BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KindWorks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dokindworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KindWorks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260121T022711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T081302Z UID:10005184-1774285200-1774288800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Broccoli\, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Broccoli\, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup (based on this recipe from New York Times.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nBroccoli\, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1 cup pearl barley\nSalt\n3 heads of broccoli (about 3 pounds)\n½ cup extra-virgin olive oil\, plus more for serving\n4 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic\n3 cups cooked cannellini or other white beans (from 3 15-ounce cans)\, rinsed and drained\n3 beef bouillon (vegetable stock or bouillon) cubes or 3 teaspoons beef stock concentrate \nFreshly ground black pepper\n\nInstructions\n\n\nPut the barley in a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 3 inches and ½ teaspoon of salt. Bring to a slow\, steady simmer\, then cover\, and cook until the barley is fully tender\, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain\, saving the water in a large bowl for the soup.\nWhile the barley is cooking\, detach the florets and any small leaves from the broccoli. Peel the main stems and the florets’ stems. Rinse the broccoli well.\nFill a large soup pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 5 tablespoons salt and the thick\, main broccoli stems. (The salt is to keep the broccoli green and it will not make it too salty.) Cook for 7 or 8 minutes\, then add the florets. When the water returns to a boil\, cook for another 10 minutes or so\, then drain. Chop the broccoli rather fine and set aside.\nPut the olive oil and garlic in the soup pot\, turn on the heat to medium\, and cook\, stirring frequently\, just until the garlic turns a deep ivory\, about 1 ½ minutes.\nAdd the broccoli and cook for 2 or 3 minutes\, turning it over from time to time to coat it well. Add the cannellini beans and cooked barley and stir once or twice.\nAdd enough of the barley cooking water to cover by at least 2 inches\, using fresh water if you need more. Put in the bouillon cube and several grindings of pepper\, and stir for 15 or 20 seconds. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Taste and correct for seasoning. Serve with a trickle of olive oil in each bowl.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Broccoli\, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-broccoli-barley-and-cannellini-bean-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Broccoli-Barley-and-Cannellini-Bean-Soup-e1768962500585.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260312T143040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143040Z UID:10005279-1774890000-1774893600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Vegetarian Chili to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Vegetarian Chili. After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nVegetarian Chili\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 Tbsps vegetable oil\n3 medium (2 large) onions\, diced\n9 cloves garlic\, minced\n4-5 carrots\, chopped\n4 stalks celery\, chopped\n3 large bell peppers\, chopped\n1 lb white mushrooms\, chopped\n2-3 lbs Morningstar Farms (or similar) faux ground beef or sausage\n3 28 oz cans chopped tomatoes (not drained) – or fresh equivalent\n3 14/15oz cans kidney beans (not drained) – or fresh equivalent\n3 14/15oz cans kernel corn (not drained) – frozen/fresh acceptable\n3 Tbsps chili powder\n3 Tbsps ground cumin\n1 Tbsp + 1-1/2 tsps oregano\n1 Tbsp + 1-1/2 tsps chopped basil\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat oil in large soup pot. Add onions. Saute 5 mins.\nStir in garlic. Saute 2 mins.\nStir in peppers\, mushrooms\, faux meat\, frozen vegetables (if using). Saute 3 mins.\nAdd all remaining ingredients. Stir. Bring to boil. Stir. Reduce heat and simmer 30 mins.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Vegetarian Chili” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-vegetarian-chili-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vegetarian-Chili-e1773325798468.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20251227T035931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T035931Z UID:10005179-1775001600-1776297599@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center April 1st – 15th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals April 1st – 15th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-7/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260327T022737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T022737Z UID:10005294-1775494800-1775498400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Chicken Tortilla Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Dominique to make a Chicken Tortilla Soup. After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nDominique’s Chicken Tortilla Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6-8 garlic cloves in olive oil.\n1.5 tsp of cumin\n1.5 tsp of chili powder\n4-6 boxes (or the equivalent of better than bouillon!)\, or vegetable broth\n3 cups chicken pulled from a rotisserie chicken or home-cooked chicken\n3-4 cans white beans like Canellini or Great northern\, drained and rinsed\n3-4 14 oz cans black beans\, drained and rinsed\n2 1 lb bags frozen corn (usually use white corn)\nSalt and Pepper to taste\nRoughly chop fresh cilantro\, 1/2 to 1 bunch to taste\n\nInstructions\n\n\nPreparation:\n\nSautee 6-8 garlic cloves in olive oil.\nAdd in 1.5 tsp of cumin\, 1.5 tsp of chili powder.\nAdd chicken broth 4-6 boxes (or the equivalent of better than bouillon\, which is my friend).\nYou can sub veg broth if desired but I have never tried this.\nAdd chicken pulled from a rotisserie chicken (3 cups)\nAdd 3-4 cans white beans like canellini or great northern drained and rinsed\nAdd 3-4 14 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed\nAdd 2 1 lb bags frozen corn (usually use white corn)\nPepper to taste.\nRoughly chop fresh cilantro\, 1/2 to 1 bunch to taste\n\n\nTo serve:\n\nCrush tortilla chips in a bowl\nSprinkle shredded sharp cheddar on top\nLadle the soup over the chips and cheese\, as they soften and melt\, they add flavor and texture and thicken the soup.\n\n\n\n\nTo distribute:\n\nadd cheese and chips in a way that works for your containers. Our suggestion is to mix in gently to the soup after it has cooled significantly\, as you ladle into containers for distribution.\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Chicken Tortilla Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-chicken-tortilla-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChickenTortillaSoup-11-e1774578444340.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T141637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T141911Z UID:10005281-1775570400-1775581200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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).  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-4/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T141905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T141905Z UID:10005282-1775653200-1775667600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  \n  \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-5/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T144607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145753Z UID:10005289-1776078000-1776092400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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-3pm shift.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-21/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T190735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T180752Z UID:10005291-1776099600-1776103200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Spring Minestrone with Kale and PastaSoup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Spring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta (based on this recipe from NY Times.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nSpring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n6 large shallots or 3 small onions (or 2 medium-large)\, thinly sliced\n6 celery stalks\, thinly sliced\nKosher salt and black pepper\n6 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (optional)\n6 tablespoons minced garlic\n6 quarts (24 cups) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock\n3 cups ditalini or other small shaped pasta (~15 ounces)\, cooked separately if preferred*\n24 ounces asparagus\, trimmed and sliced into ½-inch pieces (1½ cups)\, thinly sliced\nzucchini or chopped broccoli\n3 cup fresh or frozen peas\n15 ounces baby kale\, baby spinach or torn spinach (about 12 cups\n\n*substitute with 3 15oz cannelini beans (or great white northern beans) for more protein and less carbs \nInstructions\n\n\nIn a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven\, heat the oil over medium. Add shallots and celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook\, stirring occasionally\, until softened\, about 5 minutes.\nAdd the ginger\, if using\, and garlic and stir until very fragrant\, about 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer.\nStir in small shaped pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente*. Stir in asparagus and peas and cook until vegetables and pasta are tender\, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in kale and season with salt and pepper.\nIf brothier soup preferred\, cook pasta separately and add after the vegetables or before freezing for distribution.\nDivide soup among bowls. Swirl in some pesto and top with Parmesan.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Spring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta\n” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-spring-minestrone-with-kale-and-pastasoup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spring-Minestrone-with-Kale-and-Pasta.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T142340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T142340Z UID:10005283-1776258000-1776272400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-6/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20251227T040446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T040513Z UID:10005180-1776297600-1777593599@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center April 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals April 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260307T211248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T160427Z UID:10005273-1776618000-1776621600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION: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. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n Take a picture during preparation\, of the finished product\, and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nLemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup\n\n\n\n\n1/4 cup coriander seeds\n1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\, more for serving\n4 large white onions\, peeled and diced (8 cups)\n18 cups water\n8 large garlic cloves\, finely chopped\n20 medium carrots (4 pounds)\, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (8 cups)\n2 tablespoons kosher salt\, more as needed\n3/4 cup white miso\n4 small heads (or 2 large heads) of cauliflower\, trimmed and cut into florets\n2 teaspoons lemon zest\n1/2 cup lemon juice\, more to taste\nSmoky chile powder\, for serving\nCoarse sea salt\, for serving\nCilantro leaves\, for serving\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nIn 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.\nReturn 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.\nAdd 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.\nRemove 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.\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, April 19th cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “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. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-lemony-carrot-and-cauliflower-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lemony-Carrot-and-Cauliflower-Soup-e1741031150673.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260414T150442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150442Z UID:10005303-1776686400-1776697200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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).  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-23/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260327T023309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T023929Z UID:10005295-1776704400-1776708000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Chicken and Spinach Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION: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. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nChicken and Spinach Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n¾+ cup olive oil\, plus more for serving\n4 large shallots\, thinly sliced (12 ounces)\n4 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger\, thinly sliced (about 8 tablespoons)\n12-16 large garlic cloves\, thinly sliced\n4 pounds ground chicken (preferably dark meat)\, or choice of cooked bean\n1 cup quinoa\, rinsed and drained\n4½-6 teaspoons ground cumin\n4 teaspoons gochugaru paste (or crushed red pepper to taste-start with a little and taste for heat!)\n2 teaspoons ground turmeric\n4 (10-ounce) bags frozen sliced mixed mushrooms (or fresh mushrooms\, sliced)\n4-5 quarts low-sodium chicken broth (original recipe calls for just 1 quart)\n4 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach (about 5 cups)\nKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper\nLemon wedges\, for servin\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat 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.\nAdd the mushrooms and cook until they thaw and soften\, 1 to 2 minutes.\nAdd 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.)\nSeason generously with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “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. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-chicken-and-spinach-soup-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chicken-and-Spinach-Soup-e1774579128938.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T142526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T142558Z UID:10005284-1776862800-1776877200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-2/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260327T024544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T025209Z UID:10005296-1777309200-1777312800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Lynn to make a Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach (based on this recipe from NY Times.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nPasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6-8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\n4 onions\, chopped\n1 teaspoon crushed red pepper\, more to taste\n2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt\, more to taste\n2 pounds ground turkey\n2 cup pesto\, store-bought or homemade\, more for serving\n4 quarts vegetable or chicken broth\, (plus 1-2 quarts more as needed for brothiness)\n2-3 cups orzo or macaroni\, (original recipe calls for 1 cup)\n20 ounces baby spinach\n4 lemons\, halved\nWhole-milk ricotta\, for serving (optional)\, omit for freezin\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat a large pot over medium-high for a minute or so to warm it up. Add the oil and heat until it thins out\, about 30 seconds. Add onion\, red pepper and a pinch of salt\, and cook until very soft and brown at the edges\, 7 to 10 minutes.\nAdd the turkey and pesto\, and cook\, breaking up the turkey with your spoon\, until the meat is browned in spots\, 4 to 7 minutes\nAdd broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the soup is nice and flavorful\, adding more salt and red pepper\, if needed\, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the pasta during the last 10 to 12 minutes (check the package instructions for the pasta timing). Option 2: add cooked pasta at the end or when cooling soup.\nAdd the spinach to the pot and simmer until soft\, 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice into the pot\, adding as much as you like to make the soup lively and bright. If using the ricotta\, add dollops to the pot but don’t stir it in — just let it sit for a minute or two to heat up.\nServe the soup with more pesto drizzled on top.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Pasta Pesto Turkey and Spinach ” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-pasta-pesto-turkey-and-spinach-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pesto-Turkey-and-Spinach-e1774579868170.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101329 CREATED:20260316T144138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144138Z UID:10005288-1777554000-1777568400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-19/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20251227T040836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T040836Z UID:10005181-1777593600-1778889599@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 1st – 15th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals May 1st – 15th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-8/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260307T210335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172314Z UID:10005272-1777827600-1777831200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Vegetable Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Vegetable Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nVegetable Soup\n\n\n\n\n3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n3 medium yellow onions\, diced\n1 tablespoon sea salt\, more to taste\nFreshly ground black pepper\n3 medium carrots\, diced\n3 small sweet potatoes\, diced\n3 (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes\n12 garlic cloves\, chopped\n1/3 cup dried oregano\, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary\n1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes\, plus more to taste\n12 cups vegetable broth\n6 bay leaves\n3 cups halved cherry tomatoes\n3 cups chopped green beans\n3 zucchinis\, diced\n3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas\, drained and rinsed\n1/3 cup white wine vinegar\n4.5 cups chopped kale\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions\, salt\, and several grinds of pepper\, and cook\, stirring occasionally\, for 8 minutes.\nAdd the carrots and sweet potatoes\, stir and cook 2 more minutes.\nAdd the canned tomatoes\, garlic\, oregano\, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil\, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook\, covered\, for 20 minutes.\nStir in the cherry tomatoes\, green beans\, zucchinis\, chickpeas\, and cover and cook 10 to 15 more minutes\, until the green beans are tender.\nStir in the vinegar and the kale and cook for 5 minutes\, until the kale is wilted. Season to taste and serve.\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, May 3rd cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Vegetable Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-vegetable-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vegetable-soup-recipe-704x1024-1-e1739816817103.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260316T143636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T143636Z UID:10005286-1777899600-1777914000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-8/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260328T190057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T190057Z UID:10005293-1777914000-1777917600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Chickpea Avgolemono to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Chickpea Avgolemono (based on this recipe from the Washington Post.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nChickpea Avgolemono\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n8 tablespoons olive oil\n4 medium yellow onions\n8-9 celery stalks\, diced\n4 medium parsnips\, peeled and diced\n2 teaspoons fine salt\, plus more as needed\n1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\, plus more as needed\n4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas\, (preferably no-salt-added)\, drained and rinsed\n8 tablespoons chopped fresh dill\, plus more for optional garnish\n24 cups (6 quarts) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth\n2-3 cups dried orzo pasta\n8 large eggs\n12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4-6 lemons)\, plus more as needed\n4 cups (20 ounces) frozen peas (no need to defrost\n\nSubstitutions \n\nYellow onion >> white onion.\nParsnip >> carrot.\nFresh dill >> 2 teaspoons dried dill.\nCanned chickpeas >> 1 1/2 cups home-cooked chickpeas.\nOrzo >> other small pasta shape\, or rice.\nGluten-free? >> Use gluten-free orzo or pasta\, or rice\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large Dutch oven over medium heat\, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion\, celery\, parsnips\, salt and pepper\, and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the vegetables are tender\, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and the dill. Add the broth\, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil\, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove about 1.5-2 cups of the hot broth from the pot\, being sure to leave behind\nthe vegetables\, and transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Stir the orzo into the pot and simmer until it is tender\, about 10 minutes.\nWhile the orzo cooks\, in a medium bowl\, beat the eggs. Gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs\, then\, whisking constantly\, gradually add the hot broth.\nOnce the orzo is tender\, add the peas to the pot\, then gradually stir the egg mixture into the soup. Cook\, stirring constantly\, until the soup thickens and is steaming hot but not boiling. Season with more salt\, pepper and lemon juice\, as desired. When ready to serve\, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill\, if desired.\n \n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Chickpea Avgolemono” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-chickpea-avgolemono-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Avgolemono-Chickpea-soup-e1774724231798.jpeg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260316T142824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T142824Z UID:10005285-1778072400-1778086800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-7/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260316T144423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144423Z UID:10005287-1778158800-1778173200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-20/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260316T144904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184020Z UID:10005290-1778497200-1778515200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-22/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260312T170530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170530Z UID:10005278-1778518800-1778522400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Red Curry Lemongrass Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Red Curry Lemongrass Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nRed Curry Lemongrass Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 stalk lemongrass\, outer part removed\n15 cups vegetable broth\n6-inch piece of fresh ginger\, cut into chunks\n1/3 cup tamari\, more to taste\nscant 1/3 cup cane sugar\nJuice and zest of 6 limes (about 1 cup juice)\n3 tablespoons coconut oil\n3 medium onions\, diced\n12 cups shiitake mushrooms\, de-stemmed and sliced* (see note)\n1 ½ – 3 tablespoons red curry paste\, more to taste\n3 medium tomatoes\, diced\n15 to 18 cups chopped baby bok choy (6 medium bunches)\nSea salt\nCooked jasmine rice\, for serving\nOptional: 3 cups full-fat coconut milk\, for a creamier soup\nOptional: baked tofu or cooked protein of your choice\n\nInstructions\n\n\nUsing the back of a chef’s knife\, bash the lemongrass which will help release it’s flavor. Slice them in half .\nIn a large pot\, combine the broth\, lemongrass\, ginger\, tamari\, sugar\, lime juice\, and lime zest\, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain the broth over a medium bowl\, discard the lemongrass and ginger pieces\, and set the broth aside.\nReturn the pot to the stove and heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent and soft\, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are soft\, about 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste until well incorporated\, then stir in the tomatoes.\nAdd the reserved broth and simmer for 5 minutes\, then add the bok choy. Simmer until the bok choy is tender but still vibrant green\, 5 to 7 minutes.\nTake out the lemon grass\, taste and adjust seasonings\, adding more tamari or lime juice if desired. If you would like more spice\, add more red curry. If it’s too tangy\, salty and/or spicy\, add the coconut milk.\nServe with rice and baked tofu\, if using.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Red Curry Lemongrass Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-red-curry-lemongrass-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Red-Curry-Lemongrass-Soup-e1714161067723.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260413T183207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T183356Z UID:10005300-1778677200-1778688000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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).  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-2/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260413T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184848Z UID:10005301-1778760000-1778774400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations-3/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260413T182933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184051Z UID:10005299-1778842800-1778853600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Sort and Pack Summer Fun Stuff Donations DESCRIPTION: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).  \nMore dates to come. Please check back. \nStudent Service Learning\nHigh School Students can earn SSL hours for participation. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nSFS Sorting/Packing\n\n\n\n \n \n   \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/sort-and-pack-summer-fun-stuff-donations/ LOCATION:Bender JCC\, JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, 20852 CATEGORIES:Summer Fun Stuff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SFS.jpeg GEO:39.0534384;-77.1246265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bender JCC JCC 6125 Montrose Road Rockville 20852;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road:geo:-77.1246265,39.0534384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20251227T041159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024406Z UID:10005182-1778889600-1780185599@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center May 16th – 30th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals May 16th – 30th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-9/ LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sheri-silver-q5C-_coAZR4-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:39.0437972;-77.0985556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=So What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road Rockville 20852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4924 Wyaconda Road:geo:-77.0985556,39.0437972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260402T170955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172234Z UID:10005298-1779037200-1779040800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Creamy Mushroom Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Creamy Mushroom Soup (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons). After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nCreamy Mushroom Soup\n\n\n\n\n5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\, plus more for serving\n5 tablespoons unsalted butter\n4 medium yellow onion\, chopped\n2 teaspoon sea salt\nFreshly ground black pepper\n4.5 pound white button mushrooms\, stemmed and sliced\n8 garlic cloves\, grated\n3 quarts vegetable broth\n2 tablespoon soy sauce\n3 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves\, plus more for garnish\n2 cup heavy cream\, plus more for serving\nChopped fresh parsley\, for garnish\n\nSoup Instructions\n\n\nBefore Session: Chop the onions and slice the mushrooms (This step takes time). \n\nHeat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion\, salt\, and several grinds of pepper and cook for 5 minutes\, or until softened slightly. Add one quarter of the mushrooms and cook\, stirring occasionally\, for 3 minutes. Add one more quarter of the mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the remaining mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until softened.\nStir in the garlic\, and add the broth\, soy sauce\, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.\nTransfer two-thirds to a blender and blend until smooth (be careful\, it is hot!).\nStir the blended soup back into the pot with the chunky soup. Add the cream and cook for another 2 minutes\, or until the soup is warmed through and the raw cream taste has cooked off. Season to taste.\nServe topped with a drizzle of olive oil and/or cream\, fresh parsley\, and thyme.\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, May 17th cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Creamy Mushroom Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-creamy-mushroom-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mushroom-soup-e1775150120191.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T101330 CREATED:20260309T014716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185531Z UID:10005275-1779123600-1779127200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Primavera Minestrone Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Primavera Minestrone Soup (based on this recipe from Days of Jay.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nPrimavera Minestrone\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/3 cup Tbsps butter\n1/3 cup olive oil\n10 zucchini halved and thickly sliced\n5 large leek rootS and dark green trimmed\, sliced\n10 cloves garlic roughly chopped\n7.5 qt chicken or vegetable stock (optional)\n17.5 oz green beans trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces\n17.5 oz cup frozen peas\n17.5 oz broad beans shelled\n4.5 14/15oz cans of cannellini beans\n17.5 pasta stars (stelline)\n40 asparagus spears cut into bite sized pieces\nsea salt & freshly ground black pepper\n\nTo serve \n\nshaved Parmesan\n5 bunch fresh basil\n\nInstructions\n\n\nSAUTÉ THE VEGETABLES: In a large saucepan over a medium heat\, warm the butter and the oil together until the butter is melted. Add the zucchini\, leeks and garlic and cook\, stirring for 5 minutes\, or until the leeks and zucchini have softened\, but not browned.\nADD THE OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add the chicken or vegetable stock to the pan\, along with the green beans\, peas\, broad beans\, cannellini beans and pasta stars. Bring to the boil\, stirring as the stars will sink to the bottom and try to catch on the bottom of the pan\, then turn the heat down to a simmer and add the asparagus.\nSIMMER: Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables and pasta are tender to your liking\, season to taste with salt and pepper. If you are using stock cubes it will probably be salty enough\, if you are using fresh unsalted stock it will need a fair bit of salt. As always\, err on the side of caution\, add salt\, stir well\, taste and add more if necessary.\nSERVE: Serve in warmed bowls topped with some torn basil leaves and with plenty of shaved Parmesan along with some crusty bread for dipping.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Primavera Minestrone” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-soup-to-share-with-others-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Primavera-Minestrone-e1773020727561.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR