Service Providers - Northwest DC
Service providers for shelter and food in each quadrant of the city:
19th Street Baptist Church
Emergency food baskets
Address:
4606 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-829-2773
Fax: 202-291-6877
Email: office@nsbcdc.org
Hours: 9:30am-12:00pm (W & F)
Population Served: DC residents
Restrictions: Referrals from CHANGE, Inc. required
6th Presbyterian Church
Emergency food (A person may only receive a food bag twice. After two visits, clients are required to have a referral. Food can be obtained for another person by calling and presenting their ID before noon on distribution day.)
URL: www.sixthpresbyterian.org
Address:
5413 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-723-5377
Fax: 202-723-8416
Email: office@sixthpresbyterian.org
Hours: 12:30pm-1:30pm (every 2nd and 4th Wed of every month)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Restrictions: Referral required after second visit
Action for Peace Through Prayer & Aid
Food, clothing; Chapel service: 11:30am (Su), Dance class for children: 4:00pm (Tu), Hair Cuts: once a month, first Thursday at 2:00pm.
Address:
319 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-939-0754
Fax: 202-939-0864
Email: appasc@aol.com
Contact Person: Rev. Choi
Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm (M-Sa) Call for an appointment
Population Served: Homeless people and poor persons
Specialized Services: Bilingual (Korean/English) staff, free wedding dress service for the homeless (sliding-fee scale for laundry) and pastoral counseling
Andromeda Transcultural Health Center
HIV/ AIDS services: primary care; case management, mental health: Adult and children psychiatry, group therapy, emergency food
URL: www.andromedahealthcenter.org
Address:
1400 Decatur Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-291-4707
Fax: 202-723-4560
Email: andromeda@andromedahealthcenter.org
Contact Person: Haber Yissenhak
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (Mon- Sat)
Population Served: Predominantly Hispanics, but also deals with anyone in need
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible, Multi-lingual (Spanish/English/French/Amharic, Creole) staff
Barney Senior Program
Food, recreation, transportation, literacy program, nutrition information, counseling, medical transportation, care giver's case management
URL: www.barneyhouse.org
Address:
504 Kennedy Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-939-9020
Fax: 202-939-5755
Contact Person: Project Director
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: Seniors over 60 in Wards 1 and 4
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff. Several satellite sites in the DC area, please call to find out if there's one near you.
Berean Baptist Church
Provides food and clothing; religious counseling upon entry
URL: www.bereanbaptistchurchdc.com
Address:
924 Madison Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-829-8454
Fax: 202-723-3294
Email: bereanbc1877@aol.com
Contact Person: Rev. Deborah Threats
Hours: 9:00am-11:00am (F)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Bread for the City
Food, clothing, medical clinic, social services, legal advice and representation
URL: www.breadforthecity.org
Address:
1525 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-265-2400
Fax: 202-518-0545
Email: info@breadforthecity.org
Hours: Varies by program
Population Served: Low-income DC residents
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: For the food program; must live in NW, SE, or SW Washington. Must also be disabled, elderly, or have children under 18 living with you. Must bring proof of these specifications.
Canaan Baptist Church
Emergency food
URL: www.canaanbapt.com
Address:
1607 Monroe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-234-5330
Fax: 202-332-7349
Email: cbc_pastorsecretary@verizon.net
Contact Person: Carie Ivey/ Mary Eaton
Hours: 10:00am-3:00pm
Population Served: Emergency food
Center City Community Corporation
Emergency food, clothing, employment counseling, youth programs, housing, rental and utility assistance when funds are available
Address:
128 M Street, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-789-0867
Fax: 202-408-5311
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Service area bounded by Michigan Ave. NE on the north, The Mall on the south, 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Square on the west, and B&O Railroad on the east.
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Residents of the service area have priority. Referrals required from agencies outside service area. Agencies should call to confirm what is available before making referrals.
Change, Inc.
Food, food distribution, emergency clothing, food referrals. Rental, emergency financial and job assistance; social services, counseling, language interpretation, youth tutorial services, substance abuse counseling and referrals.
Address:
1413 Park Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-387-3725
Fax: 202-387-3729
Email: changeinc@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Gracie Rowland
Hours: Counseling and Assessment: M-F, 9:00am-5:30pm; Food Distribution: M-F, 9:00am-12 noon; Food; Referrals: 9:00am-12:00pm (M-W); Clothing Bank: Anytime
Population Served: Residents of Wards I and 4
Specialized Services: Bilingual staff (Spanish/English). Handicapped accessible.
Restrictions: Referrals from social service agencies or congregations preferred. ID required.
Community Family Life Services
Community Family Life Services: Food for families once a month. Clothing distribution for men and women every week. Ongoing employment assistance and job placement. Casework services, transitional housing for homeless families and single adults, rent and utility assistance. Youth and senior youth services.
URL: www.cflsdc.org
Address:
305 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-347-0511
Fax: 202-347-0520
Email: cfls@cflsdc.org
Contact Person: Anyone
Hours: 10:00am-1:00pm (M-F), Open Hours; Clothing distribution: Women--10:00am-12:00pm (W & Th),
Men--11:00am-1:00pm (F).
Population Served: For food program: families within a 20 block radius. For other services: call for further information and restrictions.
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Referrals preferred. Advance appointment is necessary. Proof of residency required for payment of rent, mortgage, and utility bills in specified population area.
Cornerstone Baptist Community Church
Emergency food
Address:
3636 Dixon Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Phone: 301-894-7998
Fax: 301-894-5878
Email: c.cbcc@verizon.net
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (Tu & F)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Restrictions: Referrals preferred from agency or individual who can substantiate need
Dinner Program for Homeless Women
Nutritious meals, clothing, support services, toiletries, legal assistance, employment training, emergency referrals, computer workshop, showers and laundry
URL: www.dphw.org
Address:
945 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-737-4172
Fax: 202-347-7217
Email: dinnerprogram@dphw.org
Contact Person: Erika Barry
Hours: 4:00pm-7:30pm (Su-Th)
Population Served: Homeless women and children in the Metro area
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Women and children only
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker
Food and clothing
Address:
503 Rock Creek Church Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-882-9649 or 202-829-7625; no answering machine on either line
Contact Person: Kathy Boylan, Colleen McCarthy, and Artlaffin McCarthy
Hours: 9:00am-11:00am (W)
Population Served: Anyone in need of food or clothing
Family Place, Mt. Pleasant
Lunch and emergency food, social services, Spanish/English interpretation, prenatal and parenting classes, respite child care services, support groups, ESL classes and Spanish literacy classes
URL: www.TheFamilyPlaceDC.org
Address:
3309 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-265-0149
Fax: 202-483-0650
Email: ccfountain@thefamilyplacedc.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Pregnant women and parents with children, ages 0-5. Anyone in need.
Specialized Services: Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff. Child care while parent is in class.
Restrictions: Referrals from social workers, caseworkers, or providers preferred.
First Helping
Referrals, street outreach and substance abuse counseling
URL: www.dccentralkitchen.org
Address:
1328 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-387-2015
Fax: 202-387-2016
Email: firsthelping@dccentralkitchen.org
Contact Person: Craig Keller
Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm (M-F) Office: 8:00am-5:30pm
Population Served: Homeless men and women
Foggy Bottom Food Pantry
Eligible recipients can receive a bag of canned and other groceries.
URL: www.theunitedchurch.org
Address:
1920 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-1495
Fax: 202-530-0406
Email: info@theunitedchurch.org
Contact Person: Ronald Defalco
Hours: 10:00am-12 noon (2nd & 4th Sat of every month)
Population Served: District of Columbia residents only.
Specialized Services: Multi-lingual (Spanish/German/English) staff available. Handicap friendly.
Restrictions: Must be a resident of DC and provide proof of residence and a picture ID. Referrals from other agencies or congregations preferred. Must show proof of eligibility for aid and have own cooking facility.
Food For All Program
Food for needy families. Emergency food services. Deliveries available.
Address:
1810 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 301-984-0217 OR 202-489-8676
Fax: 301-984-0218
Email: info@amurt.us
Contact Person: Peter Sage, Executive Director
Hours: 9:00am-7:00pm (M-Sa)
Population Served: Anyone in need in Metro DC
Restrictions: Call-ins or referrals required.
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Newcomer Community Service Center
Food, referrals, counseling, social services, translation services, ESL classes, clothing, crisis intervention, AIDS education and outreach to ethnic minorities, and immigration services.
URL: www.newcomerservice.org
Address:
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-462-4330
Fax: 202-462-2774
Email: vilay@newcomerservice.org
Contact Person: Vilay Chaleunrath
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Refugees and immigrants
Specialized Services: Multilingual (Cambodian, Laotian, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, English) staff.
Northwest Settlement House
Food, educational services and other social services
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