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Free help in Washington, DC — food pantries, shelter, recovery, and clinics

6 places in and around Washington that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Washington, DC

  • Capital Area Food Bank

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    DC-region hunger relief with 400+ partners across the metro area.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Washington, DC Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 202-644-9800 WebsiteDetails

  • DC Central Kitchen

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    Community meals, culinary job training, and healthy food access across DC.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Washington, DC Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 202-234-0707 WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Washington, DC

  • Central Union Mission

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    Emergency shelter, meals, and job training for homeless men in DC.

    Emergency shelter
    Washington, DC Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 202-745-7118 WebsiteDetails

  • So Others Might Eat (SOME)

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    Meals, housing, medical care, and job training in the District.

    Emergency shelter
    Washington, DC Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 202-797-8806 WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Washington, DC

  • Clean & Sober Streets

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    Residential recovery program for homeless men and women in DC.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groups
    Washington, DC Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 202-783-6545 WebsiteDetails

  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Washington, DC Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails
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