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Salvation Army - Social Service Office

Opens Mon 8:30 AM ET
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Address
1434 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
food pantry

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) and proof of income.

In their words: “DC residents who meet specific program requirements. Must provide Picture ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Residence, and/or Eviction/Court Notice or Utility Cut-Off Notice.”

This is our best read of what Salvation Army - Social Service Office has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat ·

Salvation Army - Social Service Office at 1434 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. DC residents who meet specific program requirements. Must provide Picture ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Residence, and/or Eviction/Court Notice or Utility Cut-Off Notice.

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