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DC Central Kitchen
- Address
- 425 Second Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Phone
- (202) 234-0707
- Website
- dccentralkitchen.org/
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: “The First Helping program provides breakfast to DC's homeless and low-income individuals. The organization distributes meals to partner agencies; specific eligibility for direct distribution is not listed, but the mobile program targets homeless and low-income residents.”
This is our best read of what DC Central Kitchen has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)
Hours aren't posted online. Call ahead to confirm when they're open: (202) 234-0707.
DC Central Kitchen at 425 Second Street, NW, Washington, DC provides free food. Walk in, no appointment needed. The First Helping program provides breakfast to DC's homeless and low-income individuals. The organization distributes meals to partner agencies; specific eligibility for direct distribution is not listed, but the mobile program targets homeless and low-income residents.
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