Service Providers - Southeast DC
Service providers for shelter and food in each quadrant of the city:
A.P. Shaw Food Pantry
Emergency food (mostly canned goods) and clothing
URL: www.apshchumc.org
Address:
2525 12th Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-889-3660
Fax: 202-678-5213
Email: apshawumc@comcast.net
Contact Person: Dorethia Lee
Hours: 11:00am-1:00pm (Tu & Th)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Restrictions: ID required for food only. Referrals preferred, but not required. No restrictions on clothing.
Ambassador Baptist Church
Food, food for distribution, and clothing when available. Spiritual counseling and job bank
Address:
1412 Minnesota Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-1993
Fax: 202-678-0550
Email: abc1412@erols.com
Contact Person: Rev. Wanda Thompson
Hours: 24/7, Call first to schedule pick-ups
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Referral from other social service agencies preferred, but not required. However, to receive USDA commodities, all recipients will be required to submit proof of income, picture ID, complete a Certification Application, and a Household Distribution Report.
Anacostia Community Outreach Center
Emergency food and clothing assistance, counseling, advocacy, tutoring and enrichment activities for youth, job assistance and referrals for other services
Address:
2443 Ainger Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-889-5607
Fax: 202-889-3219
Hours: 9:00am-11:30am, then 1:30pm-4:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: Ward 8 residents in need
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from DHS or other organizations are preferred. Proof of residency and ID required
Anacostia Network
Non-perishable foods
Address:
2001 14th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-4300
Fax: 202-678-4577
Contact Person: Stefan Williams
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (M&W)and Thurs
Population Served: SE residents are preferred, but will help any DC resident in need
Restrictions: Referral from other social agency required. Agency must call prior to sending client
Bethlehem Baptist Church Outreach Center
Food bags, free clothing, Resurrection Power Deliverance Center of Bethlehem Church, service and dinner every F 4pm-6pm, Bible study and counseling
Address:
2458 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-7662 NO ANSWER
Fax: 202-889-0722 OR 202-678-7422
Contact Person: Church Office
Hours: Call in time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (T & Th) & 2:00pm-6:00pm (F). Pick up time: 11:00am-1:00pm (T);
2:30pm-6:00pm (F); 10:30am-2:45pm (Sa)
Population Served: Southeast; other DC residents by referral
Restrictions: Referrals preferred but not required for emergency food. No restrictions on clothing.
Bowie Fish
Emergency meals, transportation, referrals and aid to the elderly and disabled
Address:
PO Box 858
Bowie, MD 20718
Phone: 301-262-8479
Fax: 301-464-3801
Contact Person: Answering service, calls answered promptly
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: Anyone in need within five miles of the Bowie area
Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund
We provide non-perishable bags of groceries based on family numbers and family income.
Address:
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
Phone: 301-262-6765
Fax: 301-262-5177
Email: bowiefoodpantry@gmail.com
Hours: 9:00am-11:00am (M, W, F)
Population Served: Residents of PG County
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from other agencies preferred especially if from outside the Bowie area. ID and proof of residency required. Financial assistance limited to Bowie residents
Bread for the City
Food, clothing, social services, legal advice and representation
URL: www.breadforthecity.org
Address:
1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-561-8587
Fax: 202-574-1536
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.
Brentwood Foursquare Gospel Church
Emergency food only
URL: www.brentwoodfoursquare.org
Address:
3414 Tilden Street
Brentwood, MD 20722
Phone: 301-864-1176
Fax: 301-779-9083
Contact Person: Rev. Plummer Bailor or Lorraine Bailor
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (Tu-F), by appointment only
Population Served: Anyone in need in Brentwood, North Brentwood, Mt. Rainier or Hyattsville
Restrictions: Referrals not required. Picture ID and proof of residency required.
Covenant House of Washington
Food, clothing, education (with GED & SAT prep), assessment, life skills, recreation, health and fitness, legal services, pastoral care, job placement, residential resources, case management, job training, outreach youth opportunity center (DOES)
URL: www.covenanthousedc.org
Address:
2001 Mississippi Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-610-9600
Fax: 202-610-9640
Contact Person: Judith L. Dobbins
Hours: 8:30am-8:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Homeless and at risk youth 16-21 years old
Specialized Services: Skills training (woodwork & environmental landscaping); Peer-supported pregnancy prevention program (for ages 10-15)
Far Southeast Collaborative, Inc.
Provide services to families in Ward 8: fatherhood initiative services, rental assistance, utility assistance, food pantry referrals and clothing closet.
URL: www.fsfsc.org
Address:
2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. #304
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-889-1425
Fax: 202-889-2213
Email: pmoon@fsfsc.org
Contact Person: Perry J. Moon
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Population Served: Ward 8 residents and families
Restrictions: Must have minor children in the home
Friendship House
Emergency food, clothing bank, employment services, crisis intervention. ABE/GED services available.
URL: www.friendshiphouse.net
Address:
619 D Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202- 675-9050
Fax: 202-546-3080
Email: lrucker@friendshiphouse.net
Contact Person: Jean Moses
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Qualifying residents of Ward 6
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from social service agencies preferred. ID and proof of residency required. Advanced calls encouraged.
Ralph Waldo Petey Greene Community Service Center
Emergency food, counseling, referrals, social services, fatherhood initiative program, Ryan White Title I program, crisis intervention and other services
URL: www.upo.org
Address:
2907 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-562-3800
Fax: 202-562-2937
Email: kwilliams@upo.org
Contact Person: Kim L. Williams
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Ward 8, Congress Heights, Washington Highlands
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from other agencies preferred, but not required for community residents. Proof of residency is required to participate in temp emergency food assistance program. Please call prior to visit.
Salvation Army Southeast Corps
Food (canned goods) for families, emergency food and clothing, social service referrals, pastoral counseling and food pantry on site
Address:
1211 G Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-9030
Fax: 202-543-3857
Contact Person: Capt. Cedric and Evelyn Middleton
Hours: Breakfast: 9:00am-10:00am (Sun); Emergency Groceries: 5:00pm-6:30pm (1st & 3rd Wed. of the month)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: No wheelchair access
Salvation Army--East of the River Initiative (ERI)
We provide rent, food, mortgage and utility assistance to eligible residents. Some seasonal assistance also provided.
URL: www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Address:
3101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20032-1510
Phone: 202-561-2000
Fax: 202-561-7900
Email: beverley_jeffries@uss.salvationarmy.org
Contact Person: Ms. Beverley D. Jeffries, LICSW
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Residents of Wards 7 and 8
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Picture ID, proof of income/residency, lease/rent receipt, children's birth certificate and appointment required
Seed Food Distribution Center
Free food and hygiene products
URL: www.seedinc.org
Address:
6201 Riverdale Road, Ste. 108
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301-277-6199
Fax: 301-864-5448
Email: info@seedinc.org
Hours: 12:00pm-3:00pm (M,W); 12:00pm-3:00pm (F) by appointments made on Wednesday
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff.
Restrictions: Photo ID required, birth certificate for children up to age 18 required, proof of income or proof of lack of income for all those requesting services required
Senior Citizens Counseling and Delivery Service
3 day emergency food package, meals served daily, clothing. Pastoral, legal, emotional counseling. Weekly trips, exercise program and fitness, legal services, Geriatric and Alzheimer's medically supervised adult daycare, literacy services (10:30-12:00, MWF), medical transportation, Metro cards, voter registration.
URL: www.sccds.net
Address:
2451 Good Hope Rd., SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-2800
Fax: 202-889-0265
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: DC residents 60 years old or older
Specialized Services: Geriatric and Alzheimer's Medically supervised adult day treatment program. Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff.
Restrictions: Referrals from social service organizations and agencies, preferred. ID required.
SHABACH! Community Service Corp.
Food & clothing assistance
URL: www.shabachministries.org
Address:
2101 Kent Village Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: 301-322-9593
Fax: 301-773-6194
Contact Person: Erma Norris OR Nell Alexander
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (M-F; as well as 2nd & 4th Sat)
Population Served: Children, youth, and families in need
Restrictions: Must be in need
Sharing Pantry
Non-perishable food
Address:
3300 Moreland Place
Bowie, MD 20715
Phone: 301-262-2141
Fax: 301-262-2632
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Bowie residents in need
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals not required; proof of residency required. BOWIE RESIDENTS ONLY. No walk-in service, call ahead
Union Temple Baptist Church Village Keepers Homeless Ministry
Mobile and stationary feeding programs, clothing distribution, counseling and referral services
URL: www.uniontemple.com
Address:
1225 W. Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-678-8822
Fax: 202-678-6309
Contact Person: Rev. Jackie Nelson
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (Sa)
Population Served: Wards 6, 7 and 8 in Washington, DC
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.
Housing services, mortgage assistance, rental assistance, senior citizens program, employment assistance, computer training, basic adult education, food pantry, utility assistance and employment services
URL: www.ucappgc.org
Address:
1400 Doewood Lane
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: 301-322-5700
Fax: 301-322-3381
Email: ucappgc@aol.com
Contact Person: Donna Hazley
Hours: 11:00am-5:00pm (M&W); 4:00pm-7:00pm (Tu)
Population Served: Residents of PG County only
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible. TTY/TDD available.
Restrictions: For food and housing assistance: proof of income (DSS notice of decision, letter or current medical assistance card, determination of unemployment benefits, or pay stubs for past 30 days), ID, birth certificate or social security cards for children
Queen of Peace
Soup kitchen, shelter for pregnant women at same location for no charge
Address:
3310 Wheeler Road, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-562-6890
Contact Person: Sister Jeema Reena
Hours: Shelter: 3:30pm-8:30am (Daily); 12:30pm-3:30pm no visitors allowed; 3:30pm-5:30pm visitors allowed
Population Served: Homeless pregnant women. Also accept children under 5 with their mothers.
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 9
Restrictions: Must call for appointment. Referrals from social service agencies preferred but not required. Women under 18 must have parent/guardian approval.
Washington City Church of the Brethren
Hot meal, legal services (Mondays at 12:15pm), and assistance in entering substance abuse rehabilitation program
Address:
337 North Carolina Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-546-8706
Fax: 202-544-5852 OR 202-546-8706
Email: bnpmanager@aol.com
Contact Person: Quin Middleton; LPC
Hours: 12:00pm-1:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Office is wheelchair accessible. We can also be a mailing address for the homeless.
Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Shelter for families at participating congregations
URL: www.capitalhillgroupministry.org
Address:
1338 G Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-544-3150
Fax: 202-544-5410
Email: info@chgm.net
Contact Person: Rev. Emily Guthrie
Hours: Open overnight; day services available
Population Served: Families
Specialized Services: Intensive case management
Restrictions: Families must live in DC and come referred by the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
Catholic Community Services
801-East Men's Shelter- Emergency Shelter. Dinner, shower, bed, social worker, AA/NA meetings, computer lab. Transitional-substance abuse counseling, case management, work readiness, referrals, clothes
URL: www.css-dc.org
Address:
2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-561-4014
Fax: 202-561-4019
Email: charles.mccrimmon@css-dc.org
Contact Person: Charles E. McCrimmon
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: Homeless men 18 years or older
Specialized Services: Bed capacity 334
Restrictions: Men only
Catholic Community Services
Shelter for women
URL: www.css-dc.org
Address:
1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-547-1924
Fax: 202-547-2067
Contact Person: Kenyatta Thompson
Population Served: Homeless women
Specialized Services: Bed capacity 75
Catholic Community Services
Shelter for men
URL: www.css-dc.org
Address:
801 Making Life Better Lane, SE
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-561-4014
Fax: 202-561-4019
Contact Person: Charles McCrimmon
Population Served: Homeless men
Specialized Services: Bed capacity 334
Community of Hope
Case management, recovery support groups, children's programming
URL: communityofhopedc.org
Address:
3715 2nd Street SE
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-563-1060
Fax: 202-563-1064
Email: jlester@communityofhopedc.org
Contact Person: J. Lester
Hours: 24 Hours
Population Served: Homeless families (as defined by Virginia Williams Family Resource Center) Early in substance abuse recovery
Specialized Services: One disability apartment unit
Restrictions: Early in substance abuse recovery. Only families defined as homeless by Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
Dwelling Place Shelter for Abused Elderly
Temporary shelter with social services, clothing, medical and dental services, housing assistance, counseling, crisis intervention, transportation and educational services
URL: www.some.org
Address:
2812 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-583-7602
Fax: 202-583-3252
Email: dlamason@some.org
Contact Person: David LaMason
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: DC residents 60 years and older who have been abused, neglected, exploited and/or displaced
Specialized Services: Bed Capacity: 7
Restrictions: Must be 60 years of age or over, be a DC resident and be able to use steps. Referrals and proof of residency required. By appointment only.
Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen, shelter for women and children (under age 5)
Address:
3310 Wheeler Road, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-562-6890
Contact Person: Speak with one of the Sisters
Hours: 10:00am-11:30am (M,T,W,F,Sat.,Sun.); Closed Thursdays
Population Served: Anyone in need
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
Single room occupancy housing
URL: www.some.org
Address:
#2 18th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-4901
Fax: 202-546-9560
Contact Person: Belinda Sealey
Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Single persons, 18 or older
Restrictions: Must be eligible for Section 8. Must be drug and alcohol free. Must be able to live independently. Must be at least 18 years old.
Community Connections
Case management, group and individual psychotherapy, housing, substance abuse treatment also available
URL: www.ccdc1.org
Address:
801 Pennsylvanian Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-546-1512
Fax: 202-544-5365
Email: none
Contact Person: Emily Moody
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: People with mental illness in DC
Specialized Services: Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff. Wheelchair accessible.
Restrictions: Referrals by social worker required for case management
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)
URL: www.dmhdc.gov
Psychiatric emergency services, extended observational unit, crisis counseling services, crisis diversion, beds, Crisis Help-Link
Address:
1905 E Street, SE, Building 14
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-673-9319
Fax: 202-698-3171
Email: cynthia.holloway@dc.gov
Contact Person: Cynthia Holloway
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: DC Metropolitan area only
Specialized Services: TTY/TDD line: 202-561-7000
Holy Comforter St. Cyprian Community Action Group
Residential drug treatment, social and spiritual development and programs for women with children
Address:
901 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-4558
Fax: 202-543-4579
Email: halg.cag@usa.net
Contact Person: Linda Tate
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Single adults wishing to begin a drug recovery program
Specialized Services: Bed Capacity: 152
Restrictions: Single adults only; referrals from APRA, CSOSA and pre-trial only
Unity Health Care:
A wide variety of health care services. Call for further information.
URL: www.unityhealthcare.org
Address:
1328 W Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-610-7160
Fax: 202-610-7164
Contact Person: Stephanie L. Thomas, RN
Hours: Call for appointment and schedule of services
Population Served: District residents
Specialized Services: Sliding fee scale. No District resident will be turned away because of inability to pay.
Restrictions: Must be DC resident
Bread for the City
Food, clothing, social services, legal advice and representation
URL: www.breadforthecity.org
Address:
1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-561-8587
Fax: 202-574-1536
Email: info@breadforthecity.org
Contact Person: Anyone
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.
Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Emergency financial assistance, food, transportation, and other emergency needs.
URL: www.capitalhillgroupministry.org
Address:
620 G Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-546-0190
Fax: 202-546-0419
Email: info@chgm.net
Contact Person: Nancy Conley
Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-1:00pm; Appointments 1:00pm-5:00pm
Population Served: Ward VI Residents and homeless adults
Specialized Services: Support services, assistance obtaining benefits, and referrals to other needed services
Restrictions: For residents in Ward VI
Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness
Coordinating agency for the District's publicly funded homeless services. No direct services provided.
URL: www.community-partnership.org
Address:
801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Ste. 360
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-5298
Fax: 202-543-5653
Email: suemarshall@community-partnership.org
Contact Person: Sue Marshall
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: