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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Bethesda, Maryland: Hours & Schedule
Bethesda has 1 free meal site listed below. Call ahead to confirm hours.
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Bethesda is a major business and government center in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, known as a national center for medical research. The directory lists 1 place to get free food here as of September 2026: 1 soup kitchens & free meals. The Church in Bethesda (5033 Wilson Lane) is one option. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Bethesda
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Bethesda, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Bethesda
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Bethesda. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Bethesda
- The Church in Bethesda: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Bethesda
- The Church in Bethesda: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Bethesda
- The Church in Bethesda: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Bethesda
- The Church in Bethesda: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Bethesda
- The Church in Bethesda: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Bethesda soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda open on weekends?
Most Bethesda soup kitchens & free meals run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Bethesda today?
Most Bethesda soup kitchens & free meals take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Bethesda?
Most Bethesda soup kitchens & free meals are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Bethesda, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Bethesda and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 20814. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda is open Monday: The Church in Bethesda. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open on Tuesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda is open Tuesday: The Church in Bethesda. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open on Wednesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda is open Wednesday: The Church in Bethesda. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda is open Thursday: The Church in Bethesda. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda are open on Friday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bethesda is open Friday: The Church in Bethesda. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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