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Bread for the City

Opens Fri 8:30 AM ET
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Address
1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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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)

Sun ·
Mon 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tue 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 1 PM
Sat ·

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.

Bread for the City provides DC community members with fresh produce, meat, nonperishables, and free farmers markets on a monthly basis, allowing clients to choose what goes in their grocery bag.

What it looks like

Bread for the City

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