SOME - So Others Might Eat
Washington, DC
SOME is an interfaith, community-based service organization that exists to help and support residents of our nation’s capital experiencing homelessness and poverty. SOME offers a variety of services, including affordable housing, counseling, addiction treatment, and job training. In addition, SOME helps meet immediate daily needs by providing food, clothing, and healthcare to those in need.
BASIC NEED SERVICES:
Dining Room:
Breakfast: 7am - 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am - 1pm
SOME’s Dining Room provides two hot, nutritious meals every day of the year to anyone who needs it—no questions asked. Our staff strives to provide quality service in an environment that is clean, safe, and respectful to all.
SOME’s Dining Room has space to accommodate women and families who may not want to sit in the main dining room. We also host a number of special events throughout the year, such as Professional Day and SOMEfest.
Sandwiches and fruit are available for guests to take with them after meals and guests who miss breakfast or lunch can visit the front desk at 71 O Street to see if there are bagged lunches available.
Showers:
Men's 7am - 9:30am, Women's 9:45am - 11am
SOME’s shower facilities are available for use every day of the year. Toiletries and towels will be provided. We offer standard morning blocks for men and women. Transgender persons, those with medical referrals, people with disabilities, and other authorized emergencies can shower by appointment in the afternoons.
Clothing:
Adult: 9am - 12:30pm Tuesdays and Fridays. Children: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Emergency items and hygiene kits are available at the front desk
Food Pantry:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fridays - 7:30am. First 10 individuals are served each morning
Other services:
- Healthcare (Dental clinic)
- Social Services (case management & legal, mental health, addiction treatment, senior services)
- Job Training
- Housing Services
Please always verify information with the organization itself.