District of Columbia WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under 5.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
District of Columbia
11 resources in District of Columbia, plus programs open to everyone.
In District of Columbia
Start here: benefits and programs
DC Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
The District agency for SNAP food benefits, TANF cash assistance, and emergency help. Applications are free.
Who it's for: Income and residency rules apply.
Local help and services
Martha's Table
- Food
- Free
Free groceries and meals, plus family support and education programs for children and parents.
- Martha's Table Market at The Commons 2375 Elvans Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020 Directions
- Martha's Table Market at The Maycroft 1474 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC Directions
- Martha's Outfitters 2204 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 Directions
Community of Hope
- Health care
- Sliding scale
Health care, family housing support and services for families and individuals facing poverty.
- Conway Health and Resource Center 4 Atlantic St SW, Washington, DC 20032 Directions
- Family Health and Birth Center 2120 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC Directions
- The Commons at Stanton Square 2375 Elvans Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020 Directions
- Marie Reed Health Center 2155 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC Directions
LawHelp.org: District of Columbia
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free legal information, self-help guides and links to free legal aid providers in District of Columbia.
Who it's for: Anyone can read the guides; legal aid providers set their own income limits.
Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP)
- Legal help
- Free
Free civil legal services for low-income DC residents, including housing, benefits and family matters.
Who it's for: Income-eligible DC residents.
- Headquarters 64 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Directions
- Far Northeast office 4609 Polk St NE, Washington, DC 20019 Directions
Libraries, parks and things to do
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Recreation centers, pools, parks and classes across DC. Many programs are free or low-cost.
Who it's for: Open to DC residents; fees vary by program.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
- Things to do
- Free
Free access to the monuments and memorials on the National Mall, such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20037 Directions
- Washington Monument 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024 Directions
Rock Creek Park
- Things to do
- Free
Free trails, picnic areas and a nature center with programs, in a large park in the city.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015 Directions
Smithsonian Museums
- Things to do
- Free
Free admission to the Smithsonian's museums in DC, including several on the National Mall.
Who it's for: Open to everyone. Some exhibits or busy times may need a free timed pass.
- Smithsonian Castle (Information Center) 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560 Directions
Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Things to do
- Free
Free admission to see animals and explore the grounds. Free entry passes are required: reserve online, or use the limited walk-up passes.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Directions
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
National Diaper Bank Network
- Family
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find a local diaper bank for free diapers and baby supplies.
Head Start
- Education
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free early learning and family services for children from birth to age five in low-income families.
Who it's for: Income-based.
Libraries, parks and things to do
Every Kid Outdoors
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
A free pass for fourth graders and their families to visit national parks, lands and waters for a year.
Who it's for: Fourth graders and their families.
Museums for All
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Free or reduced admission to participating museums across the country for people receiving SNAP benefits. Bring your EBT card and a photo ID.
Who it's for: People receiving SNAP benefits.
National Park Service Entrance Passes and Free Days
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free entrance days at national parks, plus discounted or free passes for eligible groups.
Who it's for: Open to everyone on free days; passes have their own rules.