Emergency Resources
Food
- Bread for the City: Food Pantry and Free Farmers Market open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Current DC identification OR proof of DC residency (within 3 months) is required. Free Farmers Markets: Free, fresh, and seasonal produce. Every second Friday of the month from 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. or while supply lasts.
- Capital Area Food Bank: To reach the Hunger Lifeline, call (202) 644-9807 or e-mail [email protected]
- To utilize their interactive map to locate food resources in your area visit https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/
- NW Community Food: Non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in DC with fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, household and personal hygiene items. Provides resource links to DC residents (Legal services, Immigrant Advocacy, WIC, Crisis intervention, Mutual Aid, Clothing). Open Sundays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 4225 Connecticut Ave, NW
- St. Paul's Weekly Lunches: Prime Time Center at St. Paul’s Senior ministry gathers on Wednesday for seated exercise followed by pre-plated lunch and entertainment. Welcome to those 50+ and vaccinated. Pre-registration is required. Please notify Joy Belew by 11 a.m. on the Friday prior to each week’s program to participate. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. 4900 Connecticut Ave., NW Phone: (202) 966-5489 Email: [email protected]
- Woodley House Food Pantry: Provides food staples, frozen meat, and fresh produce to Woodley House residents and community neighbors in need. Tuesdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Open to all DC residents. Must provide proof of residency with current photo ID, passport, or utility bill, etc. Valenti House 2711 Connecticut Ave., NW Phone: 202-830-3508
Warming/Cooling Centers
- Find a list of locations that are open when DC Government activates the Cold Emergency Plan: https://snow.dc.gov/service/warming-centers-and-facilities
- Find a list of cooling center available in hot weather: https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c975110d05a24acba55f65eef283e05b
Mental Health Crisis:
The Community Response Team (CRT) can provide immediate assistance to individuals experiencing emotional, psychiatric or substance use challenges. Call 202-673-6495 to request an on-the-spot assessment and linkage to mental or behavioral health services or visit https://dbh.dc.gov/service/community-response-team
Additional Support:
- For other resources available for older adults in the District, call the DC Department of Aging and Community Living at 202-724-5626 or visit https://dacl.dc.gov/
- If you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited contact Adult Protective Services at 202-541-3950 or visit https://dacl.dc.gov/service/adult-protective-services-0
- Resources in Montgomery County: Contact the Aging and Disabilities Resource Unit at (240) 777-3000 or visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/
- Resources in Other Locations: The Eldercare Locator can provide information on aging services anywhere in the United States. Call 1-800-677-1116 or visit https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
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