BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KindWorks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:KindWorks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dokindworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KindWorks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250205T174128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T235654Z UID:10004986-1758967200-1758974400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive DESCRIPTION:Join forces with other volunteers to clean up Wisteria Drive in Germantown\, one of the area roads KindWorks has “adopted.” We will be picking up litter and recyclables along Wisteria between Germantown Road and Great Seneca Highway.  \n \nSo grab a friend or two and join us to have fun and enjoy the fresh air while helping the environment! We meet in the parking lot in front of the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union and set out from there. Kindly note that gloves and trash pickers will be available on a limited first come first serve basis\, so please bring your own if you have any.\n \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents 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. \n  \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  \n\nGermantown Cleanup URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/clean-up-along-wisteria-drive-14/ LOCATION:Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union\, 12820 Wisteria Drive\, Germantown\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Adopt-a-Road,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cleanup-near-school-16x9-1.jpg GEO:39.1763545;-77.2699237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union 12820 Wisteria Drive Germantown MD United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12820 Wisteria Drive:geo:-77.2699237,39.1763545 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250730T195054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T154029Z UID:10005124-1758560400-1758564000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Samin Nosrat's Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup (based on this recipe from Samin Nosrat). \n“This creamy\, vibrant soup is a Thai-inspired version of the puréed squash soup you know and love. The green curry paste\, which is relatively easy to find in the international aisle of the grocery store\, along with coconut milk and fish sauce\, perfectly complements the butternut squash’s sweetness. But it’s the topping — a spin on miang kham\, a snack in Thailand and Laos full of peanuts\, coconut and chiles — that’s the real standout.” \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nButternut Squash and Green Curry Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\nFor the Soup\n\n\n\n\n\n1/3 cup coconut oil or neutral-tasting oil\n9 medium (or 5 large) shallots\, diced\n1 (6-inch) piece of fresh ginger\, peeled and thinly sliced\n3 lemongrass stalks\, cut into 3-inch pieces\nKosher salt\n3 large butternut squashes (about 12 pounds)\, peeled\, seeded and cut into about ¾-inch cubes\n6 (13½-ounce) cans coconut milk\n1 cup Thai green curry paste\, or to taste\n1/2 cup fish sauce\n9 cups water or chicken stock\, preferably homemade\, more as needed for consistency\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the Garnish\n\n\n\n\n\n2 cups raw peanuts\n2 cups unsweetened raw coconut flakes\n6 tablespoons fish sauce\n20 small dried red chiles\, such as Japones or chiles de árbol\, thinly sliced\n3 tablespoon neutral-tasting or melted coconut oil\n3 tablespoon minced lemongrass\n1 Tbsp sugar\n30 lime leaves\, thinly sliced (optional)\n3 Handfuls of Thai or Italian basil leaves\n6 to 9 limes\, quartered\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions\n\nStep 1 – Heat oven to 300 degrees. Melt oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers\, add shallots\, ginger\, lemongrass and a generous pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low. Cook\, stirring occasionally\, until shallots are tender and just starting to brown\, about 18 minutes.\n \nStep 2 – Add squash\, coconut milk\, curry paste\, fish sauce and water or stock. Increase heat to high. When liquid comes to a boil\, reduce to a simmer and cook the soup covered until squash is tender\, about 25 minutes.\n \nStep 3 – Make garnish while soup cooks: In a medium mixing bowl\, toss together peanuts\, coconut flakes\, fish sauce\, chiles\, 1 tablespoon oil\, the minced lemongrass\, the sugar and the lime leaves\, if using.\n \nStep 4 — Spread mixture out onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes\, stirring every 3 minutes after the first 10 minutes. Remove from oven when coconut is deep golden brown\, and pour mixture immediately into a bowl to prevent overcooking. Stir to combine\, and set aside.\n \nStep 5 – Remove soup from heat. Remove lemongrass stalks from pot. Use a hand blender to purée soup. Alternatively\, transfer soup in batches to a blender or food processor and purée. Taste and adjust for salt and curry paste. Add water or stock to thin soup to the desired consistency.\n \nStep 6 – Thinly slice the basil leaves and arrange on a small plate or platter\, along with lime wedges and peanut mixture. Serve soup hot with garnishes.\n  \n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-samin-nosrats-butternut-squash-and-green-curry-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Butternut-Squash-and-Green-Curry-e1757518803177.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250730T202148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T142632Z UID:10005125-1758474000-1758477600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup (based on this  Gimme Some Oven recipe). \nThis KindSoup favorite is “loaded up with lots of my favorite fresh seasonal produce\, from sweet potatoes to kale\, mushrooms\, carrots\, celery and onions. It’s made nice and hearty with the addition of wild rice\, which just so happens to be lower in calories and higher in protein than many other rices. But best of all\, it is made with the most irresistible broth\, seasoned with garlic and “the bays\,” as I call them\, and made creamy with either the addition of coconut milk\, cream or a roux-based cream sauce.” – Gimme Some Oven \nAfter completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nCozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup\n\n\n\n\nbutter or olive oil for sauteing veggies \n12 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)\n2 cup uncooked wild rice\n16 ounces baby bella mushrooms\, sliced\n8 cloves garlic\, minced\n4 medium carrots\, diced\n4 ribs celery\, diced\n2 large (about 2 pounds) sweet potato\, peeled and diced\n2 small white onion\, peeled and diced\n2 bay leaf\n3 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning \n2 (14-ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk (or see cream sauce option below*)\n4 large handfuls of kale\, roughly chopped with thick stems removed\nfine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper\n\nSoup Instructions\n\nGenerously cover the bottom of your soup pot with  butter or olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes\, stirring occasionally\, until soft and translucent.  Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes\, stirring occasionally\, until fragrant.\nAdd base ingredients. Add in the vegetable stock\, wild rice**\, mushrooms\, carrots\, celery\, sweet potato\, bay leaf and Old Bay seasoning.  Stir to combine.\nSimmer. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer.  Then reduce heat to medium-low\, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the rice is tender\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd final ingredients. Add the coconut milk (or cream) and kale to the soup\, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper (plus any extra Old Bay seasoning\, if you would like) as needed.\nServe. Serve warm and enjoy!\n\n*Alternate cream sauce recipe: In place of the coconut milk\, you can either add  half and half.  Or you can make a cream sauce by melting 6 tablespoons of butter in a (separate) saucepan over medium-high heat\, whisking in 1/2 cup flour for one minute\, and then whisking in 3 cups milk until the mixture is smooth.  Let the sauce cook until it nearly reaches a simmer\, at which point it will thicken\, then remove from heat and add the sauce to the soup once the rice has completely cooked. \n** The recipe uses 100% wild rice\, but cooking time may vary if you use a wild rice blend or a different type of rice. \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 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\, “Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students – 9/21/25 Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-cozy-autumn-wild-rice-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-07-30-at-4.05.23-PM-e1756836462479.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250902T175607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T175607Z UID:10005132-1758362400-1758369600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Clean Up Sangamore Road & Surrounding Area DESCRIPTION:Join forces with other volunteers to clean up Sangamore Road in Bethesda\, one of the area roads that KindWorks has “adopted.” We’ll work alongside the Little Falls Watershed Alliance to remove invasive weeds. You can choose to pick up litter along the road or to clear away some of the invasive weeds that are strangling the plants in the surrounding neighborhood parkland. (Don’t worry–we’ll get instruction on what to pull before we start.)\n \nSo grab a friend or two and join us to have fun and enjoy the fresh air while helping the environment! We meet at the Starbucks\, set out from there\, and then finish up back at the Starbucks.\n \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents can earn SSL hours. \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. \n  \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  \n\nBethesda Cleanup URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/clean-up-sangamore-road-surrounding-area-4/ LOCATION:Starbucks on Sangamore\, 4611-E Sangamore Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Adopt-a-Road,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sangamore-cleanup-2019-16x9-1.jpg GEO:38.9499697;-77.1193925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Starbucks on Sangamore 4611-E Sangamore Road Bethesda MD United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4611-E Sangamore Road:geo:-77.1193925,38.9499697 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250528T205517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T144346Z UID:10004882-1758196800-1758209400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the address above.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants.\nHost & Clean Up (1:30 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished Approximately 3:30 PM): Provide assistance restocking and helping our new neighbors make selections. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-6/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250425T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204041Z UID:10005038-1757955600-1757959200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make French Lentils and Mushroom Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a French Lentils and Mushroom Soup (based on this recipe from Gimme Some Oven.) 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\nFrench Lentils and Mushroom Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n3 tablespoons olive oil\n6 large leeks (white and light green parts only)\, halved and sliced*\n6 celery stalks\, diced\n3 pounds baby bella mushrooms\, sliced\n15 large cloves garlic\n2 cups dry white wine\n24 cups vegetable stock\n12 sprigs fresh thyme**\n6 bay leaves\n6 cups French lentils\, rinsed and drained\n9 large handfuls of baby spinach (or chopped kale or collard greens)\n1/3 cup balsamic vinegar\nfine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper\n\n\n* Prepping the leeks: Leeks can often have dirt hiding between their inner layers. So I recommend first trimming off and discarding the dark green parts and the ends of each leek. Then carefully slice the leeks in half lengthwise\, slice each half into lots of thin half-moons\, transfer the chopped leeks to a strainer and rinse with cold water (while tossing the leeks with your fingers to uncover any dirt)\, and drain. \n**Herb options: I recommend adding in lots and lots of fresh thyme to this recipe. But you could use a few teaspoons (add to taste) of dried thyme instead\, if that’s what you have on hand. Or rosemary\, tarragon\, and/or herbs de Provence seasoning would be delicious in this recipe too. \n\nInstructions\n\n\nSauté the veggies. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the leeks\, celery\, mushrooms\, and sauté for 6-8 minutes\, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes\, stirring occasionally. Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan by using a wooden spoon to gently lift up any brown bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.\nSimmer. Add in the vegetable stock\, thyme and bay leaves and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Add in the lentils and stir to combine. Then reduce heat to medium-low\, cover\, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender\, checking back occasionally to stir the soup so that the lentils do not stick to the bottom of the pot.\nSeason. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in the spinach and balsamic until the spinach begins to wilt. Then give the soup a taste and season with however much salt\, black pepper\, and/or extra balsamic you think is needed.\nServe. Serve the soup warm\,* garnished with an extra crack of black pepper (I also sprinkled some microgreens on top of mine)\, and enjoy!\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\, “French Lentils and Mushroom Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-french-lentils-and-mushroom-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/French-Lentil-and-Mushroom-e1745609145734.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250913T022301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T014614Z UID:10005133-1757836800-1759176000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Home Setup for Safi's Family of 5 in Woodbridge\, VA DESCRIPTION:Help create a home for a newly resettling Afghan family\, a household of 5\, mom\, dad and 3 children!  Let’s welcome them to our community by turning their mostly empty space into a warm and welcoming home!  Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and deeply appreciated by this family. \nWe ask that items are dropped off directly with the family as soon as possible by contacting Dad directly by text and arranging to meet them at your earliest convenience.  We hope that you can participate and take advantage this wonderful opportunity to meet the people we serve and to welcome them to our community!  You can also order things to be sent directly to them – you will receive Dad’s name\, contact info and address upon your signing up for things.  (If you do that\, please do let him know what you are sending\, so he can be on the lookout for the package(s).  \nDonation Guidelines\nFurniture must be in very good condition\, with no chips\, tears\, or stains. Other household goods should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \nPlease ONLY bring those items for which you have signed up unless you have been in touch with Safi (the Dad) and received confirmation to bring specific additional items. We appreciate your generosity and your understanding! \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. \n  \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n \n\nHome Setup – Safi Family of 5 in Woodbridge\, VA URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/home-setup-for-safis-family-of-5-in-woodbridge-va/ LOCATION:Ashburn VA ( exact location provided after signup)\, Ashburn\, Virginia\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:39.0437567;-77.4874416 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250730T180230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T183637Z UID:10005122-1757350800-1757354400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Yotam Ottolenghi's Green Gazpacho to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join other KindChefs and make a Green Gazpacho (based on this recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi).   “This one… is loosely based on tarator\, a cold yogurt and cucumber soup from the Balkans. A freestanding blender works best but a stick blender could also be used to bring the ingredients together.” – Ottlenghi \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nYotam Ottolenghi’s Green Gazpacho\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6 stalks celery\, with leaves\n3 large green peppers\, seeded\n18 mini cucumbers\, peeled\n9 slices stale white bread\, crusts removed\n3 small or 1-2 larger green chiles\, or to taste\n1 head cloves garlic\n2 teaspoons sugar\n15 ounces lightly toasted walnuts\n21 ounces baby spinach\n3 ounces fresh basil leaves\n1 ounce fresh parsley\n2/3 cup sherry vinegar\n1 cup or more to taste olive oil\n4 ounces (about 120 grams) Greek yogurt\n6 cups water\n 25 ounces (about 250 grams) ice cubes\n5 teaspoons salt\n3 dashes freshly ground white pepper\n\nFor the Croutons: \n\n3 dashes salt\n1 cup olive oil\n6 thick slices sourdough bread \n\nInstructions\n\n01 Gather the ingredients \n02 Preheat the oven to 375 F / 190 C / Gas 5 and grab a baking sheet. \n 03 Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with the oil and a bit of salt. Spread on pan and bake for about 10 minutes\, or until the croutons turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down. \n04 Give the celery\, peppers\, cucumbers\, bread\, chili\, and garlic a rough chop. \n05 Place in a blender and add the sugar\, walnuts\, spinach\, basil\, parsley\, vinegar\, oil\, yogurt\, most of the water\, half the ice cubes\, the salt\, and some white pepper. \n06 Blitz the soup until smooth. Add more water\, if needed\, to get preferred consistency. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. \n07 Add the remaining ice and pulse once or twice\, just to crush it a little. \n08 Serve at once\, with the croutons. \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\, “Green Gazpacho” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-yotam-ottolenghis-green-gazpacho-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/green-gazpacho-recipe-ottolenghi-435291-hero-05-e2a135623a6b40ac9978ae5def49e29c.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250811T185631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T111008Z UID:10005128-1757264400-1757268000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Turkish Chicken Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alp and Deb online for KindSoup for Students as we make a delicious Turkish Chicken Soup (based on this recipe from Refika Birgül). After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n \n\n\n\n\nTurkish Chicken Soup  \nIngredients \n\n4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thigh\n16 cloves of garlic\, (8 whole + 8 minced) \n8 quarts of hot water\n4 heaped teaspoons of salt\n4 teaspoons black peppercorns \n8 tablespoons olive oil\n4 medium-sized onions (2 roughly chopped + 2 diced)\n4 cans of tomato puree (total 60oz)\n2 cups of orzo\n1 bunch of parsley\, roughly chopped\n3 tbs grated ginger\n2 teaspoons of ground turmeric \n4 lemons\, quartered\n4 pinches of chili flakes (skip it if you don’t like spicy)\n\n  \nInstructions\n[Prepare this step in advance] Place the chicken thigh\, 2 onions (roughly chopped)\, 8 cloves of garlic (whole)\, black peppercorns\, 2 teaspoons of salt\, and 3 quarts of hot water in a pot. Boil for about 30-40 minutes\, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Take the chickens out and shred them with the help of two forks. Save the chicken broth for use in the soup later. \n  \n\nHeat olive oil in a large pot and add diced onions. Caramelize the onions by closing the lid (stir every now and then). \nAdd grated ginger and minced garlic\, and stir for 30 seconds. Add turmeric and tomato puree\, give it a mix\, and close the lid. Cook for 3-5 minutes\, stirring every now and then. Add the chicken broth to the pot by straining it. Also\, add the shredded chicken and the remaining salt and water\, and bring to a boil.\nAdd orzo to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes. \nAdd the parsley\, chili flakes\, and black pepper when the soup is boiling and simmer it for about 5 minutes.\nServe with a piece of lemon.\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 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\, “Turkish Chicken Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students – 9/7/25 Turkish Chicken Soup URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-turkish-chicken-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screen-Shot-2025-08-12-at-1.23.08-PM.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250924T161034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T173430Z UID:10005135-1756684800-1759276799@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for Nourish Now DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by Nourish Now in Rockville. \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center any weekday between 9:30am-3:30pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole\nany relevant allergy or food preference info\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals anytime Monday-Friday between 9:30am-3:30pm\, to Nourish Now Center at 405 East Gude Drive Rockville\, MD 20850. \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\nNourish Now Center Meals URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-nourish-now/ LOCATION:Nourish Now\, 405 East Gude Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, 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:39.1058081;-77.1486029 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nourish Now 405 East Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 East Gude Drive:geo:-77.1486029,39.1058081 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095600 CREATED:20250811T151227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T121309Z UID:10005127-1756141200-1756144800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Ezogelin Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alp to make a Ezogelin (based on this recipe from Refika Birgül) \nEzogelin soup is one of the most loved and probably the most frequently consumed soup recipes in Turkish cuisine.  But Ezogelin soup is often confused with lentil soup.  And although both are made with lentils\, they are very different soups. Lentil soup is made with only lentils\, while bulgur and rice\, or sometimes just one\, is added to Ezogelin soup along with lentils. While lentil soup is smooth\, Ezogelin soup is grainy. \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \nEzogelin Soup\nIngredients\n\n4 Tbsp butter\n8 Tbsp olive oil\n4 medium-sized onions\, roughly chopped\n4 medium-sized potatoes\, roughly chopped\n4 carrots\, roughly chopped \n4 Tbsp tomato paste\n4 Tbsp red pepper paste (if you don’t have it\, add more tomato paste)\n4 cups red lentils\, washed and rinsed\n2 cups chicken stock \n7 quarts of hot water\n1lb (2.5 cups) bulgur\, medium or coarsely ground\, is better\, but all would work great\n4 teaspoons salt\n4 teaspoons paprika\n4 teaspoons black pepper\n12 teaspoons dry mint\nAdd lemon juice to taste when serving\n\nInstructions\n\nHeat pot on high heat\, melt the butter and olive oil. Add the onion\, potato and carrot when the oil is hot. Cook\, stirring often for 5-6 mins. Add the tomato and pepper paste and stir for a minute.\nAdd the lentil and pour the chicken stock and 6 quarts of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.\nAfter all ingredients are cooked (when the lentil and vegetables are soft) blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is smooth.\nAdd bulgur\, salt\, paprika\, black pepper\, dry mint\, and the remaining water (about 2 quarts) into the pot. Cook for 5 minutes and stir continuously on low heat.\nYour delicious ezogelin soup is ready. \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\, “Ezogelin Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-ezogelin-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ezogelin-Soup-pic-from-Alp.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250512T163427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T144310Z UID:10004881-1755777600-1755790200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the address above.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants.\nHost & Clean Up (1:30 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished Approximately 3:30 PM): Provide assistance restocking and helping our new neighbors make selections. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers August\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-5/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250724T150110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T231747Z UID:10005120-1755536400-1755540000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Lemony White Bean Soup with Greens to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Lemony White Bean Soup with Greens based on this recipe from New York Times. \n“Bright with lemon and herbs\, and packed with hearty greens\, this highly adaptable soup can be either light and brothy or thick and stewlike\, depending on your preference. Smashing some of the beans to release their starch will give you a thicker soup that’s almost worthy of a fork. To keep it on the brothy side\, add a little more liquid and leave the beans intact. Either way\, it’s a warming\, piquant\, one-pot meal.” \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n \n\n\n\nLemony White Bean Soup with Greens (optional ground Turkey)\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1 1/2 – 2 pounds ground turkey (optional\, leave out for vegan version)\n1/4 cup olive oil\n3 large onions\, diced\n3-4 large carrots\, diced\n2-3 bunches sturdy greens\, such as kale\, broccoli rabe\, mustard greens or collard greens\n3 tablespoons tomato paste\n2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin\, plus more to taste\n1/3 teaspoon red-pepper flakes\, plus more to taste\n9 garlic cloves\, minced\n3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger\n1 tablespoon kosher salt\, plus more to taste\n3 quarts chicken stock (or vegetable broth)\n6 (15-ounce) cans white beans\, drained and rinsed\n3 cups chopped fresh\, soft herbs\, such as parsley\, mint\, dill\, basil\, tarragon\, chives or a combination\nFresh lemon juice\, to taste\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 onions and carrots\, and sauté until very soft and brown at the edges\, 7 to 10 minutes.\nMeanwhile\, rinse the greens and pull the leaves off the stems. Tear or chop into bite-size pieces and set aside.\nWhen the onions are golden\, add tomato paste\, cumin and red-pepper flakes to the pot\, and sauté until paste darkens\, about 1 minute. Add garlic\, ginger and salt and sauté.\n(Use of a turkey is optional) Add turkey\, breaking up the meat with your spoon\, until turkey is browned in spots\, 4 to 7 minutes. \nAdd stock and beans\, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer until the soup is thick and flavorful\, adding more salt if needed\, 15 to 25 minutes. If you like a thicker broth\, you can smash some of the beans with the back of the spoon to release their starch. Or leave the beans whole for a brothier soup.\nAdd the greens to the pot and simmer until they are very soft. This will take 5 to 10 minutes for most greens\, but tough collard greens might take 15 minutes. (Add a little water if the broth gets too reduced.)\nStir herbs and lemon juice into the pot\, taste and add more salt\, cumin and lemon until the broth is lively and bright-tasting. Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and more red-pepper flakes\, if desired.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Lemony White Bean Soup with Greens” and any relevant food allergy info.  (including whether or not you added turkey). \nWhen convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-lemony-white-bean-soup-with-greens-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08Apperex-threeByTwoMediumAt2X.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250528T162559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T152244Z UID:10005101-1755450000-1755453600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Spring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Spring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta (based on this recipe from NY Times.) After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nSpring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta\nIngredients\n\n\n\n\n1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n6 large shallots or 3 small onions\, thinly sliced\n6 celery stalks\, thinly sliced\nKosher salt and black pepper\n1/3 cup minced fresh ginger (optional)\, or juice of 2 lemons\n1/3 cup minced garlic\n6 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock\n3 cups ditalini or other small shaped pasta (about 15 ounces)\n24 ounces asparagus\, trimmed and sliced into ½-inch pieces (4 ½ cups)\, thinly sliced zucchini or chopped broccoli\n3 cups fresh or frozen peas or edamame\n15 ounces baby kale\, baby spinach or torn spinach (about 12 cups)\nOptional add-ins: white beans\, garbanzo beans\, chopped carrots…\nGrated Parmesan\, for serving\n\nInstructions\n\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 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. Finish with the lemon juice\, if using.\nDivide soup among bowls. Top with Parmesan.\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\, August 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\, “Spring Minestrone with Kale and Pasta” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-spring-minestrone-with-kale-and-pasta-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:20250811T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250724T144510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T184531Z UID:10005119-1754931600-1754935200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Burst Cherry Tomato Orzotto w/Basil\, Arugula and Cannellini Beans to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Burst Cherry Tomato Orzotto w/Basil and Cannellini Beans  (based on this recipe from the NYT.) \nWe’ve added white beans to this delightful dish to add more protein and make it a one-pot meal!  “Cherry tomatoes are first cooked down with aromatics until they burst and their juices thicken. This concentrated tomato mixture fortifies the broth\, imparting its flavor to the orzo. Stirring every minute or so releases the pasta’s starch\, while a pat of butter makes this dish silky and that much more reminiscent of a saucy risotto. The orzotto is only as good as the tomatoes you use\, so be sure to use the best ones you can get your hands on. Topping each serving with a handful of arugula is a wonderful way to incorporate more greens and add a bit of fresh\, peppery zing.” \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n \n\n\nBurst Cherry Tomato Orzotto with Basil\, Arugula and White Beans\nIngredients:  \n\n1/3 cup olive oil \n3 large shallots\, chopped (about a cup)\nSalt \n1 head garlic – grated \n1 tsp crushed red pepper\, to taste\n4 ½pounds cherry tomatoes \n3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves\, roughly chopped\, plus 1 sprig \n2 pounds orzo \n4-6 cans (or 1 1/2 lb dry – precooked) cannellini (or other white) beans\n3 quart (12 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth (more as needed)\n2 cups grated Parmesan\, plus more for serving\n3 Tablespoons unsalted butter \n1 lemon\, juiced (more to taste)\nArugula\, optional topping for serving\n\nInstructions\n\nStep 1 – Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the shallots\, some salt and cook\, stirring often\, until the shallot is translucent and fragrant\, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook\, stirring constantly\, until fragrant\, another minute or so more.\n \nStep 2 – Add the tomatoes\, basil sprig and 3 cups water and cover the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and let cook\, covered\, until the tomatoes are very soft and easily burst when pressed with a wooden spoon or spatula\, about 10 minutes.\n \nStep 3 – Use the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to press the tomatoes against the side of the pot until all the tomatoes are broken down. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a steady yet gentle boil.\n \nStep 4 – Cover and continue to cook\, stirring occasionally\, until the tomato liquid has thickened\, slightly deepened in color and reduced by about half\,  10-12 minutes. The mixture will go from very brothy to a tomato soup-like texture.\n \nStep 5 – Stir in the orzo\, broth and some salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook\, stirring every minute or two and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking\, until the orzo is tender and saucy\, 10-13 minutes more.  Add the beans and stir it around to be well blended.\n \nStep 6 – Remove the pot from the heat and discard the basil sprig. Stir in the Parmesan\, butter\, lemon juice and chopped basil until silky and evenly combined. Season to taste with salt as needed. Serve immediately\, topped with fresh arugula and more Parmesan\, as desired.\n \n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Burst Cherry Tomato Orzotto w/Basil and Cannellini Beans” and any relevant food allergy info (contains dairy). When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-burst-cherry-tomato-orzotto-w-basil-arugula-and-cannellini-beans-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250807T151918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T152428Z UID:10005126-1754841600-1754845200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Cherry Tomato Orzo with Basil and White Beans to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Cherry Tomato Orzo with Basil and White Beans for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nCherry Tomato Orzo with Basil and White Beans\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/3 cup olive oil \n3 large shallots\, chopped (about 1 cup)\n1 head garlic – grated \n1 tsp crushed red pepper\, to taste\n4 pounds cherry tomatoes \n3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves\, roughly chopped\, plus 1 sprig \n2 pounds orzo *I cook separately to prevent it from absorbing all the liquid\n4-6 cans (or 1-½ lbs dry – precooked) cannellini (or other white) beans\n10-12 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (more as needed)\n2 cups grated Parmesan\, plus more for serving\n1 lemon\, juiced (more to taste)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and salt. Cook\, stirring often\, until shallot is translucent and fragrant\, 4-5 mins. Add garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook\, stirring\, until fragrant\, 1 min.\nAdd tomatoes\, basil sprig\, and 3 cups water. Cover pot. Increase heat to medium-high and cook\, covered\, until tomatoes are very soft and easily burst when pressed with a wooden spoon\, about 10 mins.\nPress tomatoes against side of pot with a wooden spoon until all tomatoes are broken down. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil.\nCover and cook\, stirring occasionally\, until liquid has thickened\, slightly deepened in color\, and reduced by about half to a tomato soup-like texture\, 10-12 mins.\nStir in orzo*\, broth and some salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer. Cook\, stirring every min or two\, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking\, until orzo begins to soften. Add beans and stir.\nRemove from heat and discard basil sprig. Stir in orzo* if cooked separately\, Parmesan\, lemon juice\, and chopped basil until silky and evenly combined.\nSeason to taste with salt as needed. Garnish with more 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\, “Cherry Tomato Orzo with Basil and White Beans” and any relevant food allergy info.  When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City. \nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/har-shalom-kindsoup-cherry-tomato-orzo-with-basil-and-white-beans-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/plate-with-orzo-pasta-e1754579813123.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250724T124813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T140854Z UID:10005118-1754326800-1754330400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons).  This lovely bright green soup can be served at room temperature and served with garlicky croutons;  It also has hemp/flax/chia seeds\, and miso – so has plenty of nutrients in it!  After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nBasil Zucchini Soup\nIngredients\n\n2 2/3 cups sliced leeks (the tender white and light green parts only)\n1 to 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n4 garlic cloves\, chopped\n8 small zucchini\, chopped + a few strands of spiralized or julienned zucchini for garnish\n1 cup hemp seeds (can replace with Flax or Chia seeds)\njuice of 2 lemons\, more to taste\n2 Tablespoons miso paste\n4 cups water\, more as needed for consistency\n2 cups packed fresh basil\nsea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\ngarlic croutons:\n\n8 cups cubed sourdough bread\n2 garlic cloves\, minced\nExtra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\nSlice the white and light green parts of the leek into rings. Rinse well\, drain\, and let dry.\nHeat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until very soft\, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste one\, the leeks should be a bit translucent and should not have a bitter taste. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.\nIn a blender\, combine the leek mixture with the zucchini\, hemp seeds\, lemon juice\, miso\, water and a few grinds of pepper and blend until smooth. Add the basil and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings\, adding more lemon for brightness and salt to taste. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.\n\nMake the garlic croutons: \n\nPreheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the baking sheet\, toss the croutons with the garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until crisp\, about 8 minutes.\nServe the soup at room temperature\, or lightly chilled\, with the garlic croutons and a drizzle of olive oil.\n\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: “Basil Zucchini Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call (contains Miso/soy).  \n When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-basil-zucchini-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/2025/07/IMG_2016_12_07_09063-e1748450360234-705x397-1.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250624T214535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T124448Z UID:10005115-1753722000-1753725600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make NYT's Tomato Gazpacho to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Tomato Gazpacho (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\nTomato Gazpacho\n\n\n\n\nAbout 4 pounds ripe red tomatoes\, cored and roughly cut into chunks\n2 Italian frying (cubanelle) pepper or another long\, light green pepper\, such as Anaheim\, cored\, seeded and roughly cut into chunks\n2 cucumbers\, about 8 inches long\, peeled and roughly cut into chunks\n2 small mild onions (white or red)\, peeled and roughly cut into chunks\n2 cloves garlic\n4 teaspoons sherry vinegar\, more to taste\nSalt\n3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil\, more to taste\, plus more for drizzling\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\nStep 1 – Combine tomatoes\, pepper\, cucumber\, onion and garlic in a blender or\, if using a hand blender\, in a deep bowl. (If necessary\, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth\, at least 2 minutes\, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep 2  – With the motor running\, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified\, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery\, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.\n\n\nStep 3 – Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill\, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold\, at least 6 hours or overnight.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep 4  – Before serving\, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick\, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses\, over ice if desired\, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.\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\, “Tomato Gazpacho” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-tomato-gazpacho-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screen-Shot-2025-07-23-at-8.37.05-AM.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250624T213430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T213430Z UID:10005114-1753117200-1753120800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Corn Chowder to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Corn Chowder (based on this recipe from Vegan Heaven.) 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\nCorn Chowder\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n12 medium-sized russet potatoes\, cut into cubes\n4 red bell pepper\, cut into medium-sized chunks\n20 cups corn kernels either fresh or frozen\n8 stalks of celery\, chopped\n4 onion\, finely chopped\n8 carrots\, sliced\n8 bay leaves\n2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder\n2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional) Omit if you don’t want the corn chowder to be a bit spicy!\n16 cups vegetable broth\n4 cup coconut milk\n2 cup unsweetened almond milk\nsalt\, to taste\nblack pepper\, to taste\n4 green onion\, cut into rings\n2 cup fresh parsley\, chopped\n\nInstructions\n\n\nCut all the vegetables in bite-sized chunks or slices. Put 2 cups of the corn in a blender together with the coconut milk and the almond milk. Blend until smooth. Set aside.\nIn a large pot\, sauté the onion in some oil until it becomes translucent. Then\, add the vegetables\, the spices\, the bay leaves\, the vegetable broth\, and the pureed corn. Bring to boil and cook for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.\nDiscard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the green onion and the fresh parsley. I like this corn chowder best with warm whole wheat baguette.\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\, “Corn Chowder” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-corn-chowder-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/2024/07/Vegan-Corn-Chowder3-e1723474782962.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250528T163936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T203555Z UID:10005102-1753030800-1753034400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Basil Zucchini Soup (based on this recipe from Love & Lemons). This lovely bright green soup can be served at room temperature and served with garlicky croutons;  It also has hemp/fax/chia seeds\, and miso – so has plenty of nutrients in it! After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nBasil Zucchini Soup\nIngredients\n\n2 2/3 cups sliced leeks (the tender white and light green parts only)\n1 to 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n4 garlic cloves\, chopped\n8 small zucchini\, chopped + a few strands of spiralized or julienned zucchini for garnish\n1 cup hemp seeds (can replace with Flax or Chia seeds)\njuice of 2 lemons\, more to taste\n2 Tablespoons miso paste\n4 cups water\, more as needed for consistency\n2 cups packed fresh basil\nsea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\ngarlic croutons:\n\n8 cups cubed sourdough bread\n2 garlic cloves\, minced\nExtra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\nSlice the white and light green parts of the leek into rings. Rinse well\, drain\, and let dry.\nHeat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until very soft\, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste one\, the leeks should be a bit translucent and should not have a bitter taste. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.\nIn a blender\, combine the leek mixture with the zucchini\, hemp seeds\, lemon juice\, miso\, water and a few grinds of pepper and blend until smooth. Add the basil and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings\, adding more lemon for brightness and salt to taste. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.\n\nMake the garlic croutons: \n\nPreheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the baking sheet\, toss the croutons with the garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until crisp\, about 8 minutes.\nServe the soup at room temperature\, or lightly chilled\, with the garlic croutons and a drizzle of olive oil.\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! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, July 20th 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\, “Basil Zucchini Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call (contains Miso/soy).  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.  Please report all KindSoups that you shared – whether with the food assistance organization\, or to people whom you know. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-basil-zucchini-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2016_12_07_09063-e1748450360234.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250430T164231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T164232Z UID:10004880-1752753600-1752766200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the given address. Whether it’s gently used toys\, kitchen supplies\, or clothing\, every donation makes a difference.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\nHost & Clean Up (1:00 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished): Join us without donations but lend your time and energy to organize\, host\, and wrap up the giveaway. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-4/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250609T172527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T211639Z UID:10005110-1752512400-1752516000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Sweet Corn Gazpacho to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Sweet Corn Gazpacho (based on this recipe from Love & 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\nSweet Corn Gazpacho\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n\n12 ears corn\, kernels and juices\, reserve 1 cup for garnish\n4 large yellow heirloom tomatoes\, chopped \n4 yellow pepper\, stemmed\, seeded\, and chopped\n4 cups cucumber\, peeled and chopped\n1 cup extra-virgin olive oil\n1/3 cup sherry vinegar\n2 teaspoons sea salt\, to taste\nfreshly ground black pepper\, to taste\n\nfor garnish:\n\nreserved corn kernels\nsliced cherry tomatoes\nchopped basil and/or microgreens\n\ncomments that people sent in to consider before making yours:\n\ntry roasting the corn\, tomatoes and pepper\, in advance\ncan also quickly blanch the corn before blending\nsubstitute lime juice for the vinegar\nmake it a meal by sauteing up some shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning and adding it choppied to each bowl\n\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a blender\, combine the corn\, tomato\, pepper\, cucumber\, olive oil\, sherry vinegar\, salt\, and pepper and blend until smooth. Season to taste.\nServe with the reserved corn kernels\, cherry tomatoes\, and herbs.\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\, “Sweet Corn Gazpacho” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-sweet-corn-gazpacho-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/2024/05/IMG_0084-cropped-e1749489823980.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250205T172600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T172600Z UID:10004985-1752314400-1752321600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive DESCRIPTION:Join forces with other volunteers to clean up Wisteria Drive in Germantown\, one of the area roads KindWorks has “adopted.” We will be picking up litter and recyclables along Wisteria between Germantown Road and Great Seneca Highway.  \n \nSo grab a friend or two and join us to have fun and enjoy the fresh air while helping the environment! We meet in the parking lot in front of the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union and set out from there.\n \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents 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. \n  \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  \n\nGermantown Cleanup URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/clean-up-along-wisteria-drive-4/ LOCATION:Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union\, 12820 Wisteria Drive\, Germantown\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Adopt-a-Road,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cleanup-near-school-16x9-1.jpg GEO:39.1763545;-77.2699237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union 12820 Wisteria Drive Germantown MD United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12820 Wisteria Drive:geo:-77.2699237,39.1763545 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250609T170637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T211547Z UID:10005111-1751907600-1751911200@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Red Curry Lemongrass Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb 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. Serve with rice and baked tofu\, if using.\n\nNotes\n\n\nShiitake mushrooms can be expensive\, so consider a mix of shiitakes and cremini (or other) mushrooms.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\n\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\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-red-curry-lemongrass-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/2024/04/Red-Curry-Lemongrass-Soup-e1714161067723.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250603T212305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T211339Z UID:10005106-1751821200-1751824800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Watermelon Gazpacho to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Watermelon Gazpacho. After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 8 quarts that can qualify for any given day (4 hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\n take a picture during preparation and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\n\n\nWatermelon Gazpacho\n\n\n\n\n8 fat ripe tomatoes (about 4 pounds)\, cored and cut into chunks\n8 cups seedless watermelon- chunked\, and 2 more cups- diced small\n8″ slice of day-old baguette (about 8 ounces)\, cut into pieces\n6 Kirby cucumbers\, peeled\, seeded and sliced\n1 cup chopped red onion\n4-6 garlic cloves\, minced\n2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus maybe more\, to taste)\nFreshly ground black pepper\n8 ice cubes (optional)\n1 cup extra virgin olive oil\, and perhaps more to taste\n\nFor serving: \n\navocado\, peeled and diced small\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\nIn a blender\, large bowl or pot\, combine tomatoes\, 8 cups watermelon\, bread\, cucumber\, onion\, garlic\, salt\, pepper and ice cubes. Purée until desired texture. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil.\nChill in refrigerator until very cold\, at least 30 minutes.\nServe\, garnished with remaining chopped watermelon and avocado.\n\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! \nSTUDENTS:  \nPrior to our Sunday\, July 6th 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\, “Watermelon Gazpacho” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call).  As soon as is convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-red-lentil-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/watermelon-gazpacho-soup-e1685144314720.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250512T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T222620Z UID:10005099-1751302800-1751306400@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Greek Lemon Chicken and Gnocchi Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Greek Lemon Chicken and Gnocchi 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\nGreek Lemon Chicken and Gnocchi Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6 quarts chicken stock\n9 cups torn rotisserie chicken (or other cooked chicken)\n9 medium lemons\nSalt and black pepper\, to taste\n3 pounds shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi\n6 eggs (well beaten)\n12 garlic cloves\, grated\nFresh dill (optional)\, for garnish\n\nInstructions\n\n\nTo a large pot over high\, add the chicken stock\, torn chicken and grated lemon zest (from about 3 lemons). Add a 1/4 teaspoon of salt (remember\, you are seasoning a lot of liquid!) and a 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and bring to a boil over high. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes.\nAdd the gnocchi to the soup and continue simmering for 3 minutes.\nMeanwhile\, squeeze enough lemon juice into a heatproof liquid measuring cup to get 1 ½ cups juice. Add the well beaten eggs and the garlic to the juice and whisk well to combine.\nWhile constantly whisking\, slowly stream 2 cups of the simmering chicken stock into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Add the tempered egg mixture to the pot all at once and stir to combine. Turn the heat off right after incorporating the eggs. Taste and season with more salt as needed.\nServe with additional lemon zest on top\, freshly cracked black pepper and dill\, 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\, “Greek Lemon Chicken and Gnocchi Soup ” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-greek-lemon-chicken-and-gnocchi-soup-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/Greek-Chicken-and-Gnocchi-Soup-e1747088942223.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250609T154709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T185219Z UID:10005109-1750698000-1750701600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Deb to make a Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (based on this recipe from Bowl of Delicious.) After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nStuffed Cabbage Roll Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/3 cup butter divided\n2 large yellow onions diced\n6 cloves garlic minced\n2 – 3 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey\, skip for vegetarian option)\n8 cups roughly chopped green cabbage (about 2 small head or 1 large head)\n1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley\n2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 2 tablespoon fresh)\n4 teaspoons dried mint (or 4 tablespoons fresh\, can be omitted if you don’t have any)\n1 teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional\, more or less according to spice level preference)\n2 teaspoon kosher salt \n1 teaspoon black pepper\n30 oz. canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted)\n1 cup red wine (optional)\n12 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)\n2 cups rice (any kind; see notes)\nGarnish: Romano or Parmesan cheese\, crushed red pepper\, and/or chopped parsley/herbs (optional)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nMelt half the butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes\, until softened and starting to brown. Add the ground beef or turkey and minced garlic and brown the beef or turkey\, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as needed until fully cooked.\nAdd the cabbage to the pot\, and stir to coat. Let the cabbage soften up a bit for a couple of minutes\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd the chopped fresh parsley\, dried oregano\, dried mint\, crushed red pepper\, kosher salt\, black pepper\, canned diced tomatoes\, and red wine. Stir together\, then pour in the broth and bring to a boil.\nOnce the soup is boiling\, stir in the rice. Turn the heat to low\, cover\, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes\, or until the rice is fully cooked (this may take less time depending on the kind of rice you use).\nTurn off the heat. Add the remaining butter to the pot and stir in until it’s melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the soup is too thick\, you can add more water or broth until it’s thinned to your liking.\nServe\, topped with Romano or parmesan cheese\, crushed red pepper\, and/or more herbs if desired.\n\nNotes\n\n\nItalian seasoning may be used in place of the herbs and spices in this soup.\nI usually recommend converted (parboiled) rice in soups\, such as Ben’s Original. The reason for this is that it’s less starchy\, and it holds its shape more when submerged in liquid for a long time. This makes it easy to freeze and store leftovers without needing to cook the rice separately so it doesn’t turn mushy. That said\, a long grain white or brown rice\, or even a wild rice blend\, would work in this soup as well.\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\, “Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-stuffed-cabbage-roll-soupto-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stuffed-Cabbage-Roll-Soup-e1714420161165.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250619T160322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T160322Z UID:10005113-1750608000-1750611600@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Har Shalom KindSoup - Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Marj Klein to make a Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup for Har Shalom’s Sunday KindSoup. All are welcome – whether Har Shalom congregants or not! \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.  \nContact Marj to Participate \n\n\nCarrot & Sweet Potato Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4 Tbsps butter or oil\n2 lbs onions\, chopped\n2 lbs sweet potatoes\, peeled and cubed\n2 lbs carrots\, peeled and chopped\n2 Tbsps ground cumin\n9 cups vegetable stock\n1 cup cream (or half and half)\n½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)\nSalt and pepper to taste\n\nInstructions\n\n\nHeat butter/oil on medium high. Add onions. Sauté 3 mins\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd sweet potatoes and carrots. Sauté 3 mins\, stirring occasionally.\nAdd cumin. Stir well and cook 2 mins.\nAdd stock\, stir. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer. Simmer 25 mins until sweet potato is tender. (Simmer time depends on size of cubes.)\nRemove from heat and purée until smooth.\nPut pot on low heat. Slowly add cream and red pepper flakes. Stir well and taste\, adjusting with salt and pepper.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup” and label “DAIRY” if using butter and/or cream.  When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City. \nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/har-shalom-kindsoup-carrot-sweet-potato-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thai-carrot-sweet-potato-soup-recipe-e1750348955265.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250430T163731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T163732Z UID:10004879-1750334400-1750347000@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Monthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s create a tapestry of hope and support for refugees and newcomers in our community. \nJoin us for our Monthly Giveaway\, where we come together to share essential items and warm smiles. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at 6155 64th Ave\, Riverdale\, MD 20737\, this event provides toys\, kitchen items\, home supplies\, and clothing to those in need. We invite you to contribute and volunteer in one of three ways: \n\nDrop Off Donations (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Simply drop off your donated items at the given address. Whether it’s gently used toys\, kitchen supplies\, or clothing\, every donation makes a difference.\nDonate & Set Up (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Bring your items and stay to help us set up and welcome participants. This is a rewarding opportunity to interact with refugees and provide support personally.\nHost & Clean Up (1:00 PM – Until Cleanup is Finished): Join us without donations but lend your time and energy to organize\, host\, and wrap up the giveaway. Your help with cleaning up and making sure everything runs smoothly is invaluable.\n\nNote: If you have time and are interested\, you are welcome to join us from the beginning until the end of the event or just sign up for the Donate & Set Up section. \nSign up below. If you have questions please email mhrangiz.azami@dokindworks.org. We look forward to working together and making a difference! \nDonation Guidelines\nAll donated items should be new or very gently used. In addition\, all donations must be clean and completely free of pet hair\, cobwebs\, and cigarette smoke. For donated bed linens\, package same-size linens together in a bag or box that is labeled with the bedding size contained therein.  \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nMonthly Giveaway for Refugees and Newcomers\n\n\n\n \n \n Please mention in the comments if you speak Spanish\, Persian\, or Arabic. URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/template-monthly-giveaway-for-refugees-and-newcomers-4-3/ LOCATION:6155 64th Ave Riverdale\, MD 20737\, 64th Avenue\, East Riverdale\, Maryland\, 20737\, United States CATEGORIES:Home Setups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg GEO:38.9631;-76.90597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6155 64th Ave Riverdale MD 20737 64th Avenue East Riverdale Maryland 20737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=64th Avenue:geo:-76.90597,38.9631 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T095601 CREATED:20250609T153735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T171413Z UID:10005108-1750093200-1750096800@dokindworks.org SUMMARY:Make (Spicy) Miso Lentil Soup to Share With Others DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a Spicy (or non-spicy) Miso Lentil Soup (based on this recipe from the 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\n(Spicy) Miso Lentil Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4 cups green or brown lentils\n3 cups long-grain white rice (or orzo or brown rice)\nSalt (to taste\, scaled up as needed during cooking)\n4 (5-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach (about 24 cups\, not packed)\n10 tablespoons white miso\n4 inches fresh ginger\, unpeeled and thinly sliced\n4 to 8 serrano or jalapeño chiles\, destemmed and halved (depending on heat preference)\n4 limes\, halved\n1/4 cup toasted sesame oil\, plus more for serving\n16 ounces (1 pound) shiitake mushrooms\, destemmed and thinly sliced\n24 cups water\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a medium or large pot\, saute the mushrooms in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium heat ntil the mushrooms are browned\, 7 to 9 minutes. Set aside. \nIn the same pot\, bring 24 cups of water\, the lentils\, rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil over high. Reduce heat\, cover and simmer\, stirring occasionally\, until the lentils are tender but not mushy and the rice is falling apart\, 15 to 20 minutes.\nWhile the soup is simmering\, in a blender\, combine 1 cup water\, the spinach\, miso\, ginger\, four serrano or jalapeño chiles and the juice from two limes. Blend until smooth. Because the mixture will be thinned by the soup\, it should be slightly too spicy; blend in more serrano until it is. Set aside.\nWhen the lentils are ready\, turn off the heat. Stir in the blended greens. (Mixture will thicken as it sits). Season to taste with salt\, then serve topped with the mushrooms\, a squeeze of lime and a few drops of sesame 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\, “(Spicy) Miso Lentil Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only\, please. \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n  URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-spicy-miso-lentil-soup-to-share-with-others/ LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dokindworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Miso-Lentil-Soup-e1749483435448.webp GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR