WEEKLY recurring events

Martha’s Table is a community-led organization committed to serving the children, families and communities in D.C. It impacts communities through four pillars: Quality Education, Family Supports, Health and Wellness, and Community Investments (Source: Martha’s Table, 2024).

Martha’s Table has a few no-cost, recurring events for D.C. residents:

Lobby Market for no-cost groceries 2x/month | ID required for sign-up:

Commons location: 2375 Elvans Rd SE, 11:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday-Friday

Maycroft location: 1474 Columbia Rd NW, 11:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday-Friday

McKenna's Wagon for no-cost hot meals 365 days/year | delivered via van in downtown DC:

New Jersey Ave. and I St. NW @ 5:15PM – 5:40PM

19th and H Street NW @ 6:00PM – 6:25PM

Donate sandwiches or trail mix. Schedule food donation Here. 

Martha's Outfitters for adult clothing & children's clothing via a monthly credit | ID required for sign-up

2204 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE 10:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday

Call directly at (202) 885-9613

Clothing Donations

Diaper Bank for no-cost diapers only at Commons location | 2375 Elvans Rd SE

11:00AM-2:00PM Mondays 

Arrive with proof of child ie. birth certificate, medical card, or health certificate 

WEEKLY Food Distributions + Thrift Shop 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD

So What Else - Montgomery County is the Montgomery County chapter of the larger So What Else Helps organization. So What Else - Montgomery County hosts a Food Pantry and Thrift Shop in North Bethesda for community food and clothing needs. Additionally, they have distributions in Gaithersburg listed below. Appointments are required for the Wyaconda Rd location - click the button below to make an appointment.

The schedules are as follows:

Mondays: All Sites CLOSED

Tuesdays:

- 10:00AM - 4:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Diapers Only) | Items Available: Diapers, food pickups are by appointment only.

- 10:00AM - 6:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Thrift Store) | Items Available: Clothing.

- 10:00AM - 12:00PM: Frederick Towne Mall, Golden mile @ Frederick Towne Mall (Second Tuesday of the month only)

- 11:20AM - 1:30PM: South Lake Elementary | Food Distribution.

Wednesdays:

- 10:00AM - 4:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Diapers Only) | Items Available: Diapers, food pickups are by appointment only.

- 10:00AM - 6:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Thrift Store) | Items Available: Clothing.

Thursdays:

- 10:00AM - 12:00PM: Pathways Food Distribution, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD | Items Available: Food

- 10:00AM - 4:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Diapers Only) | Items Available: Diapers, food pickups are by appointment only.

- 10:00AM - 6:00PM: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda (Thrift Store) | Items Available: Clothing.

WEEKLY and BI-WEEKLY Food Distributions

So What Else - D.C. is the D.C. chapter of the larger So What Else Helps organization. So What Else - D.C. serves the Washington D.C. with mobile food distributions on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.

The locations and schedules are as follows:

Weekly Distributions

Mental Health Site | Held every Tuesday at 4312 Halley Terrace SE, Washington, DC from 11:30AM until supplies run out.

Wingate Towers | Held every Tuesday and Thursday at 4660 Martin Luther King Ave SW, Washington, DC from 12:00PM until supplies run out.

Wingate Gardens | Held every Tuesday and Thursday at 4660 Martin Luther King Ave SW, Washington, DC from 12:15PM until supplies run out.

Highland Dwellings | Held every Tuesday at 662 Atlantic St SE, Washington, DC from 12:45PM until supplies run out.

Cedar Heights | Held every Wednesday at 1548 Butler St SE, Washington, DC from 11:00AM until supplies run out.

Oxford Manor | Held every Wednesday at 2607 Bowen Rd SE, Washington, DC from 12:00PM until supplies run out.

Washington View | Held every Wednesday at 2629 Douglas Rd SE, Washington, DC from 12:00PM until supplies run out.

Wheeler Terrace | Held every Wednesday at 1233 Valley Ave SE, Washington, DC from 1:00PM until supplies run out.

Fairway Distribution | Held every Friday at 2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC from 11:00AM until supplies run out.

Bi-Weekly Distributions

Meadow Brooks (Community Center) | Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 3647 Sixth St SE, Washington, DC from 12:00 pm until supplies run out. 

Randle Hill (Community Center) | Held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 3300 Sixth St SE, Washington, DC from 12:00 pm until supplies run out. 

WEEKLY recurring events

SOME is a D.C.-based organization that provides a variety of services to individuals who are seeking support. SOME's services include: "Housing, Emergency and Social Services, Healthcare, Education and Workforce Development, and Advocacy" (Source: SOME, 2023).

SOME offers multiple resources throughout the week. Please keep in mind that some resources require proof of D.C. residency.

Free Hot Meals: Every day, year-round | 7:30AM - 8:30AM | 75 Hanover Place NW (1st floor of Isaiah House) | Open to All.

Showers: Every day, year-round | 75 Hanover Place NW (1st floor of Isaiah House) | Open to All.

Clothing: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:00AM - 12:00AM | 61 O Street, NW | No ID required for adults.

Food Pantry: Emergency Food distributed on Wednesdays and Fridays | 9:00AM - 11:00AM | To the right of 75 Hanover Place NW (behind 60 O. St.) | ID required and persons can receive pantry items once a week.

Medical Clinic: Mondays - Fridays | 8:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Walk-in hours: 8:00AM - 11:00AM | 60 O Street, NW | Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident | Appointments: 202-797-8806.

Dental Clinic: Mondays - Fridays | Walk-in hours: 8:00AM to 11:00AM, 1:00PM to 3:00PM | 60 O Street, NW | Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident | Appointments: 202-797-8806.

Counseling and Mental Health Treatment & Case Management (Help with IDs, Benefits, Referrals): Mondays - Fridays | Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am | 60 O Street, NW | Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident | Appointments: 202-797-8806.

Legal Assistance: Tuesdays | 60 O Street, NW | Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident.

Addiction Treatment: Mondays - Fridays | Drop-In Groups: 8:45AM to 9:45AM | Walk-in hours: 8:00AM to 11:00AM | 60 O Street, NW | Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident | Appointments: 202-797-8806.

Senior Services: Call 202-797-8806.

Center for Employment Training: Mondays - Fridays | Apply in person: 8:30am to 11:00am | 4430 Benning Road, NE | Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to produce a state-issued ID, a Social Security Card, a Birth Certificate, and a current TB test result. Applicants must be pass a drug test and possess the basic math and English skills needed to benefit from the program.

Senior Housing: 667 Good Hope Road, SE | Applicants must be at least 60 years of age and capable of self-care. Additional eligibility guidelines apply, click here for more | Call 202-292-4493 for more info.

Temporary Emergency Housing for Abused or Neglected Seniors: Call 202-292-4493 for more info.

Mail Service: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM to 1:00PM | 61 O Street, NW | Clients must change their personal address at their local post office to 71 O Street, NW. Clients may sign-up to receive a text and/or email notification for when their mail arrives. | Open to all. ID required to collect mail. | Call 202-797-8806 for more info.

Hygiene Kits: Every day, year-round | Starting at 7:30AM | Location: 61 O Street, NW | Clients may receive two kits a month | Open to all. ID required to collect kits.