where you pick fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry staples at no cost, first come, first served. Register for a free membership card with a photo ID on your first visit; you can shop twice a month and also shop for one other person. No ID yet? You get a fruit bag and can come back to register. Closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
Verified Oct 27 · marthastable.org
Catch: Register for a free membership card with a photo ID (or a clear copy) · Ages 16+ to shop · Up to twice a month
Mon–Fri, 11am–4pm (closed Nov 11)
Martha's Table Market at The MaycroftWashington
Martha's Table runs a choice-based market at The Maycroft (Northwest DC) where you pick fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry staples at no cost, first come, first served. Register for a free membership card with a photo ID on your first visit; you can shop twice a month and also shop for one other person. No ID yet? You get a fruit bag and can come back to register. Closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
Verified Oct 27 · marthastable.org
Catch: Register for a free membership card with a photo ID (or a clear copy) · Ages 16+ to shop · Up to twice a month
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm, Tue and Thu also 6–7pm, Sat 8:30am–12:30pm
Arlington Food Assistance CenterWashington
AFAC gives Arlington residents free weekly groceries, including milk, eggs, a protein, fresh fruit and vegetables, at its Nelson Street headquarters and several neighborhood sites. You need an Arlington address and a referral from an Arlington County social service agency (DHS: 2100 Washington Blvd, 703-228-1300); referrals last six months.
Verified Oct 27 · afac.org
Catch: Arlington residents only · Referral from an Arlington County social service agency required (photo ID and proof of address)
