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
8 resources in District of Columbia, plus programs open to everyone.
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In District of Columbia
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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
Bread for the City
- Food
- Free
Food and clothing, a medical clinic, and legal and social services under one roof.
Who it's for: DC residents with low income; some services need proof of DC residency.
- Northwest Center 1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Directions
- Southeast Center 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 Directions
Capital Area Food Bank
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Regional food bank that supplies a network of partner pantries and meal programs across DC. Use its site to find a pantry near you.
Who it's for: Varies by partner pantry; many require no proof of income.
DC Central Kitchen
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Prepared meals for the community plus a culinary job-training program.
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
Miriam's Kitchen
- Food
- Free
Meals and case management aimed at ending chronic homelessness in DC.
- 2401 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 Directions
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
- Housing
- Free
Meals, affordable and supportive housing, job training, and a health clinic for people experiencing homelessness or poverty.
- SOME main center 71 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Directions
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
211 Helpline
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line connecting you to local help with food, housing, utilities and more. Dial 211 or search online.
Who it's for: Anyone.
SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.
Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.
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
Feeding America Food Bank Locator
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find the food bank that serves your ZIP code.