Because of you, the volunteers, donors, prayer warriors, supporters and our team leaders we are able to continue our mission of serving God’s people with love and dignity in 2025.

Thank you to all our new volunteers in 2025.

WHAT’S NEW

The harvests are plentiful and the laborers are few.  Calling all those ready to put their hands to the plow.  Mark your calendar before the serving date.  You may reach Reverend Jeanette at 202 892-0046.

If you would like to make a food donation, please call or text Carla Butler at 202 413-2453.

To make a monetary tax deductible donation and /or become a monthly donor please visit our website at widowspantry.org or contact Keena Trapps at 202 365-1823.

We thank you in advance for your labor of love, donations, and prayers.

Upcoming Classes

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025, at 10:30 am to 11:30 am via ZOOM FOR A DISCUSSION WITH ASHLEY; “Destigmatizing Mental Health”.
The Widow’s Pantry presents a conversation with a licensed therapist on recognizing the triggers and deescalating mental illness situations while volunteering with us.
This Event is FREE!!! There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Please use Zoom Meeting ID 833 7166 7017# and Password 294376#.
If you are logging on by phone, you may use the following number 301 715-8592; meeting ID294376#. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your family and friends.  The goal is to prepare our volunteers and team leaders, while serving our clients’ with mental illness and bipolar conditions on how to deescalate conflict within the community we serve.
Our speaker, Ashley Bedeau is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, youths, couples, and groups acr


Serving Events
Saturday, September 20, 2025 (This event has been cancelled)
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter
1355 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 832-2359
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Thanksgiving Meal
Adam’s Place Men’s Shelter
2210 Adams Pl NE #1, Washington, DC 20018
(202) 832-8317
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Serving at 3 locations; Shelters will be announced at a later date for coat giveaway

Activities and Fundraisers

Saturday, September 13, 2025
Widow’s Pantry Life Skills Orientation
10:00 AM  – 12:00 Noon
Capital View Library
5001 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-0755

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Widow’s Pantry 5K Mile Walk for the Homeless
Washington Tidal Basin
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday December 6, 2025
Widow’s Pantry Life Skills Graduation
Capital View Library
5001 Central Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
Refreshments will be served
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Board Meetings and Leadership Meetings
Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025

Team Meetings
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Preparation for coat giveaway at storage
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Sunday, December 21, 2025
7:00 PM  8:00 PM
Pray and Fast with Evangelism Team via conference call