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If you need food for you or your family, we’re here to help. Encuentre ayuda alimentaria en español aquí.

Find Food Near You

Neighbors in need of emergency food assistance can use the map and list below to find a nearby pantry or other distribution site.

Food distributions for federal workers and contractors

To support federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown, the food bank is holding additional food distributions at locations throughout its partner network. These supplemental food distributions will offer boxes of shelf-stable pantry items and fresh produce through Saturday, November 22nd. To receive food, visitors will need to show a government work ID.

See below for dates, times and locations:

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Fridays

Saturdays

 

How to Use Our Interactive Partner Map

  • Type your address into the search field of the interactive map below to find a partner near you. You can search within a custom radius.
  • Click and drag to move the map, and use the mouse wheel or +/- in the top left for zoom.
  • Select individual sites for address information as well as days and hours of operation. Please call ahead to verify hours and ensure the partner is able to provide services at this time.

 

Hunger Lifeline

Get help finding food today

When you call our Hunger Lifeline, we can help you find local organizations that can assist you with emergency food help.

To reach the Hunger Lifeline, call (202) 644-9807 or e-mail hungerlifeline@capitalareafoodbank.org