BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KindWorks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dokindworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KindWorks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20250926T130325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193336Z UID:10005136-1761955200-1764547199@dokindworks.org 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 any weekday 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\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals 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-nourish-now-3/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20251009T023425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T140231Z UID:10005148-1763398800-1763402400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:5th Anniversary Session: Make Chickpea Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Chickpea Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary (based on this recipe from Laurie Constantino). 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 Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n10 cups cooked chickpeas (7 15-oz cans or the equivalent to 105 0z in different size cans)\, peeled if possible\n1 cup olive oil\n12 cups diced onions\, about 8 onions\n16 cups water (veggie broth good too)\n4 Tbsp. minced (fresh) rosemary\, plus 4 tsp for garnish\n4 tsp. salt and to taste\nFreshly ground black pepper\n1 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed best\, store bought hopefully fine too!)\nBest quality extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling\nRosemary sprigs for garnish\n\nInstructions\n\n\nSauté onions (lightly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper) in olive oil until onions soften and start to turn golden.\nStir in peeled chickpeas\, water\, and rosemary.\nBring to a boil\, turn down heat\, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until onions are meltingly soft and flavors have melded together.\nPuree soup until smooth with stick blender\, food processor\, or blender.\nStir in lemon juice\, salt\, and the additional 4 tsp. Rosemary.\nTaste and add salt\, lemon juice\, or rosemary\, as needed. If soup is too thick\, add more water until it’s the texture you prefer.\nLadle into bowls\, drizzle with olive oil\, and garnish with rosemary sprigs.\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 Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary” 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-soup-w-lemon-rosemary-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chickpea-Soup-Lemon-e1762530772416.jpeg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20250603T214046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T144438Z UID:10004884-1763640000-1763652600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the address above.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants.\nHost & Clean Up (1:30 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished Approximately 3:30 PM): Provide assistance restocking and helping our new neighbors make selections. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \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\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-8/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20251105T013528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T150643Z UID:10005156-1763683200-1763855999@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Special Thanksgiving Event - Bake Banana Breads for Unhoused Individuals DESCRIPTION:Join us this holiday season as we prepare delicious and healthy quick breads (banana\, zucchini\, pumpkin or others) for local unhoused individuals. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to Bethesda (exact location provided after signup) between 10:00a m-4:00 pm on Friday (November 21st) or Saturday (November 22nd). 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. \nIf 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 or ziplock bags.  \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 bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen breads between 10:00a m-4:00 pm or Friday (November 21st) or Saturday (November 22nd). \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 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\nSpecial Thanksgiving Banana Bread Donations URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/thanksgiving-bake-banana-breads/ LOCATION:Bethesda (exact location provided after signup) CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/david-trinks-KnF1FFD9-iw-unsplash-scaled-e1762306469471.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20251121T192100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192152Z UID:10005158-1763913600-1763917200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Chickpea Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Chickpea Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter 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.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nChickpea Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary (Soup for Syria)\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n½ cup olive oil\n6 onions\, chopped\n1 Tbsp salt\, to taste\nFreshly ground black pepper\, to taste\n6 cans chickpeas\, drained\n10-12 cups vegetable broth or water\n4 Tbsp chopped rosemary\n½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice\, to taste\nRosemary sprigs or lemon slice for garnish\, optional\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat oil on medium. Add onions\, lightly season with salt and pepper. Saute until translucent.\nStir in chickpeas\, water\, and rosemary. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 30 mins.\nPuree soup until smooth.\nStir in lemon juice\, salt\, and remaining rosemary. Taste and adjust seasonings.\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 Soup w/ Lemon & Rosemary” 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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/har-shalom-kindsoup-chickpea-soup-w-lemon-rosemary-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chickpea-Soup-Lemon-e1762530772416.jpeg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20250926T130507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T174031Z UID:10005137-1764547200-1767225599@dokindworks.org 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 any weekday between 7:00 am-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\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals 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-nourish-now-4/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20251009T165544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T140208Z UID:10005149-1764608400-1764612000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Creamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Noodle Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Creamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Noodle Soup (based on this recipe from New York Times Cooking). 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\nCreamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Noodle Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/2 cup vegetable oil\n2 to 2 1/2 pounds peeled butternut squash\, cut into 1-inch chunks\nSalt\n1/4 cup red or yellow curry paste\n2 (3-inch) pieces ginger\, grated (about 1/3 cup)\n2 teaspoons ground turmeric\n4 (13-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk\n4 to 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock\n4 teaspoons fish sauce or 2 tablespoon soy sauce\n1/4 cup brown sugar\n16 ounces fresh or dried egg noodles (wide or thin)\nLime wedges\, cilantro\, thinly sliced shallots and chile oil\, for serving\n\nInstructions\n\n\nBring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. Meanwhile\, in a large pot or Dutch oven\, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high. Add the squash\, season with salt and cook\, stirring occasionally until slightly softened and lightly golden in spots\, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the curry paste\, ginger and turmeric. Cook\, stirring often\, until very fragrant\, about 1 minute\, lowering the heat if necessary to keep from scorching.\nAdd the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until squash is tender enough to mash\, 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to crush the squash into small pieces. Add 4 cups of the stock\, fish sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil\, then turn the heat off. Add more stock for a brothier soup. Season with salt and adjust other seasonings to taste.\nWhile the squash simmers\, cook the noodles per the package directions.\nTo serve\, divide the noodles into bowls\, ladle the soup over\, very generously squeeze lime over\, and top with cilantro\, shallots and chile oil. \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\, “Creamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Noodle 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-creamy-butternut-squash-and-coconut-noodle-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Creamy-Butternut-Squash-and-Coconut-Noodle-Soup-e1760028751660.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071015 CREATED:20251206T003115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T003225Z UID:10003973-1765123200-1765126800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter 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.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nCarrot & Sweet Potato Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4 Tbsps butter or oil\n2 lbs onions\, chopped\n2 lbs sweet potatoes\, peeled and cubed\n2 lbs carrots\, peeled and chopped\n2 Tbsps ground cumin\n9 cups vegetable stock\n1 cup cream (or half and half)\n½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)\nSalt and pepper to taste\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\n\nHeat butter/oil on medium high. Add onions. Sauté 3 mins\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd sweet potatoes and carrots. Sauté 3 mins\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd cumin. Stir well and cook 2 mins.\nAdd stock\, stir. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer. Simmer 25 mins until sweet potato is tender. (Simmer time depends on size of cubes.)\nRemove from heat and purée until smooth.\nPut pot on low heat. Slowly add cream and red pepper flakes. Stir well and taste\, adjusting with salt and pepper.\n\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\, “Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup” and  label “DAIRY” if using butter and/or cream.  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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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/har-shalom-kindsoup-carrot-sweet-potato-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Thai-Sweet-Potato-and-Carrot-Soup-e1678138945293.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251004T003802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T004620Z UID:10005143-1765126800-1765130400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Coconut Chicken (or leftover turkey) Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Coconut Chicken Soup (based on this recipe from She Wears Many Hats). 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 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 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\nCoconut Chicken (or leftover turkey) Soup \n\n\n\n\n4 tablespoons olive oil\n4-inch piece peeled fresh ginger\, grated\n4 tablespoons dried lemongrass (optional)\n2lbs mushrooms\, stemmed and sliced\n6 quarts chicken stock or broth\n¾ cups lime (or lemon) juice\n2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)\n4 lbs rotisserie/roasted chicken (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey)\, shredded\n4 cans of unsweetened coconut milk (4\,  13.5-ounce can)\n¾ cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and lemon grass\, stir to toast until fragrant\, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir for another 2 minutes.\nAdd chicken stock\, lime juice and red pepper flakes (optional); bring to a simmer and simmer for 8-10 minutes.\nAdd chicken and simmer for about 4-5 minutes.\nWhisk in coconut milk and cilantro; lower heat and allow to mingle for about 10 minutes before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.\nGarnish as desired with cilantro leaves and/or lime wedges.\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\, December 7th 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\, “Coconut Chicken 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-coconut-chicken-or-leftover-turkey-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Coconut-Chicken-or-leftover-turkey-Soup-e1759537880601.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251202T192351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T174614Z UID:10005160-1765213200-1765216800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Superfood Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Lynn to make a Superfood Soup (based on this recipe from Run Fast\, Cook Fast\, Eat Slow cookbook by Shalane Flanagan and Elise Kopecky.) 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\nSuperfood Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4-6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil\n6 carrots\, peeled and diced\n6 celery stalks\, diced\n3 yellow onions\, diced\n10- 15 cups of water\n3 sweet potatoes (yams)\, unpeeled\, diced into 1/2 inch pieces\n3 cans (13.5 oz each) unsweetened coconut milk\n3 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes\n6 tsp fine sea salt\n6 Tbsp curry powder\n9 cups chopped kale\, stems removed (or baby spinach)\n3 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)\njuice of 3 limes\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots\, celery\, onions\, and salt and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until softened but not brown–about five minutes. Add the curry powder and cook\, stirring continuously\, for 30 seconds\, being careful not to let the spices brown.\nAdd water\, sweet potatoes\, coconut milk\, tomatoes\, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil\, then reduce the heat and simmer\, covered\, stirring occasionally\, until the sweet potatoes are soft (about 20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook.\nStir in the kale and simmer just until wilted. Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice and salt\, if needed.\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\, “Superfood 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-superfood-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/shalane-flanagas-superfood-soup-e1764701283565.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251021T152321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T162618Z UID:10005153-1765818000-1765821600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Dairy-Free Creamy Asparagus Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Dairy-Free Creamy Asparagus Soup (based on this recipe from Recipe Box.) 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\nDairy-Free Creamy Asparagus Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\, plus more for serving\n3 large leeks\, white and pale green parts only\, finely chopped (about 18 ounces)\n3 fennel bulbs\, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 12 ounces)\, plus a few fennel fronds for garnish\n1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt\n1/3 cup all-purpose flour\n12 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock\n6 pounds asparagus\, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2–inch lengths\nExtra large handful minced fresh tarragon leaves\, plus more for serving\n6 tablespoons fresh juice from 3 lemons\nFreshly ground black pepper\nCrème fraîche\, for serving (optional)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add leeks and fennel and salt. Cook\, stirring frequently\, until fully softened but not browned\, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook\, stirring\, until incorporated\, about 30 seconds. Stir in stock and bring to a simmer.\nStir in asparagus and tarragon. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon\, remove two dozen asparagus tips from the pot\, split them in half lengthwise\, and set them aside for garnish. Continue simmering soup for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Stir in lemon juice.\nBlend soup using a handheld immersion blender\, or in batches using a countertop blender\, until it’s as smooth as you like. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve\, garnishing with reserved asparagus tips\, crème fraîche (if using)\, more chopped tarragon\, fennel fronds\, and more extra-virgin olive oil.\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\, “Dairy-Free Creamy Asparagus 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-dairy-free-creamy-asparagus-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Creamy-Asparagus-Soup-e1761060356823.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20250603T214427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T214428Z UID:10004885-1766059200-1766071800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the given address. Whether it’s gently used toys\, kitchen supplies\, or clothing\, every donation makes a difference.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\nHost & Clean Up (1:00 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished): Join us without donations but lend your time and energy to organize\, host\, and wrap up the giveaway. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \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\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-9/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251219T005332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005914Z UID:10005168-1766332800-1766336400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Curried Vegetable Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Curried Vegetable Soup for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter 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.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nCurried Vegetable Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4-6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil\n6 carrots\, peeled and diced\n6 celery stalks\, diced\n3 yellow onions\, diced\n10-15 cups water or broth\n3 sweet potatoes\, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces\n2 cans coconut milk\n3 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes\n6 tsp sea salt\n6 Tbsp curry powder\n9 cups chopped kale\, stems removed (or baby spinach)\n3 cans (15 oz) chickpeas\njuice of 3 limes\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat oil over medium-high heat.\nAdd carrots\, celery\, onions\, and salt. Cook\, stirring occasionally\, until softened but not brown–about 5 mins.\nAdd curry powder and cook\, stirring continuously\, 30 secs.\nAdd water\, sweet potatoes\, coconut milk\, tomatoes\, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer\, covered\, stirring occasionally\, until sweet potatoes soften (about 20 mins).\nStir in kale and simmer until wilted.\nTurn off heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings\, as needed.\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\, “Curried Vegetable 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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/har-shalom-kindsoup-curried-vegetable-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Curried-Vegetable-Soup-e1766105799110.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251219T004432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T004539Z UID:10005165-1766422800-1766426400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Winter Vegetable Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Winter Vegetable Soup  (based on this recipe from Cookin’ Canuck.) 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\nButternut Squash & Cauliflower Winter Vegetable Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 tablespoons olive oil\n3 medium onions\, chopped\n9 cloves garlic\, minced\n6 medium carrots\, cut into thin half-circles\n6 medium celery stalks\, thinly sliced\n2 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme\n¼ teaspoon dried chile flakes\n1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt\n1 cup tomato paste\n3 ¾ pounds butternut squash (about 12 cups)\n2 ¼ pounds cauliflower (about 9 cups)\n9 cups vegetable broth\n4 ½ cups water\n6 bay leaves\n¾ cup minced Italian parsley\nSalt and pepper to taste\n3- 15.5 oz cans Cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)\n1- 16 oz. package mini gnocchi (can substitute a similar quantity of cooked rice or grain such as farro)\n\n  \nInstructions \n\n\nHeat olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the onion just starts to soften\, about 5 minutes.\nAdd the garlic\, carrots\, celery\, thyme\, dried chile flakes and salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender\, about 5 minutes.\nStir in the tomato paste and cook for one additional minute.\nStir in the butternut squash\, cauliflower\, beans\, gnocchi\, vegetable broth\, water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil\, then reduce to a simmer\, partially cover the saucepan and cook until the squash and cauliflower are tender\, 15 to 20 minutes.\nLet the soup cool for 10 minutes\, then blender 9 cups of the soup. Puree until almost smooth\, then stir the mixture back into the soup.\nStir in the parsley\, add salt and pepper (if desired) and serve.\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\, “Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Winter Vegetable 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-butternut-squash-cauliflower-winter-vegetable-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Butternut-Squash-Cauliflower-Winter-Vegetable-Soup-e1732125288771.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251219T004710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T140142Z UID:10005166-1767027600-1767031200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Haitian Soupe JouMou to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Haitian Soupe JouMou (based on this recipe from New York 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\nHaitian Soupe JouMou\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\nSquash Puree\n3 tablespoons olive oil\n3 onions\, coarsely chopped\n6-9 cloves garlic\, chopped\n3 butternut squash (about 6 pounds)\, peeled and chopped into chunks\n6 cups vegetable broth\nsalt\n6 tablespoons olive oil\n6 shallots\, chopped fine\n12-15 cloves garlic\, minced or crushed\n3 leeks\, sliced in half and cut into 1-inch pieces\n3-6 Yukon gold potatoes\, peeled and diced in 1-inch pieces\n9 carrots\, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces\n6 stalks of celery\, cut in 1-inch pieces\n3-6 malanga\, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)\n3 turnips\, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces\n6 scallions\, sliced plus more for garnish\n1 cup parsley\, chopped\, plus more for garnish\n1 large head of green cabbage\, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces\n18-24 cups vegetable broth\n3 habanero chile peppers\, seeded (optional)\n12 sprigs of thyme\n12 ounces vermicelli or capellini noodles\, broken in halves or thirds\n3 dashes of ground cloves\nsalt\nfreshly ground pepper\njuice of 3 limes\, plus wedges to serve\n\nInstructions\n\n\nMake the squash puree: in a saucepan over medium heat\, heat oil and sauté onions and garlic. Add butternut squash\, broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat\, cover and simmer until squash is tender. About 10 minutes. Working in batches\, purée squash in blender until smooth. Set aside. \nIn a large pot\, heat oil under medium heat. Add shallots\, then garlic and simmer until fragrant. Add leeks\, potatoes\, carrots\, celery\, malanga\, turnip\, scallions\, parsley. Add salt and toss. Add cabbage\, 18-21 cups vegetable broth\, habanero pepper (if using)\, and thyme. Bring to a boil\, then cover and simmer until vegetables are softened\, about 20 minutes. Add squash purée. Then noodles. Add more broth if necessary. Cook\, stirring occasionally until soup thickens slightly\, approximately 10 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and pepper. Season with salt\, pepper and lime juice. Ladle in bowls\, garnish with parsley and scallions. Serve with lime wedges and bread.\n\nNotes (from Martine\, our original JouMou chef\, with her son Olivier) \n\n I’ve listed malanga as an optional ingredient as it may be a challenge for some of you to find. Malanga\, is a starchy root vegetable that is similar in texture and appearance to taro and cassava\, but has more of a woodsy taste. After it is peeled\, it can be boiled and eaten like a potato. When added to soups\, it helps thicken the broth. It’s usually found in Latin American grocery stores and in some supermarkets.\nHabanero peppers are quite hot so add just a little or none at all if you have difficulties with spicy heat. Because there are people in my household that don’t eat spicy food\, I leave out the chile pepper when I make this soup. Instead\, I add a splash of habanero hot sauce in the individual bowls of those\, like me\, who like a dose of spicy. My hot sauce of preference is Marie Sharp’s Habanero Pepper Sauce (I have no affiliation) from Belize. I fell in love with it when I visited Belize years ago. The ingredients in the sauce include habanero peppers\, carrots and lime juice so the sauce goes very well with this soup.\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\, “Haitian Soupe JouMou” 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-haitian-soupe-joumou-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Soupe-JouMou-e1766106378622.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251227T032140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T033038Z UID:10005173-1767225600-1768521599@dokindworks.org 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 between January 1st – 15th any weekday 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 January 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/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251209T210121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T211155Z UID:10005163-1767632400-1767636000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Lentil Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Authentic Arabic Lentil Soup (based on this recipe from Zen and Zaatar). 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\nAuthentic Arabic Lentil Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n\n4 cups red lentils (thoroughly washed)\n16 cups water *\n6 tsp vegetable bouillon *\n6 tsp cumin\n2 tsp black pepper\n12 tbsp olive oil divided\n4 yellow onions finely diced\nsalt to taste (¼-1/2 tsp)\n8 lemons juiced\, for serving\n\n\n\nPita chips (optional)\n\n8 pita rounds\n8 tbsp olive oil\npinch sea salt\n\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIf making pita chips\, preheat the oven to 400F. Separate pita rounds with a knife\, so that they are only one layer thick. Cut into about 1-inch squares and toss with olive oil and salt. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes\, until crispy.\nPrepare crispy\, sautéed onions. Heat 9 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add finely diced onions\, spread them evenly into a single layer\, and let them cook without stirring\, until the bottom becomes golden and crisp. Cook them for about 30-40 minutes\, stirring or flipping halfway\, or as needed. Remove the onions from the pan and place them on a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture.\nWhile the onions are crisping\, add the washed red lentils\, water\, black pepper\, cumin\, and vegetable bouillon to a large pot. Bring to a boil\, and simmer on low heat for 25-35 mins\, until the lentils are tender and breaking down into the liquid.\nFor a smoother texture\, blend with an immersion blender directly in the pot. Alternatively\, transfer to a blender\, purée until smooth\, and return to the pot.**\nStir in 3 tablespoons of olive oil\, salt\, and half of the sautéed onions into the soup\, and heat through for a few more minutes to infuse flavor.\nServe with plenty of fresh lemon juice and the remaining sautéed onions sprinkled on top. Top with freshly cracked black pepper\, pita chips\, and parsley if desired. Enjoy!***\n\nNOTES: \n\n*To substitute vegetable broth\, replace the water and vegetable bouillon with 16 cups of vegetable broth\, and adjust salt to taste.\n**You can skip blending the soup for more texture.\n***For serving: Offer lemon juice or lemon halves for guests to squeeze into their soup. Serve sautéed onions and pita chips on the side for guests to garnish individual bowls.\nFor gluten-free: Simply omit the pita bread or use a gluten-free alternative.\nThis soup may thicken or separate over time\, especially in the fridge. Simply thin it with some water and stir or whisk\, if needed\, before serving.\nStore in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.\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\, “Authentic Arabic Lentil 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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-authentic-arabic-lentil-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/arabic-lentil-soup-hero-1-1024x1536-2-e1765314062530.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260105T030339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T021617Z UID:10005161-1768147200-1768150800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Indian Lentil and Spinach Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Indian Lentil and Spinach Soup for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter 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.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nIndian Lentil and Spinach Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4 Tbsp vegetable oil\n4 teaspoons cumin seeds (if using ground cumin\, use less)\n4 medium-sized red onions\n8 garlic cloves\n4 teaspoons ground ginger\n2 teaspoons garam masala\n1 teaspoon turmeric\n1 lemon\, juiced\n4 small tomatoes (Roma are good for this\, canned are fine)\n4 cups lentils – yellow preferred – red cook fast and can get mushy\n8 cups fresh spinach or 4 cups frozen chopped spinach\, thawed and drained\n2 cups coconut milk\nSalt to taste\nCayenne pepper\, chili powder\, or sriracha to taste\nCilantro for garnish (optional)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat oil in large saucepan\, add cumin seeds (they will sizzle upon contact).Add onion\, ginger\, garlic\, garam masala\, and turmeric\, and cook\, stirring constantly\, until the spices are fragrant\, about 1 minute.+\nAdd tomato and cook until soft.\nAdd lentils and 7-9 cups of water (start with 7)\, reduce heat to low\, cover\, and gently simmer. Check after 10 mins to see if you need more water (for thinner soup add more water).\nStir in spinach\, coconut milk\, lemon juice\, salt\, and cayenne/sriracha/chili powder to taste. Cover and simmer until spinach is cooked about 5-10 more mins. Serve hot\, garnished with cilantro if desired.\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\, “Indian Lentil and Spinach 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \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/har-shalom-kindsoup-indian-lentil-and-spinach-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Indian-lentil-soup-1-e1767665637227.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260104T172855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T200154Z UID:10004992-1768237200-1768240800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Curried Red Lentil Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Curried Red Lentil Soup (based on this recipe from Bon Appetit by Yotam Ottolenghi.) \nAfter 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\nCurried Red Lentil Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil\n3 medium onions\, finely chopped\n6 garlic cloves\, finely chopped\n3 (2½”) pieces fresh ginger\, peeled\, finely grated\n3 Tbsp. curry powder (such as S&B)\n¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes\n1½ cup red lentils\, dry\n3 (14.5-oz.) cans crushed tomatoes or equivalent\n1½ cup finely chopped cilantro\, plus leaves with tender stems for serving\nKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper\n3 (13.5-oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk\, shaken well\nLime wedges (for serving)\n\nNOTE: 2-3 cans of 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) can be added for extra nutrition and color value \nInstructions\n\n\nWarm virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat. Cook onions\, finely chopped\, stirring often\, until softened and golden brown\, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic cloves\, finely chopped\, fresh ginger\, peeled\, finely grated\, curry powder\, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook\, stirring\, until fragrant\, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and cook\, stirring\, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes\, finely chopped cilantro\, a generous pinch of kosher salt\, and 7½ cups water; season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside ¼ cup liquid from each can unsweetened coconut milk for serving; add remaining coconut milk to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil\, then reduce heat and simmer gently\, stirring occasionally\, until lentils are soft but not mushy\, 20–25 minutes. Season soup with more salt and pepper if needed.\nTo serve\, ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with reserved coconut milk and garnish with more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.\nDo Ahead: Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; store in an airtight container and chill. Reheat over medium heat until simmering.\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\, “Curried Red Lentil 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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only\, please. \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-curried-red-lentil-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Curried-Red-Lentil-e1767547983608.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251227T033941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T034159Z UID:10005174-1768521600-1769903999@dokindworks.org 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  January 16th – 31st  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 January 15th – 31st 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-2/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251209T203316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204003Z UID:10005162-1768755600-1768759200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Vegetable Soup with Pesto to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Vegetable Soup with Pesto (based on this recipe from Once Upon a Chef). 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 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 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 with Pesto\n\n\n\n\n6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil\n6 small yellow onions\, chopped\n6 carrots\, cut into ¼-inch pieces\n6 celery stalks\, cut into ¼-inch pieces\n6 tablespoons tomato paste\n6 quarts low-sodium chicken broth\n3 teaspoons salt\n1 teaspoon ground black pepper\n6 bay leaves\n2 cup orzo\n3 small zucchini\, cut into ¼-inch pieces\n3 cup frozen peas\n1 cup pesto\nSome Parmesan cheese for grating over soup\n\nNOTE: Chop the vegetables before the Zoom session starts. This is the most time-consuming part of the recipe. \nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions\, carrots and celery and cook\, stirring often\, until the onions are soft and translucent and the vegetables are partially cooked\, about 10 minutes. Do not brown; lower the heat if necessary. Stir in the tomato paste and cook\, stirring frequently\, for 2 minutes more.\nAdd the chicken broth\, salt\, pepper and bay leaves and bring to a gentle boil. Add the orzo\, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes.\nAdd the zucchini and frozen peas. Adjust the heat to bring back to a simmer and cook until the orzo is al dente and the vegetables are all tender-crisp\, about 2 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (keep in mind that the soup will taste a bit bland before the pesto and Parmigiano-Reggiano are added).\nGarnish with a heaping tablespoon of pesto and grated Parmesan cheese while serving the soup.\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\, January 18th 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 with Pesto” 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-with-pesto-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Vegetable-Soup-with-Pesto-e1765312161261.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20240918T183152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203941Z UID:10004858-1768842000-1768845600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Red Lentil and Black Bean Stew to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Lynn to make a Red Lentil and Black Bean Stew (based on Jessica’s recipe from Runner’s World Cookbook). 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 Lentil and Black Bean Stew\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\n3 onions\, chopped\n6 cloves garlic\, minced\n1 ½ teaspoons chili powder\n1 ½ teaspoons paprika\n1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin\n12 cups low-sodium vegetable broth\n3 tablespoons tomato paste\n2 ¼ cups red lentils\n3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans\, drained and rinsed\, half of each can mashed with a fork\nJuice of 3 limes\n¾ teaspoon salt\n¾ teaspoon ground black pepper\n6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.\nAdd the onions and cook\, stirring frequently\, for about 5 minutes\, or until soft.\nAdd the garlic\, chili powder\, cumin\, and paprika; cook for 1 minute.\nAdd the broth and tomato paste. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.\nAdd the lentils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes\, or until lentils are tender.\nAdd the black beans (both whole and mashed)\, lime juice\, salt\, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes\, until heated through.\nLadle into bowls and sprinkle with cilantro.\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 Lentil and Black Bean Stew” 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-lentil-and-black-bean-stew-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2025-12-04-220035-e1764910323898.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260124T004800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T004800Z UID:10005203-1769356800-1769360400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Split Pea Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Split Pea Soup for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter 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.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nSplit Pea Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n2-3 medium chopped yellow onions (2 cups)\n5 cloves garlic\, minced\n1/4 cup good olive oil\n1 teaspoon dried oregano\n2-3 teaspoons kosher salt (depending on salt level of broth)\n1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper\n5 Cups medium-diced carrots (6 to 9 carrots)\n6 small medium red potatoes\, unpeeled and ½” diced\n2 pounds dried split green peas\n12-16 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water – start with 12!\n\nInstructions\n\n\nSoak peas for 1 hour prior to cooking (NOT required but speeds up cooking. If you don’t soak the peas you will need to simmer longer and skim more foam.)\nSaute onions\, garlic\, oregano\, salt\, pepper on medium heat in olive oil\, until onions are translucent\, 10-15 mins.\nAdd carrots\, half of potatoes\, 1 pound of split peas\, and stock. Bring to a boil\, then simmer uncovered for 30 mins.\nSkim off foam while cooking.\nBLEND half of soup and return to pot.\nAdd remaining split peas and potatoes continue to simmer another 40 mins or so until all peas are soft. STIR FREQUENTLY so solids don’t burn on pot’s bottom.\nAdjust salt and liquid to taste.\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\, “Split Pea 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/har-shalom-kindsoup-split-pea-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pea-soup-e1694113408275.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251219T012938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203951Z UID:10005167-1769446800-1769450400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Un/Stuffed Pepper to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Un/Stuffed Pepper (based on this recipe from Happily Unprocessed.) 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\nUn/Stuffed Pepper\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 tbsp. Olive Oil\n3 lb. Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef\n6 Organic Green Peppers\, seeded and diced\n3 Organic Red Peppers\, seeded and diced\n3 Organic Jalapeno Peppers\, seeded and finely diced\n3 cups Organic Yellow Onions\, diced\n9 Cloves Organic Garlic\, minced\n1 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano\n3 tsp. Dried Basil (or fresh)\n3 Bay Leaves\n3 tsp. Italian seasoning\n3 tbsp. Brown Sugar\n3 (15 oz) Cans Tomato Sauce\n3 (14.5 oz) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes\n9 cups Organic Beef Broth\n3 cups Organic Rice (white/brown/long/short)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large stockpot add 3 Tbsp olive oil and the onions and peppers.  Saute until softened\, approx. 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and saute another minute more.  Place them in a bowl.\nAdd the ground beef to the hot stockpot and cook on high heat until cooked through\, breaking apart with a fork.  Drain the grease from the pot and return the beef.  Add the spices and then the onions/peppers.\nAdd the beef broth and tomatoes.  Once it comes to a boil\, turn it down to a rapid simmer and let the vegetables continue to soften another 15 minutes\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd the rice and continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.  Taste for seasoning and serve hot.\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\, “Un/Stuffed Pepper” 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-un-stuffed-pepper-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unstuffed-pepper-soup-3-e1766107682759.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260121T014929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T223046Z UID:10005200-1769965200-1769968800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup (based on this recipe from Cookin Canuck). 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 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 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\nButternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup\n\n\n\n\n2 tablespoons olive oil\n3 medium onions chopped\n9 cloves garlic minced\n6 medium carrots cut into thin half-circles\n6 medium celery stalks thinly sliced\n2 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme\n1 teaspoon dried chili flakes\n1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt\n4 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste\n3 3/4 pounds butternut squash about 4 cups\n2 1/4 pounds cauliflower about 3 cups\n9 cups vegetable broth\n4 1/2 cups water \n6 bay leaves\n3/4 cup minced Italian parsley\nSalt and pepper to taste\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.\nAdd the onions and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the onions just start to soften\, about 5 minutes.\nAdd the garlic\, carrots\, celery\, thyme\, dried chili flakes and salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender\, about 5 minutes.\nStir in the tomato paste and cook for one additional minute. \nStir in the butternut squash\, cauliflower\, vegetable broth\, water\, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil\, then reduce to a simmer\, partially cover the saucepan and cook until the squash and cauliflower are tender\, 15 to 20 minutes.\nLet the soup cool for 10 minutes\, then transfer 9 cups of the soup to a blender. Puree until almost smooth\, then stir the mixture back into the soup.\nStir in the parsley\, add salt and pepper (if desired) 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\, February 1st 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\, “Butternut Squash & Cauliflower 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-butternut-squash-cauliflower-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Winter-Vegetable-Soup-Butternut-Squash-Blog-4-e1745605148533.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251227T034541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T025404Z UID:10005178-1769990400-1771113599@dokindworks.org 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  February 2nd – 14th  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 February 2nd – 14th 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-3/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260106T015050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204305Z UID:10005183-1770051600-1770055200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup (based on recipe from SaltFatAcidHeat by Samin Nosrat). 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\nTuscan Bean and Kale Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\nExtra-virgin olive oil\n3 medium yellow onions\, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)\n6 celery stalks\, diced (about 3 cups)\n9 medium carrots\, (peeled and) diced (3 cups)\n6 bay leaves\nSalt & Freshly ground black pepper\n6 garlic cloves\, thinly sliced\n6 cups crushed canned or fresh tomatoes in their juice\n9 cups cooked beans\, such as cannellini\, corona\,or cranberry\, cooking liquid reserved (from\nabout 3 cup raw; feel free to use canned beans instead!)\n3 ounces freshly grated Parmesan\, rind reserved\n9-12 cups Chicken Stock\, vegetable broth or water\, or more as needed for desired consistency\n6 bunches kale\, thinly sliced\n1 1/2 small head green or Savoy cabbage\, core removed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups sliced\n\nInstructions\n\n\nSet a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.\nWhen the oil shimmers\, add the onion\, celery\, carrots\, and bay leaves.\nSeason generously with salt and pepper.\nReduce the heat to medium and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the vegetables are tender and just starting to brown\, about 15 minutes.\nDig a little hole in the center of the pot\, then add another tablespoon of olive oil.\nAdd the garlic and let it sizzle gently until it gives off an aroma\, about 30 seconds.\nBefore the garlic has a chance to brown\, add the tomatoes. Stir\, taste\, and add salt as needed. Let the tomatoes simmer until they cook down to a jammy consistency\, about 8 minutes.\nAdd the beans and their cooking liquid\, half the grated Parmesan and its rind and enough stock or water to cover.\nAdd two immoderate splashes of olive oil\, about 1/4 cup.\nStirring occasionally\, bring the soup back to a simmer. Add the kale and cabbage and bring to a simmer again\, adding more stock or water as needed to cover.\nCook until the flavors have come together and the greens are tender\, about 20 minutes more. Taste and adjust for salt.\n\nNotes by Samin Nosrat: I like this soup to be very thick\, but add more liquid if you like a\nlighter soup. Remove the Parmesan rind and bay leaves. Serve with a drizzle of the best olive\noil you have on hand\, and grated Parmesan. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5\ndays. This soup also freezes exceptionally well for up to 2 months. Return the soup to a boil\nbefore using. \nVariations: To make Pasta e Fagioli (Tuscan Pasta and Bean Soup)\, add 3/4 cup ditalini\,\ntubetti\, or other small pasta* shape along with the beans. *Uncooked to thicken soup\nfurther\, or cooked al dente and added later. Stir frequently\,as the starch released by the\npasta is apt to form a crust on the bottom of the pot and burn. Cook until the pasta is\ntender\, about 20 minutes. Thin out with more stock or water as needed to desired\nconsistency. Serve as directed above \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\, “Tuscan Bean and Kale 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-tuscan-bean-and-kale-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tuscan-Bean-and-Kale-Soup-e1767664129874.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260205T171246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T172035Z UID:10005205-1770656400-1770660000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Turkey Pumpkin Chili to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Lynn to make a Turkey Pumpkin Chili (based on this recipe from Kay Nutrition). 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\nTurkey Pumpkin Chili\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 lbs. ground turkey (optional; add more beans or omit for vegetarian version)\n6 tablespoons olive oil\n3 onions\, diced\n12 cloves garlic\, minced\n3 red bell peppers\, minced\n4 1/2 tablespoons chili powder\n6 teaspoons ground cumin\n3 teaspoons oregano\n1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon\n3 teaspoons salt\n3 cans (14 oz.) pumpkin puree\n3 cans (14 oz.) diced tomatoes\n3 cans (14 oz.) black beans\, strained and rinsed\n3 cans (14 oz.) red kidney beans\, strained and rinsed\n6 cups chicken broth\, or vegetable broth\nOptional for serving: Avocado\, Shredded cheese\, Chopped cilantro\, Chopped green onion\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large pot on medium-high heat\, warm the olive oil\, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until tender.\nAdd the ground turkey to the pot and cook\, seasoning it with a pinch of salt and breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula\, for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.\nAdd the garlic and bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.\nAdd the chili powder\, cumin\, oregano\, ground cinnamon\, and salt\, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.\nAdd the pumpkin puree\, diced tomatoes\, and chicken/veggie broth\, and stir to combine. Then add the black beans and kidney beans\, and stir again to combine.\nBring to a boil\, then reduce to a simmer and cook\, stirring occasionally\, for 20-25 minutes.\nOnce cooked\, taste the chili and adjust the salt and pepper seasoning as needed; you may need a little extra salt depending on the brand of your broth.\nThe chili can be served immediately or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.\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\, “Turkey Pumpkin Chili” 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-turkey-pumpkin-chili-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2027/01/turkey-pumpkin-chili-1-e1770222478266.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20260124T000501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T001634Z UID:10005201-1771174800-1771178400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Blended Winter Vegetables Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Blended Winter Vegetables Soup (based on this recipe from 101 Cookbooks). 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 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 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\nBlended Winter Vegetables Soup\n\n\n\n\n6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil\n3 tablespoons butter\n7 medium yellow onions\, peeled\n8 medium potatoes\n15 medium carrots\, peeled\n1/2 tablespoon salt\n12 cloves garlic\, peeled and sliced\n2 inches ginger (grated)\n6 quarts vegetable (or chicken) broth\n9 cups broccoli\, florets and stems\njuice of 3 lemons\n\nChop the vegetables into 1-inch pieces before the Zoom session starts. This is the most time-consuming part of the recipe. \nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat the olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium-high. Add the onions and salt\, stir to coat. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes\, stirring occasionally until onions soften completely.\nAdd the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute or so. Add the potatoes and carrots along with the broth. Bring to a boil\, then reduce to a simmer.\nAfter 5 minutes of simmering\, add the broccoli and boil another 7-10 minutes or so. You want everything to be tender (especially check if the potato and broccoli are tender). Remove from heat.\nBlend the mixture in a high-speed blender (in batches) or using an immersion blender. Be careful\, it’s hot. If the soup is thicker than you like\, add more hot water or broth at this point. The most important step is next. Season the soup well to your liking with more salt\, if needed\, and the lemon juice (if you like it sour). Enjoy!\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\, February 15th 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\, “Blended Winter Vegetables 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-blended-winter-vegetables-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blended-Winter-Vegetables-Soup-e1769212929573.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260424T071016 CREATED:20251227T034949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024539Z UID:10005177-1771200000-1772323199@dokindworks.org 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  February 16th – 28th  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 February 16th – 28th 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-4/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR