We encourage students and our community to reach out to local resources to support their needs. Eligibility and access are dependent on individual organizations. Please check the resource directly to see if it fits your needs.
Capital Area Food Bank:
The Capital Area Food Bank has uploaded an Interactive Partner Map for the D.C. area. It highlights many community resources within the area.
List of Resources by State
Virginia Resources
Emergency Housing:
- PathForward; Shelter Program:
- Phone: (703) 228-1010 (Emergency Shelter)
- (703) 228-7802 (24/7 Hotline)
- Address: 2020 14th Street North, Arlington VA 22201
- Business Hours:
- Monday- Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Food Pantry:
- Food for Others:
- Phone: (703) 207-9173
- Address: 2938 Prosperity Ave, Fairfax VA 22031
- Business Hours:
- Monday- Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Clothing:
- Christ House Thrift Shop:
- Phone: (703) 548-4881
- Address: 125 S West St, Alexandria VA
- Call for Business Hours
Utility Assistance:
- Crisis and Emergency Assistance:
- Phone: (703) 228-1300
- Address: 2100 Washington Boulevard Arlington VA 22204
- Business Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
- The Crisis/Emergency Assistance program financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, medical or clothing expenses
Maryland Resources
Emergency Housing:
- Bethel House:
- Phone: (310) 372-1700
- Address: 6810 Floral Park Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
- Business Hours:
- Call for hours of operation
- Provides emergency food pantry, financial assistance for rent utilities, domestic violence and sexual abuse counseling, narcotic anonymous meetings, and youth’s mentoring program
Food Pantry:
- Ager Road United Methodist Church:
- Phone: (301) 422-2131
- Address: 6301 Ager Road West, Hyattsville, MD 20782
- Business Hours:
- Thursdays 9:00am-11:00am
- Provides food and clothing
Clothing:
- Mission of Love:
- Phone: (301) 333-4440
- Address: 6180 Old Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- Business Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 9am-2pm
- Friday: 8:30am-12pm
- Provides clothing primarily and furniture when it is available
Utility Assistance:
- Energy Assistance: (Maryland Department of Human Services- Charles County)
- Phone: (301) 274-4474
- Address: 8371 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
- Business Hours:
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Energy assistance is a year-round program that provides assistance for low-income adults who are having trouble affording their utility or heating bill.
- You can only receive benefits once a year and must reapply each fiscal year (July-June). You do not need a turn-off notice to qualify for assistance.
District of Columbia (D.C.) Resources
Emergency Housing:
- D.C Shelter Hotline:
- Phone: (202) 399-7093; Toll Free (800) 535-7252 (Available 24hrs a day)
- Provides the caller with a list of available shelters that they would be eligible for.
Food Pantry:
- Martha’s Table:
- Phone: (202) 328-6608
- Address: 2375 Elvans Road SE Washington, DC 20020
- Business Hours:
- Monday- Friday: 9am-4pm
- For over 40 years, Martha’s table has worked to support string children, strong families, and strong communities in Washington D.C
Clothing:
- Dress For Success- Dress For Success Washington DC:
- Phone: (202) 269-4805
- Address: 1126 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Business Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10am- 3pm
Utility Assistance:
- DC’s Department of Energy Assistance Program Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
- Phone: (202) 535- 2600
- Address: 1200 First St NE Washington DC 20002
- Business Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
- Eligible households may receive energy bill assistance between $250 ad $1,800 as a one-time regular energy assistance benefit
Additional Resources
Our staff have compiled a document with community resources and their contact information throughout the Washington metro area. Students can refer to this document for resources throughout the D.C., Virginia, or Maryland (DMV) area.
Please be mindful that the Patriot Pantry is specifically for students experiencing food insecurity and/or financial difficulties. If you are an employee in need but are not a student, please visit Mason Human Resources: Support Resources or other local resources listed above.