As the colder fall weather is starting to be more consistent, many residents have been deeply concerned about the increasingly colder temperatures as winter approaches…

Although Hispanic Heritage Month wrapped up in October, we believe celebrating culture and community is important every day. Our volunteer Rudy shared this heartfelt message about how Buddhist Relief takes the time to truly understand and support our neighbors. 💛

For this specific delivery, Chef Cheryl asked for a series of mushrooms for their vegetarian meals including: baby Bella, oyster and Lions Mane. One of our volunteers named Rudy was able to forage 2 lbs of fresh Lions mane and we completed the order with 3 more lbs from mom’s organic.

Chef Brian will be using oyster mushrooms and Lions mane for their vegetarian sandwiches as they accommodate a variety of food choices for their guests.

A week alternative, Rudy foraged another 6 pounds of beautiful fresh Lions mane and took them to Miriam’s Kitchen. Chef Brian was so happy about receiving more mushrooms taking time to say thank you and express his gratitude. He’s looking forward to going foraging for mushrooms with Rudy one day. 

With summer behind us and autumn in full swing, Buddhist Relief continued its regular deliveries to our partners in Poolesville. WUMCO Help, the Poolesville Little Free Pantry, and Buddhist Relief work together in multiple ways to meet the needs of scores of households in the rural region of western upper Montgomery County. From monthly food boxes to weekly produce distributions, to weekend food programs and summer lunch programs for elementary students, and a 24 hour little free pantry, Buddhist Relief works together with our Partners to support the community.

KPC Buddhist Relief is proud to partner with the Upcounty Hub to provide supplies to stock their "Choice Pantry" program. The Choice Pantry offers families the opportunity to choose which items they would like to take home, providing a grocery shopping experience. This model allows for families to receive what they need, and prevents the waste associated with prepackaged distribution boxes.

It's an honor for KPC Buddhist Relief to partner with The Upcounty Hub, whose focus is on eliminating food insecurity and providing assistance to access social services.

With heartfelt connection, Buddhist Relief provides the chefs with what they need and supports their dedicated staff. We deeply admire and appreciate all they do with what we give them.

On a recent Wednesday, per Chef Christina’s request, we delivered 850 lbs of produce and dry goods to Shepherd's Table, including cauliflower, cabbage, squash, carrots, zucchini, onions, potatoes, apples, oranges, pancake mix, salad dressing, sugar, and coffee.

On a recent Monday afternoon, Rudy, Yekta, and Anne K drove to Shepherd’s Table to deliver 825 lbs of produce and dry goods. The dry goods included Montreal Chicken & Steak Seasoning, cheese, tortillas, and BBQ seasoning, while the produce included sweet potatoes, onions, asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, apples, and fresh pears.

We are launching our Choice Pantry Drive to raise $7,000 in two months, focusing our fundraising efforts on keeping this vital community resource thriving!

On a recent Friday morning, our Volunteer Coordinator, Maura Daly, took part in her first Buddhist Relief outing, teaming up with Community Partnerships Coordinator Anne Kanengeiser for our bi-monthly delivery to Miriam’s Kitchen. We provided 524 lbs of produce, herbs, and condiments including: sweet potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, poblano peppers, avocado, parsley, cilantro, and specially requested items: spring onions, ginger garlic paste and minced ginger, capers and sun-dried

On a recent Friday afternoon, Buddhist Relief volunteers Rudy, Shelley and Anne delivered 575 lbs of fresh produce to Shepherd's Table: carrots, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, apples, and peaches from Kingsbury Orchard…