Bread for the City
Opens Mon 8:30 AM ET- Address
- 1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Phone
- (202) 265-2400
- Website
- breadforthecity.org
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Washington, DC. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
- Proof
- They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
In their words: “Must be a DC resident. Must provide Photo ID, Birth Certificate, and/or mail postmarked within 2 months showing proof of residence.”
This is our best read of what Bread for the City has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)
Bread for the City at 1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:30 AM – 5 PM · Fri: 8:30 AM – 1 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Must be a DC resident. Must provide Photo ID, Birth Certificate, and/or mail postmarked within 2 months showing proof of residence.
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