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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/
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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.\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
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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
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