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Dc Central Kitchen, Inc.

Opens Mon 8 AM ET
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Address
425 Second 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
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.

In their words: “At-risk individuals, specifically chronically homeless and hungry adults. The organization distributes meals to partner agencies (shelters, transitional homes, rehabilitation clinics) which then refer clients to their training program.”

This is our best read of what Dc Central Kitchen, Inc. has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 8 AM – 4 PM
Tue 8 AM – 4 PM
Wed 8 AM – 4 PM
Thu 8 AM – 4 PM
Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat ·

Dc Central Kitchen, Inc. at 425 Second St. NW, Washington, DC provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. At-risk individuals, specifically chronically homeless and hungry adults. The organization distributes meals to partner agencies (shelters, transitional homes, rehabilitation clinics) which then refer clients to their training program.

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