KindWorks

Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-30 | So What Else, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 20852, United States
Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location.
When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center June 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below.
Our 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).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the quality of your donation and our program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations!
How to Donate Your Meal Servings
Individually 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!

Label each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include

date prepared
your first name and last initial
type of casserole or banana bread
a full list of ingredients used

Deliver your frozen meals June 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD). Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.
Student Service Learning
Students 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:

4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours
4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours

Note: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
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Casserole & Banana Bread Donations

Make Vegetable Soup to Share With Others
2026-06-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make Vegetable Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium yellow onions, diced
1 tablespoon sea salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 medium carrots, diced
3 small sweet potatoes, diced
3 (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
12 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or 6 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
12 cups vegetable broth
6 bay leaves
3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3 cups chopped green beans
3 zucchinis, diced
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
4.5 cups chopped kale

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
Add the carrots and sweet potatoes, stir and cook 2 more minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, green beans, zucchinis, chickpeas, and cover and cook 10 to 15 more minutes, until the green beans are tender.
Stir in the vinegar and the kale and cook for 5 minutes, until the kale is wilted. Season to taste and serve.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Vegetable Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. 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.

Rainbow 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).
So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. 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.
Upcounty 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.
Goods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Make Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup to Share With Others
2026-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Denise to make a Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (based on this recipe from Bowl of Delicious.) 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.
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Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter divided
2 large yellow onions diced
6 cloves garlic minced
2 – 3 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey, skip for vegetarian option)
8 cups roughly chopped green cabbage (about 2 small head or 1 large head)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 2 tablespoon fresh)
4 teaspoons dried mint (or 4 tablespoons fresh, can be omitted if you don’t have any)
1 teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional, more or less according to spice level preference)
2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
30 oz. canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted)
1 cup red wine (optional)
12 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups rice (any kind; see notes)
Garnish: Romano or Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and/or chopped parsley/herbs (optional)

Instructions

Melt half the butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Add the ground beef or turkey and minced garlic and brown the beef or turkey, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as needed until fully cooked.
Add the cabbage to the pot, and stir to coat. Let the cabbage soften up a bit for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried mint, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, canned diced tomatoes, and red wine. Stir together, then pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
Once the soup is boiling, stir in the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked (this may take less time depending on the kind of rice you use).
Turn off the heat. Add the remaining butter to the pot and stir in until it’s melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the soup is too thick, you can add more water or broth until it’s thinned to your liking.
Serve, topped with Romano or parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and/or more herbs if desired.

Notes

Italian seasoning may be used in place of the herbs and spices in this soup.
I usually recommend converted (parboiled) rice in soups, such as Ben’s Original. The reason for this is that it’s less starchy, and it holds its shape more when submerged in liquid for a long time. This makes it easy to freeze and store leftovers without needing to cook the rice separately so it doesn’t turn mushy. That said, a long grain white or brown rice, or even a wild rice blend, would work in this soup as well.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Stuffed Cabbage Roll 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.

Rainbow 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).
So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. 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.
Upcounty 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.
Goods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

KindSoup for Students - Make Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach to Share With Others
2026-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach (based on this recipe from NY Times). 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.
Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours.
In order to receive SSL Hours

Take a picture during preparation, of the finished product, and at delivery
report on where you shared your KindSoup
Complete this SSL Form

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Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach

6-8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, more to taste
2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt, more to taste
2 pounds ground turkey
2 cup pesto, store-bought or homemade, more for serving
4 quarts vegetable or chicken broth, (plus 1-2 quarts more as needed for brothiness)
2-3 cups orzo or macaroni, (original recipe calls for 1 cup)
20 ounces baby spinach
4 lemons, halved
Whole-milk ricotta, for serving (optional), omit for freezin

Soup Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-high for a minute or so to warm it up. Add the oil and heat until it thins out, about 30 seconds. Add onion, red pepper and a pinch of salt, and cook until very soft and brown at the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
Add the turkey and pesto, and cook, breaking up the turkey with your spoon, until the meat is browned in spots, 4 to 7 minutes
Add broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the soup is nice and flavorful, adding more salt and red pepper, if needed, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the pasta during the last 10 to 12 minutes (check the package instructions for the pasta timing). Option 2: add cooked pasta at the end or when cooling soup.
Add the spinach to the pot and simmer until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice into the pot, adding as much as you like to make the soup lively and bright. If using the ricotta, add dollops to the pot but don’t stir it in — just let it sit for a minute or two to heat up.
Serve the soup with more pesto drizzled on top.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
STUDENTS:
Prior to our Sunday, June 7th cooking session:

Confirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page
Gather your ingredients
Make 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
Have 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)

Have 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.
Everyone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please.
See you soon!!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call). Within one week, 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.

Rainbow 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).
So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. (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.
Upcounty 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.
Goods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Make Clean out the Fridge Soup to Share With Others
2026-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make a Clean out the Fridge Soup (based on this recipe from Eating Well.) This recipe is purposefully flexible so you can incorporate just about any veggie into it.
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.
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Clean out the Fridge Soup

Ingredients

9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups chopped onion
9 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons dried thyme
9 cups cubed hard vegetables, such as potato, carrot, sweet potato, winter squash, turnip and/or rutabaga
6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
3 cups soft vegetables, such as cubed zucchini or bell pepper, halved green beans, broccoli or cauliflower florets and/or corn kernels
12 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
4 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
1½ teaspoons salt
1½ teaspoons ground pepper
12 cups chopped stemmed dark leafy greens, such as kale or chard
6 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, paprika and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add hard vegetables and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add cabbage and soft vegetables; stir to coat.
Add broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in greens, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Partially cover and cook until the vegetables are soft, 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Clean out the Fridge 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.

Rainbow 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).
So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. 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.
Upcounty 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.
Goods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for Goods for Good DC
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | Goods for Good, 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20015
Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by Goods for Good in Washington, DC.
When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center during the month of June – Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. (Note: Parents can drop off donations for their students. Please remember to snap a picture at drop-off for SSL approval.) 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.
Our 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).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the quality of your donation and our program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations!
How to Donate Your Meal Servings
Individually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids or zip-top bags. 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!

Label each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include

date prepared
your first name and last initial
type of casserole or banana bread
common allergens such as nuts, eggs, wheat, dairy
label vegan or vegetarian as appropriate

Deliver your frozen meals during the month of June – Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm to Goods for Good (5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC). (Note: Parents can drop off donations for their students. Please remember to snap a picture at drop-off for SSL approval.)
Student Service Learning
Students 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:

4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours
4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours

Note: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

G4G Casserole & Banana Bread Donations

Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-15 | So What Else, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 20852, United States
Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location.
When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center June 1st – 15th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below.
Our 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).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the quality of your donation and our program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations!
How to Donate Your Meal Servings
Individually 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!

Label each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include

date prepared
your first name and last initial
type of casserole or banana bread
a full list of ingredients used

Deliver your frozen meals June 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). Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.
Student Service Learning
Students 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:

4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours
4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours

Note: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
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Casserole & Banana Bread Donations

Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union, 12820 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD, United States
Join forces with other volunteers to clean up Wisteria Drive in Germantown, one of the area roads KindWorks has “adopted.” We will be picking up litter and recyclables along Wisteria between Germantown Road and Great Seneca Highway.

So grab a friend or two and join us to have fun and enjoy the fresh air while helping the environment! We meet in the parking lot in front of the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union and set out from there. Kindly note that gloves and trash pickers will be available on a limited first come first serve basis, so please bring your own if you have any.

Student Service Learning
Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.

Learn more about this KindWorks program

Germantown Cleanup

Make Italian Wedding Soup to Share With Others
2026-05-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make a Italian Wedding Soup. After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces ground turkey (94% lean); vegan meat, or cooked beans of your choice
3 small yellow onion (~15 ounces), finely chopped
9 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more as needed
1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground sage
18 cups no-salt-added chicken stock or bone broth
6 large eggs (optional; don’t use if freezing the soup)
9 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
9 cups (9 ounces) lightly packed baby spinach, coarsely
chopped

Substitutes

Ground turkey >> ground chicken or lean ground pork.
Ground sage >> 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage.
Parmesan >> pecorino Romano or grana Padano.
Yellow onion >> white onion.
Chicken stock or bone broth >> regular chicken broth, but the soup will have less flavor. Or vegetable broth

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the turkey and onion, and cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon into bite-size pieces, until the meat is no longer pink and the onion softens, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, salt, pepper and sage, and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 30 seconds more. Add the stock, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
In a medium bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, cheese and parsley until well combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir the soup in a circular motion with a large spoon. Gradually drizzle in the egg mixture, stirring gently all the while to form thin strands — the eggs will begin cooking as soon as they hit the hot liquid — about 1 minute.
If freezing the soup for distribution, omit the eggs, add parsley to soup, and swirl cheese in carefully. Taste, and season with more salt, if desired. Stir in the spinach, remove
from the heat, ladle into individual bowls and serve right away.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Italian Wedding Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

Rainbow 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).
So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
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Make Primavera Minestrone Soup to Share With Others
2026-05-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make a Primavera Minestrone Soup (based on this recipe from Days of Jay.) After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Primavera Minestrone

Ingredients

1/3 cup Tbsps butter
1/3 cup olive oil
10 zucchini halved and thickly sliced
5 large leek rootS and dark green trimmed, sliced
10 cloves garlic roughly chopped
7.5 qt chicken or vegetable stock (optional)
17.5 oz green beans trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
17.5 oz cup frozen peas
17.5 oz broad beans shelled
4.5 14/15oz cans of cannellini beans
17.5 pasta stars (stelline)
40 asparagus spears cut into bite sized pieces
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

To serve

shaved Parmesan
5 bunch fresh basil

Instructions

SAUTÉ THE VEGETABLES: In a large saucepan over a medium heat, warm the butter and the oil together until the butter is melted. Add the zucchini, leeks and garlic and cook, stirring for 5 minutes, or until the leeks and zucchini have softened, but not browned.
ADD THE OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add the chicken or vegetable stock to the pan, along with the green beans, peas, broad beans, cannellini beans and pasta stars. Bring to the boil, stirring as the stars will sink to the bottom and try to catch on the bottom of the pan, then turn the heat down to a simmer and add the asparagus.
SIMMER: Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables and pasta are tender to your liking, season to taste with salt and pepper. If you are using stock cubes it will probably be salty enough, if you are using fresh unsalted stock it will need a fair bit of salt. As always, err on the side of caution, add salt, stir well, taste and add more if necessary.
SERVE: Serve in warmed bowls topped with some torn basil leaves and with plenty of shaved Parmesan along with some crusty bread for dipping.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Primavera Minestrone” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

KindSoup for Students - Make Creamy Mushroom Soup to Share With Others
2026-05-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Creamy Mushroom Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup, and sharing some with your family, freeze and label the rest for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers.
Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours.
In order to receive SSL Hours

take a picture during preparation and at delivery
report on where you shared your KindSoup
Complete this SSL Form

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Creamy Mushroom Soup

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4.5 pound white button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
8 garlic cloves, grated
3 quarts vegetable broth
2 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
2 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Soup Instructions

Before Session: Chop the onions and slice the mushrooms (This step takes time).

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened slightly. Add one quarter of the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add one more quarter of the mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the remaining mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in the garlic, and add the broth, soy sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Transfer two-thirds to a blender and blend until smooth (be careful, it is hot!).
Stir the blended soup back into the pot with the chunky soup. Add the cream and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the soup is warmed through and the raw cream taste has cooked off. Season to taste.
Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and/or cream, fresh parsley, and thyme.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
STUDENTS:
Prior to our Sunday, May 17th cooking session:

Confirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page
Gather your ingredients
Make 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
Have 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)

Have 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.
Everyone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please.
See you soon!!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Creamy Mushroom Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call). As soon as is convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time. You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization, or to those people whom you know.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

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Learn more about this KindWorks program

Online KindSoup for Students

Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-30 | So What Else, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 20852, United States
Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location.
When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below.
Our 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).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the quality of your donation and our program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations!
How to Donate Your Meal Servings
Individually 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!

Label each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include

date prepared
your first name and last initial
type of casserole or banana bread
a full list of ingredients used

Deliver your frozen meals May 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD). Kindly list all ingredients used, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.
Student Service Learning
Students 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:

4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours
4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours

Note: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
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Casserole & Banana Bread Donations

Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road).
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
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Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road). Kindly sign up for the 12pm-2pm shift and/or the 2pm-4pm shift.
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
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SFS Sorting/Packing

Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road).
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

SFS Sorting/Packing

Make Red Curry Lemongrass Soup to Share With Others
2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make a Red Curry Lemongrass Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons.) After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Red Curry Lemongrass Soup

Ingredients

3 stalk lemongrass, outer part removed
15 cups vegetable broth
6-inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into chunks
1/3 cup tamari, more to taste
scant 1/3 cup cane sugar
Juice and zest of 6 limes (about 1 cup juice)
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 medium onions, diced
12 cups shiitake mushrooms, de-stemmed and sliced* (see note)
1 ½ – 3 tablespoons red curry paste, more to taste
3 medium tomatoes, diced
15 to 18 cups chopped baby bok choy (6 medium bunches)
Sea salt
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Optional: 3 cups full-fat coconut milk, for a creamier soup
Optional: baked tofu or cooked protein of your choice

Instructions

Using the back of a chef’s knife, bash the lemongrass which will help release it’s flavor. Slice them in half .
In a large pot, combine the broth, lemongrass, ginger, tamari, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain the broth over a medium bowl, discard the lemongrass and ginger pieces, and set the broth aside.
Return the pot to the stove and heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste until well incorporated, then stir in the tomatoes.
Add the reserved broth and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the bok choy. Simmer until the bok choy is tender but still vibrant green, 5 to 7 minutes.
Take out the lemon grass, taste and adjust seasonings, adding more tamari or lime juice if desired. If you would like more spice, add more red curry. If it’s too tangy, salty and/or spicy, add the coconut milk.
Serve with rice and baked tofu, if using.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Red Curry Lemongrass Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road). Kindly sign up for the 11am-1pm shift and/or 1pm-4pm shift.
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

SFS Sorting/Packing

Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road). Kindly sign up for the 1pm-3pm shift and/or the 3pm-5pm shift.
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

SFS Sorting/Packing

Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations
2026-05-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Bender JCC, JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852
Help sort and pack Summer Fun Sacks for children in our area. All donations will be stored, sorted, and packed at the Bender Jewish Community Center (6125 Montrose Road). Kindly sign up for the 11am-1pm shift and/or the 1pm-3pm shift.
More dates to come. Please check back.
Student Service Learning
High School Students can earn SSL hours for participation.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

SFS Sorting/Packing

Make Chickpea Avgolemono to Share With Others
2026-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Alexa to make a Chickpea Avgolemono (based on this recipe from the Washington Post.) After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Chickpea Avgolemono

Ingredients

8 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium yellow onions
8-9 celery stalks, diced
4 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, (preferably no-salt-added), drained and rinsed
8 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for optional garnish
24 cups (6 quarts) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2-3 cups dried orzo pasta
8 large eggs
12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4-6 lemons), plus more as needed
4 cups (20 ounces) frozen peas (no need to defrost

Substitutions

Yellow onion >> white onion.
Parsnip >> carrot.
Fresh dill >> 2 teaspoons dried dill.
Canned chickpeas >> 1 1/2 cups home-cooked chickpeas.
Orzo >> other small pasta shape, or rice.
Gluten-free? >> Use gluten-free orzo or pasta, or rice

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, celery, parsnips, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and the dill. Add the broth, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove about 1.5-2 cups of the hot broth from the pot, being sure to leave behind
the vegetables, and transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Stir the orzo into the pot and simmer until it is tender, about 10 minutes.
While the orzo cooks, in a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs, then, whisking constantly, gradually add the hot broth.
Once the orzo is tender, add the peas to the pot, then gradually stir the egg mixture into the soup. Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens and is steaming hot but not boiling. Season with more salt, pepper and lemon juice, as desired. When ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill, if desired.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Chickpea Avgolemono” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

KindSoup for Students - Make Vegetable Soup to Share With Others
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Vegetable Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup, and sharing some with your family, freeze and label the rest for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers.
Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours.
In order to receive SSL Hours

take a picture during preparation and at delivery
report on where you shared your KindSoup
Complete this SSL Form

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Vegetable Soup

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium yellow onions, diced
1 tablespoon sea salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 medium carrots, diced
3 small sweet potatoes, diced
3 (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
12 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup dried oregano, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
12 cups vegetable broth
6 bay leaves
3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3 cups chopped green beans
3 zucchinis, diced
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
4.5 cups chopped kale

Soup Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
Add the carrots and sweet potatoes, stir and cook 2 more minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, green beans, zucchinis, chickpeas, and cover and cook 10 to 15 more minutes, until the green beans are tender.
Stir in the vinegar and the kale and cook for 5 minutes, until the kale is wilted. Season to taste and serve.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
STUDENTS:
Prior to our Sunday, May 3rd cooking session:

Confirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page
Gather your ingredients
Make 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
Have 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)

Have 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.
Everyone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please.
See you soon!!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Vegetable Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call). As soon as is convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time. You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization, or to those people whom you know.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Online KindSoup for Students

Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-15 | So What Else, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, 20852, United States
Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville.
When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 1st – 15th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below.
Our 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).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the quality of your donation and our program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations!
How to Donate Your Meal Servings
Individually 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!

Label each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include

date prepared
your first name and last initial
type of casserole or banana bread
any relevant allergy or food preference info

Deliver your frozen meals May 1st – 15th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD).
Student Service Learning
Students 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:

4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours
4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours

Note: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period.
Safety Reminder
As 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.
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Casserole & Banana Bread Donations

Make Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach to Share With Others
2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Lynn to make a Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach (based on this recipe from NY Times.) After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach

Ingredients

6-8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, more to taste
2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt, more to taste
2 pounds ground turkey
2 cup pesto, store-bought or homemade, more for serving
4 quarts vegetable or chicken broth, (plus 1-2 quarts more as needed for brothiness)
2-3 cups orzo or macaroni, (original recipe calls for 1 cup)
20 ounces baby spinach
4 lemons, halved
Whole-milk ricotta, for serving (optional), omit for freezin

Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-high for a minute or so to warm it up. Add the oil and heat until it thins out, about 30 seconds. Add onion, red pepper and a pinch of salt, and cook until very soft and brown at the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
Add the turkey and pesto, and cook, breaking up the turkey with your spoon, until the meat is browned in spots, 4 to 7 minutes
Add broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the soup is nice and flavorful, adding more salt and red pepper, if needed, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the pasta during the last 10 to 12 minutes (check the package instructions for the pasta timing). Option 2: add cooked pasta at the end or when cooling soup.
Add the spinach to the pot and simmer until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice into the pot, adding as much as you like to make the soup lively and bright. If using the ricotta, add dollops to the pot but don’t stir it in — just let it sit for a minute or two to heat up.
Serve the soup with more pesto drizzled on top.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach ” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Make Chicken and Spinach Soup to Share With Others
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join KindChef Lynn to make a Chicken and Spinach Soup (based on this recipe from NY Times). After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
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Chicken and Spinach Soup

Ingredients

¾+ cup olive oil, plus more for serving
4 large shallots, thinly sliced (12 ounces)
4 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 8 tablespoons)
12-16 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 pounds ground chicken (preferably dark meat), or choice of cooked bean
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
4½-6 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons gochugaru paste (or crushed red pepper to taste-start with a little and taste for heat!)
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
4 (10-ounce) bags frozen sliced mixed mushrooms (or fresh mushrooms, sliced)
4-5 quarts low-sodium chicken broth (original recipe calls for just 1 quart)
4 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for servin

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic and chicken, and cook, breaking up the chicken into small crumbles, until the shallots are slightly translucent and the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa, cumin, gochugaru and turmeric, and cook, stirring often, until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the mushrooms and cook until they thaw and soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low and cook until the quinoa has swelled and the centers are translucent, 10 to 11 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach. (The residual heat will wilt the spinach right away.)
Season generously with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Chicken 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.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

KindSoup for Students - Make Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others
2026-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Gathering, United States
Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup (based on this recipe from New York Times). 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.
Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours.
In order to receive SSL Hours

Take a picture during preparation, of the finished product, and at delivery
report on where you shared your KindSoup
Complete this SSL Form

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Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

1/4 cup coriander seeds
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving
4 large white onions, peeled and diced (8 cups)
18 cups water
8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
20 medium carrots (4 pounds), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (8 cups)
2 tablespoons kosher salt, more as needed
3/4 cup white miso
4 small heads (or 2 large heads) of cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice, more to taste
Smoky chile powder, for serving
Coarse sea salt, for serving
Cilantro leaves, for serving

Soup Instructions

In a large, dry pot over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.
Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add carrots, crushed coriander, salt and 18 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can let soup cool slightly then purée it in batches in a food processor or blender.) If necessary, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through. Stir in the lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile, sea salt and cilantro leaves.

Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
Keep longer hair tied back.
Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
STUDENTS:
Prior to our Sunday, April 19th cooking session:

Confirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page
Gather your ingredients
Make 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
Have 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)

Have 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.
Everyone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please.
See you soon!!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call). Within one week, 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.

Rainbow 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).
So 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.
Upcounty 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.
Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!

Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:

NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
Learn more about this KindWorks program

Online KindSoup for Students
