Donate Food, Clothing and Household Items

Thank you for considering a donation of goods or food to Martha’s Table. Below, we have outlined several guidelines that explain the best way for you to make the most out of your gift to us.

FOOD DONATIONS

1. Plan Ahead

  • If making sandwiches, meat and cheese are preferred, but we will accept all types;
  • For other prepared foods, please ensure that the food is fresh and has been properly refrigerated;
  • For canned good and other non-perishables, please make sure that the items have not expired and the packaging is unopened.

2. Packing and Transport

  • Please pack the items in clearly labeled boxes (i.e “Canned Food”, “Perishable Food”, “Meat & Cheese Sandwiches”, or “Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches”). If you do not have boxes we may be able to provide suitable containers with advanced notice. Please sort the items to the best of your ability.
  • If you are making sandwiches, please keep meat and cheese sandwiches separate from peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  • PLEASE COMPLETE an In-Kind Food Donation Form whenever you donate, we must verify donations for audit purposes. On the form, please be sure to provide a description, count and estimated value of what you are donating

3. Delivery and Pickups:

  • We accept food deliveries seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Please deliver the items to: 2114 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009.
  • Donations are accepted at our loading dock located in the back alley. The alley is accessible from V Street. Once in the alley, proceed to the second garage door on the right and ring the buzzer located on the upper right of the door frame. Someone will be there momentarily to help you unload.
  • Please feel free to give us a call in advance of your delivery.
  • Pickups are available upon request. Please see contact information below.  

More Information

  • If you have any further questions or require a pickup, please contact Justin Peregoy at Turn on JavaScript! or 202-328-6608, ext. 214 or Dominick Musso at Turn on JavaScript! or 202-328-6608, ext. 225.
  • We will gladly visit your group or community service committee to discuss Martha's Table, our needs and how your support affects Martha's Table. You can contact Dominick Musso or Kimberly Lyons at 202-328-6608.

Please see our current Wish List for food items we particularly need.

CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DONATIONS

Please help us out by following our donation guidelones below.

When

We accept donations from Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 am until noon.

Where

Martha's Outfitters is located at 2120 14th St. NW.  Please bring your donations right to the store.

What

Gently used seasonal clothing that is clean and in execellent repair - please no tears, stains, broken zippers or missing buttons.

Clean and fully functioning kitchenware, including pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils and small electic appliances.  Bed and table linens, picture frames, lamps, occasional furniture, and small electronics.

How

Clothing should be neatly folded in boxes or shopping bags. (Please, no garbage bags.)

Housewares should be safely packed in boxes and shelf-ready.

What Else

We can always use extra paper and plastic shopping bags, so please bring them along!

Clothing Drives

If you would like to coordinate a clothing drive, pleaes contact the Director of Martha's Outfitters, Michael Bartscherer, at
Turn on JavaScript! or 202-328-6608 x 230.