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SUMMARY:Make Watermelon Gazpacho to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Watermelon Gazpacho. 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\nWatermelon Gazpacho\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIngredients\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! \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. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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-watermelon-gazpacho-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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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. \nInclement Weather Policy\nIn the event of severe weather or other unsafe conditions\, including heavy rain\, thunderstorms\, snow\, ice\, extreme heat\, extreme cold\, poor air quality\, or other hazardous conditions\, the event may be canceled. A cancellation decision will be made by 9:00 AM on the day of the event and communicated to registered participants. If the event can be rescheduled\, participants will be notified of the new date. Otherwise\, there will be no make-up date.\n \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-3/
LOCATION:Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union\, 12820 Wisteria Drive\, Germantown\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup (based on this recipe from NY Times). After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\n Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n1/4 cup coriander seeds\n1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil\, more for serving\n4 large white onions\, peeled and diced (8 cups)\n18 cups water\n8 large garlic cloves\, finely chopped\n20 medium carrots (4 pounds)\, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (8 cups)\n2 tablespoons kosher salt\, more as needed\n3/4 cup white miso\n4 small heads (or 2 large heads) of cauliflower\, trimmed and cut into florets\n2 teaspoons lemon zest\n1/2 cup lemon juice\, more to taste\nSmoky chile powder\, for serving\nCoarse sea salt\, for serving\nCilantro leaves\, for serving\n\nInstructions\n\n\nIn a large\, dry pot over medium heat\, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown\, 2 to 3 minutes.\nTransfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.\nReturn the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onions; cook\, stirring occasionally\, until soft and lightly colored\, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.\nAdd carrots\, crushed coriander\, salt and 18 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook\, uncovered\, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook\, covered\, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender\, about 10 minutes.\nRemove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender\, purée the soup until smooth. (Alternatively\, you can let soup cool slightly then purée it in batches in a food processor or blender.) If necessary\, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through. Stir in the lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile\, sea salt and cilantro leaves.\n\n\n\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 Carrot and Cauliflower Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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-carrot-and-cauliflower-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location.  \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center July 16th – 31st Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\na full list of ingredients used\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals July 16th – 31st anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.  \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-12/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
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SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Ezogelin Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Ezogelin Soup. After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\nTake a picture during preparation\, of the finished product\, and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nEzogelin Soup\n\n\n\n\n4 tbs butter \n8 tbs olive oil\n4 medium-sized onions\, roughly chopped\n4 medium-sized potatoes\, roughly chopped\n4 carrots\, roughly chopped \n4 tbs tomato paste\n4 tbs red pepper paste (if you don’t have it\, add more tomato paste)\n4 cups red lentils\, washed and rinsed\n2 cups chicken stock \n5 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\nSoup Instructions\n\n\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\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 19th cooking session:  \n\nConfirm your participation by signing up at the bottom of this page\nGather your ingredients\nMake sure that you have either a Soup Pot large enough to hold all of this soup\, or two smaller ones that will together hold it all\nHave 6 quart sized plastic soup containers with tight fitting lids (ask your neighbors if you could have theirs rather than them recycling them – they will be thrilled)\n\nHave all of your ingredients and cooking tools out and ready for when you sign on to our zoom at 5pm. (long hair should be tied back\, and everyone should start with freshly washed hands and gloves if you have them) You can start peeling and chopping your veggies while you wait for us to begin. \nEveryone’s first name should identify them on our zoom screen please. \nSee you soon!!\nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Ezogelin Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call). Within one week\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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-ezogelin-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Make Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Basil Zucchini Soup (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\nBasil Zucchini Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\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! \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. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make (Spicy) Corn and Coconut Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Carol to make a (Spicy) Corn and Coconut Soup (based on this recipe by Sarah Jampel.) 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) Corn and Coconut Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n15 ears yellow or bicolor corn (or 15 cups frozen corn kernels)\n6 tablespoons olive oil\n6 shallots\, thinly sliced into rings\n9 garlic cloves\, minced\n3 (1-inch) pieces ginger\, peeled and minced\n3 serrano chiles (or other chile)\, minced\n6 small red potatoes (6 to 8 ounces total)\, cut into ½-inch cubes\n7 ½ cups vegetable broth (or 7 ½ cups of hot water whisked with 4 ½ teaspoons jarred bouillon)\n3 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk\n3 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)\nKosher salt\, to season\nTorn cilantro leaves\, toasted coconut flakes\, chopped roasted peanuts\, crispy fried shallots\, lime wedges and more sliced Serrano chiles\, to serve (optional)\n\nInstructions\n\n\nCut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer to a bowl. Using the back of a butter knife\, scrape the cobs so that all of the milky juices collect in the bowl and the cobs look completely dry\, like wrung-out sponges. Set aside. (If using frozen kernels\, skip this step.)\nIn a large stockpot over medium heat\, heat olive oil. Add shallots\, garlic\, ginger and chile\, and sauté\, stirring occasionally\, until soft and fragrant\, 3 to 5 minutes. Add corn kernels and juices to the pot\, and sauté until the corn is softer and brighter\, about 3 minutes more.\nAdd potato pieces\, and stir to coat\, 1 to 2 minutes.\nNow\, pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil\, reduce to a simmer\, cover\, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes\, until the potatoes are tender all the way through.\nUse an immersion blender to roughly purée the soup\, so that it’s creamy with some kernels of corn\, chunks of potato\, and chile flecks remaining. (Alternatively\, ladle about half of the soup into a blender\, blend until smooth\, and return to the pot.) Season with lime juice and salt\, and mix to combine. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings of your choice\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) Corn and Coconut Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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-corn-and-coconut-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for Goods for Good DC
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by Goods for Good in Washington\, DC.  \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center  during the month of August – Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. (Note: Parents can drop off donations for their students. Please remember to snap a picture at drop-off for SSL approval.) You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \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 or zip-top bags. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\ncommon allergens such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\nlabel vegan or vegetarian as appropriate\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals during the month of August – Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm to Goods for Good (5830 Nebraska Ave NW\, Washington\, DC). (Note: Parents can drop off donations for their students. Please remember to snap a picture at drop-off for SSL approval.) \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\nG4G Casserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-goods-for-good-dc-3/
LOCATION:Goods for Good\, 5830 Nebraska Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20015
CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location.  \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center August 2nd -14th Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\na full list of ingredients used\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals August 2nd -14th anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.  \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-13/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baking for Community,Cooking,Shelter Support
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SUMMARY:Make Creamy Mexican Corn Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Creamy Mexican Corn Soup  (based on this recipe from One Hot 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\nCreamy Mexican Corn Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n6 tablespoons olive oil\n3 15.5 oz. cans pinto beans drained\n3 15.5 oz. cans kidney beans drained\n6 cups frozen corn\n11/2 cup green pepper seeded and diced\n11/2 cup red pepper seeded and diced\n11/2 cup dried pasilla chile seeded and chopped\, or other chile\n3 jalapenos seeded and diced\n3 cloves garlic chopped\n7 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock\n3 cups cream of choice: heavy cream (original recipe)\, half n half (a little lighter!) or coconut (better if freezing)\n3 tsp. cumin\n3 tsp. onion powder\n3/4 tsp. ground red pepper\nsalt and pepper to taste\n3/4 lb cheddar cheese grate this to make 3 cup of shredded cheese\n6 tablespoons chopped cilantro\n\nCorn and Bean Soup Toppings (optional)  \n\nsour cream \nshredded cheese \nlime \ndiced onion \n\nInstructions\n\n\nPrep your ingredients first by draining the beans\, chopping the garlic\, and seeding and dicing the peppers.\nPlace a large stockpot on medium heat. Once the pot is hot\, add the olive oil.\nAdd the corn to the pot and cook for about a minute. Then stir in the peppers\, garlic\, and dry seasonings. Cook\, stirring often\, for about three minutes\, until the vegetables are tender and the spices are fragrant.\nAdd the beans and the chicken stock to the corn mixture\, stir well\, then bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low and let cook at a simmer for 15 minutes\, until the peppers are tender.\nWhile the soup is simmering\, shred the cheddar cheese using a box grater or a microplane cheese grater; this should yield 3 cups of shredded cheese.\nAdd the cream (half n half or coconut) to the soup pot and stir well. Bring the soup back to a simmer then add the cheese in small batches\, stirring between batches so it melts easily\, then stir in the cilantro. Taste the soup to adjust any season and let simmer for 5 minutes.\nServe the soup hot. Add any of the optional toppings.\n\nNotes  \nThis soup is adaptable to your tastes.   \nFeel free to substitute different types of beans\, peppers\, and cheeses to suit your tastes or even to what ingredients you have on hand.  \nPasilla chile – You can substitute a fresh Pasilla pepper for the dried chile pepper.  \n Using Freshly Shredded Cheese  \nI highly recommend using freshly shredded cheese which you grate from a block of cheese over pre-shredded cheese\, which many times contains starch that inhibits melting.   \nHow to Store Bean Soup  \nStore any leftover Corn and Bean Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.  \nThis soup freezes well. It’s is best to let the soup thaw overnight and then reheat over a low setting.  \n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Creamy Mexican Corn Soup” and common allergens (such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-creamy-mexican-corn-soup-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Make Corn Chowder to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa 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 common allergens (such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:KindSoup for Students - Make Burst Tomato Orzo to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for KindSoup for Students as we make a Burst Tomato Orzo (based on this recipe from the NYT.) After completing your soup\, and sharing some with your family\, freeze and label the rest for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers. \nStudents can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup made with the group and delivered to others.  There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render at least 6 quarts of soup\, 3 SSL hours.  \nIn order to receive SSL Hours \n\nTake a picture during preparation\, of the finished product\, and at delivery\nreport on where you shared your KindSoup \nComplete this SSL Form  \n\nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nBurst Tomato Orzo\n\n\n\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 \n1 pound 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\nSoup Instructions\n\n\n\nHeat 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.\nAdd 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.\nUse 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.\nCover 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.\nStir 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.\nRemove 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\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 16th 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\, “Burst Tomato Orzo” and common allergens (such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. Within one week\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, and can give one quart away also to a person or family that is in your heart and/or going through a difficult time.  You will report all KindSoups that you shared – with to the food assistance organization\, or to those people whom you know. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nOnline KindSoup for Students
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-burst-tomato-orzo-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Bake Casseroles & Banana Breads for So What Else
DESCRIPTION:Join our team in preparing nutritious and delicious casseroles and/or banana bread for the individuals served by So What Else in Rockville. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location.  \nWhen you sign up below\, you are committing to deliver four individual servings of a casserole or banana bread to the center August 17th – 31st Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm. You can sign up for additional slots to bring more\, but students seeking SSL hours should note MCPS’s daily limit in the guidelines below. \nOur recipe library has wonderful casserole suggestions\, but you are welcome to deliver any type of nutritious casserole you wish to make. You can substitute zucchini bread or any other healthier type of quick bread in place of banana bread. And if you need of a recipe\, we recommend this one for mini loaves of banana bread. Feel free to customize your breads with chocolate chips\, raisins\, etc. Whatever you make\, be sure to note any allergens in your ingredients on the label (details below). \nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the quality of your donation and our program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for your donations! \nHow to Donate Your Meal Servings\nIndividually package up the number of servings you signed up to provide in small food containers with tight-fitting lids. You can buy containers at the grocery store\, or ask your friends and neighbors for their small take-out containers\, and they’ll be thrilled to put their extras to good use! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabel each container and freeze. (Use this template to print six-per-page KindWorks labels off your own printer.) Labels should include \n\ndate prepared\nyour first name and last initial\ntype of casserole or banana bread\na full list of ingredients used\n\n\n\n\nDeliver your frozen meals August 17th – 31st anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm\, to So What Else at (4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, MD). Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. You are welcome to pick up ripe bananas at the time of drop off. Ask upon arrival and a staff member will check the banana supply at the time.  \nStudent Service Learning\nStudents who sign up in advance\, participate in this project\, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate: \n\n4 single casserole servings = 2 SSL hours\n4 mini-loaves of quick bread = 2 SSL hours\n\nNote: MCPS allows no more than 8 SSL hours in a 24-hour period. \nSafety Reminder\nAs with all KindWorks projects\, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity\, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus\, the lifting of heavy objects\, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons\, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage\, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage. \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n\nCasserole & Banana Bread Donations
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/bake-casseroles-banana-breads-for-so-what-else-14/
LOCATION:So What Else\, 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 20852\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Burst Tomato Orzoto Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Burst Tomato Orzo (based on this recipe from the NYT.) 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\nBurst Tomato Orzo\n\n\n\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 \n1 pound 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\n\nHeat 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.\nAdd 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.\nUse 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.\nCover 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.\nStir 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.\nRemove 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 Tomato Orzo” and common allergens (such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  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-tomato-orzoto-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Make Lemony White Bean with Greens to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Lemony White Bean with Greens (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\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 common allergens (such as nuts\, eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  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-with-greens-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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SUMMARY:Make Sweet Corn Gazpacho to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa 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\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\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\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. Kindly list all ingredients used\, when dropping off at this location. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot.  Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\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.\nGoods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.  \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-gazpacho-to-share-with-others/
LOCATION:Virtual Gathering\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Food Assistance,KindSoup
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