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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center April 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals April 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support
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SUMMARY:Make Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Lynn to make a Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach (based on this recipe from NY Times.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nPasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6-8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\n4 onions\, chopped\n1 teaspoon crushed red pepper\, more to taste\n2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt\, more to taste\n2 pounds ground turkey\n2 cup pesto\, store-bought or homemade\, more for serving\n4 quarts vegetable or chicken broth\, (plus 1-2 quarts more as needed for brothiness)\n2-3 cups orzo or macaroni\, (original recipe calls for 1 cup)\n20 ounces baby spinach\n4 lemons\, halved\nWhole-milk ricotta\, for serving (optional)\, omit for freezin\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat a large pot over medium-high for a minute or so to warm it up. Add the oil and heat until it thins out\, about 30 seconds. Add onion\, red pepper and a pinch of salt\, and cook until very soft and brown at the edges\, 7 to 10 minutes.\nAdd the turkey and pesto\, and cook\, breaking up the turkey with your spoon\, until the meat is browned in spots\, 4 to 7 minutes\nAdd broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the soup is nice and flavorful\, adding more salt and red pepper\, if needed\, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the pasta during the last 10 to 12 minutes (check the package instructions for the pasta timing). Option 2: add cooked pasta at the end or when cooling soup.\nAdd the spinach to the pot and simmer until soft\, 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice into the pot\, adding as much as you like to make the soup lively and bright. If using the ricotta\, add dollops to the pot but don’t stir it in — just let it sit for a minute or two to heat up.\nServe the soup with more pesto drizzled on top.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach ” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-pasta-pesto-turkey-and-spinach-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 1st – 15th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals May 1st – 15th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-8/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
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SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Vegetable Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Vegetable Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nVegetable Soup\n\n\n\n\n3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n3 medium yellow onions\, diced\n1 tablespoon sea salt\, more to taste\nFreshly ground black pepper\n3 medium carrots\, diced\n3 small sweet potatoes\, diced\n3 (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes\n12 garlic cloves\, chopped\n1/3 cup dried oregano\, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary\n1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes\, plus more to taste\n12 cups vegetable broth\n6 bay leaves\n3 cups halved cherry tomatoes\n3 cups chopped green beans\n3 zucchinis\, diced\n3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas\, drained and rinsed\n1/3 cup white wine vinegar\n4.5 cups chopped kale\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions\, salt\, and several grinds of pepper\, and cook\, stirring occasionally\, for 8 minutes.\nAdd the carrots and sweet potatoes\, stir and cook 2 more minutes.\nAdd the canned tomatoes\, garlic\, oregano\, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil\, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook\, covered\, for 20 minutes.\nStir in the cherry tomatoes\, green beans\, zucchinis\, chickpeas\, and cover and cook 10 to 15 more minutes\, until the green beans are tender.\nStir in the vinegar and the kale and cook for 5 minutes\, until the kale is wilted. Season to taste and serve.\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, May 3rd cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Vegetable Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-vegetable-soup-to-share-with-others-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Make Chickpea Avgolemono to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Chickpea Avgolemono (based on this recipe from the Washington Post.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nChickpea Avgolemono\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n8 tablespoons olive oil\n4 medium yellow onions\n8-9 celery stalks\, diced\n4 medium parsnips\, peeled and diced\n2 teaspoons fine salt\, plus more as needed\n1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\, plus more as needed\n4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas\, (preferably no-salt-added)\, drained and rinsed\n8 tablespoons chopped fresh dill\, plus more for optional garnish\n24 cups (6 quarts) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth\n2-3 cups dried orzo pasta\n8 large eggs\n12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4-6 lemons)\, plus more as needed\n4 cups (20 ounces) frozen peas (no need to defrost\n\nSubstitutions \n\nYellow onion >> white onion.\nParsnip >> carrot.\nFresh dill >> 2 teaspoons dried dill.\nCanned chickpeas >> 1 1/2 cups home-cooked chickpeas.\nOrzo >> other small pasta shape\, or rice.\nGluten-free? >> Use gluten-free orzo or pasta\, or rice\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large Dutch oven over medium heat\, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion\, celery\, parsnips\, salt and pepper\, and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the vegetables are tender\, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and the dill. Add the broth\, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil\, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove about 1.5-2 cups of the hot broth from the pot\, being sure to leave behind\nthe vegetables\, and transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Stir the orzo into the pot and simmer until it is tender\, about 10 minutes.\nWhile the orzo cooks\, in a medium bowl\, beat the eggs. Gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs\, then\, whisking constantly\, gradually add the hot broth.\nOnce the orzo is tender\, add the peas to the pot\, then gradually stir the egg mixture into the soup. Cook\, stirring constantly\, until the soup thickens and is steaming hot but not boiling. Season with more salt\, pepper and lemon juice\, as desired. When ready to serve\, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill\, if desired.\n \n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Chickpea Avgolemono” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-chickpea-avgolemono-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
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SUMMARY:Make Red Curry Lemongrass Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Red Curry Lemongrass Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nRed Curry Lemongrass Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 stalk lemongrass\, outer part removed\n15 cups vegetable broth\n6-inch piece of fresh ginger\, cut into chunks\n1/3 cup tamari\, more to taste\nscant 1/3 cup cane sugar\nJuice and zest of 6 limes (about 1 cup juice)\n3 tablespoons coconut oil\n3 medium onions\, diced\n12 cups shiitake mushrooms\, de-stemmed and sliced* (see note)\n1 ½ – 3 tablespoons red curry paste\, more to taste\n3 medium tomatoes\, diced\n15 to 18 cups chopped baby bok choy (6 medium bunches)\nSea salt\nCooked jasmine rice\, for serving\nOptional: 3 cups full-fat coconut milk\, for a creamier soup\nOptional: baked tofu or cooked protein of your choice\n\nInstructions\n\n\nUsing the back of a chef’s knife\, bash the lemongrass which will help release it’s flavor. Slice them in half .\nIn a large pot\, combine the broth\, lemongrass\, ginger\, tamari\, sugar\, lime juice\, and lime zest\, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain the broth over a medium bowl\, discard the lemongrass and ginger pieces\, and set the broth aside.\nReturn the pot to the stove and heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent and soft\, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are soft\, about 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste until well incorporated\, then stir in the tomatoes.\nAdd the reserved broth and simmer for 5 minutes\, then add the bok choy. Simmer until the bok choy is tender but still vibrant green\, 5 to 7 minutes.\nTake out the lemon grass\, taste and adjust seasonings\, adding more tamari or lime juice if desired. If you would like more spice\, add more red curry. If it’s too tangy\, salty and/or spicy\, add the coconut milk.\nServe with rice and baked tofu\, if using.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Red Curry Lemongrass Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-red-curry-lemongrass-soup-to-share-with-others-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals May 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-9/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Creamy Mushroom Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Creamy Mushroom Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nCreamy Mushroom Soup\n\n\n\n\n5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\, plus more for serving\n5 tablespoons unsalted butter\n4 medium yellow onion\, chopped\n2 teaspoon sea salt\nFreshly ground black pepper\n4.5 pound white button mushrooms\, stemmed and sliced\n8 garlic cloves\, grated\n3 quarts vegetable broth\n2 tablespoon soy sauce\n3 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves\, plus more for garnish\n2 cup heavy cream\, plus more for serving\nChopped fresh parsley\, for garnish\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\nBefore Session: Chop the onions and slice the mushrooms (This step takes time). \n\nHeat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion\, salt\, and several grinds of pepper and cook for 5 minutes\, or until softened slightly. Add one quarter of the mushrooms and cook\, stirring occasionally\, for 3 minutes. Add one more quarter of the mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the remaining mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until softened.\nStir in the garlic\, and add the broth\, soy sauce\, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.\nTransfer two-thirds to a blender and blend until smooth (be careful\, it is hot!).\nStir the blended soup back into the pot with the chunky soup. Add the cream and cook for another 2 minutes\, or until the soup is warmed through and the raw cream taste has cooked off. Season to taste.\nServe topped with a drizzle of olive oil and/or cream\, fresh parsley\, and thyme.\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, May 17th cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Creamy Mushroom Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-creamy-mushroom-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000
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SUMMARY:Make Primavera Minestrone Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Primavera Minestrone Soup (based on this recipe from Days of Jay.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nPrimavera Minestrone\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/3 cup Tbsps butter\n1/3 cup olive oil\n10 zucchini halved and thickly sliced\n5 large leek rootS and dark green trimmed\, sliced\n10 cloves garlic roughly chopped\n7.5 qt chicken or vegetable stock (optional)\n17.5 oz green beans trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces\n17.5 oz cup frozen peas\n17.5 oz broad beans shelled\n4.5 14/15oz cans of cannellini beans\n17.5 pasta stars (stelline)\n40 asparagus spears cut into bite sized pieces\nsea salt & freshly ground black pepper\n\nTo serve \n\nshaved Parmesan\n5 bunch fresh basil\n\nInstructions\n\n\nSAUTÉ THE VEGETABLES: In a large saucepan over a medium heat\, warm the butter and the oil together until the butter is melted. Add the zucchini\, leeks and garlic and cook\, stirring for 5 minutes\, or until the leeks and zucchini have softened\, but not browned.\nADD THE OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add the chicken or vegetable stock to the pan\, along with the green beans\, peas\, broad beans\, cannellini beans and pasta stars. Bring to the boil\, stirring as the stars will sink to the bottom and try to catch on the bottom of the pan\, then turn the heat down to a simmer and add the asparagus.\nSIMMER: Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables and pasta are tender to your liking\, season to taste with salt and pepper. If you are using stock cubes it will probably be salty enough\, if you are using fresh unsalted stock it will need a fair bit of salt. As always\, err on the side of caution\, add salt\, stir well\, taste and add more if necessary.\nSERVE: Serve in warmed bowls topped with some torn basil leaves and with plenty of shaved Parmesan along with some crusty bread for dipping.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Primavera Minestrone” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-soup-to-share-with-others-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000
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SUMMARY:Make Italian Wedding Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Italian Wedding Soup. After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nItalian Wedding Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 tablespoon olive oil\n24 ounces ground turkey (94% lean); vegan meat\, or cooked beans of your choice\n3 small yellow onion (~15 ounces)\, finely chopped\n9 garlic cloves\, minced or finely grated\n1 1/2 teaspoon fine salt\, plus more as needed\n1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\n3/4 teaspoon ground sage\n18 cups no-salt-added chicken stock or bone broth\n6 large eggs (optional; don’t use if freezing the soup)\n9 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese\n6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves\n9 cups (9 ounces) lightly packed baby spinach\, coarsely\nchopped\n\nSubstitutes \n\nGround turkey >> ground chicken or lean ground pork.\nGround sage >> 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage.\nParmesan >> pecorino Romano or grana Padano.\nYellow onion >> white onion.\nChicken stock or bone broth >> regular chicken broth\, but the soup will have less flavor. Or vegetable broth\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large pot over medium-high heat\, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the turkey and onion\, and cook\, breaking up the turkey with a spoon into bite-size pieces\, until the meat is no longer pink and the onion softens\, 2 to 3 minutes.\nAdd the garlic\, salt\, pepper and sage\, and cook\, stirring\, until aromatic\, about 30 seconds more. Add the stock\, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.\nIn a medium bowl or a large liquid measuring cup\, whisk together the eggs\, cheese and parsley until well combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir the soup in a circular motion with a large spoon. Gradually drizzle in the egg mixture\, stirring gently all the while to form thin strands — the eggs will begin cooking as soon as they hit the hot liquid — about 1 minute.\nIf freezing the soup for distribution\, omit the eggs\, add parsley to soup\, and swirl cheese in carefully. Taste\, and season with more salt\, if desired. Stir in the spinach\, remove\nfrom the heat\, ladle into individual bowls and serve right away.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Italian Wedding Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-italian-wedding-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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