Buddhist Relief 7/22/24 Buddhist Relief 7/22/24

Sharing Summertime Bounty

Summertime is when there’s a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Fresher produce packs in more nutrition, and it is definitely more savory!

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Increasing Food Security in Western Montgomery County

When our new refrigerated van took its maiden voyage to our Poolesville partners, the temperature was in the high 90s, but the produce and dairy stayed fresh and cooled in the 40 degree chilled air....

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Miriam's Kitchen Delivery: Always an opportunity for generosity

On Friday volunteers made our third delivery of 593lbs of fresh produce, condiments, and spices to Miriam’s Kitchen. Miriam’s Kitchen helps individuals obtain the housing, health and critical resources needed to end chronic homelessness.

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Shepherd's Table Delivery: Nourishing and providing for all

Recently volunteers of KPC Buddhist Relief’s took our new refrigerated van on its maiden voyage to Shepherds Table. Despite being 100° outside it was 40° inside protecting our 780 pounds of fresh produce…

Buddhist Relief 7/13/24 Buddhist Relief 7/13/24

African Refugees Delivery: The joy of giving love and hope.

JOY! This is the word that came after the African Refugee delivery on Saturday 7.13.24.

Our three day process allowed several people the opportunity to shop, pack, organize, weigh, clean, schedule, take photos …. we gave in so many ways to our lovely partners, the African immigrants and refugees.

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Thank You all at Shepherd’s Table

Recently, KPC Buddhist Relief delivered 825lbs of potatoes, cabbage, green beans, corn, cauliflower, carrots and onions, as well as soft taco shells, coconut milk, penne pasta, Parmesan cheese, spices, cooking spray, par boiled rice, canned chicken and beans to Shepherd's Table.

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Making a Difference in Rural Montgomery County

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Delivery to Shepherd's Table: From Their First Meal....

KPC Buddhist Relief delivered 876 lbs of produce and dry goods to Shepherd’s Table on a hot day in July. Fresh produce included: cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, and green beans…

Buddhist Relief 6/28/24 Buddhist Relief 6/28/24

Addressing the Challenge of Rising Food Costs

KPC Buddhist Relief delivered 573 lbs of food to our partner, First Baptist Church of Silver Spring, including apples, string cheese, dried and canned beans, condiments, jams, soups, canned meat and fish, mashed potatoes, and much more.

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Going Beyond Our Limitations

We recently delivered 610 lbs of fresh produce to Chef Cheryl at Miriam’s Kitchen. An abundance of potatoes, poblano peppers, kale, sweet potatoes, onions, mushrooms, jicama, limes, corn, pears, bananas, quinoa, couscous and fresh parsley, went to making delicious meals for those in need!

Buddhist Relief 6/20/24 Buddhist Relief 6/20/24

Supporting Our Local Partners

KPC Buddhist Relief makes bi-weekly deliveries to our Poolesville partners. On this visit, our first stop was the Poolesville Little Free Pantry to deliver a total of 720 lbs of produce, milk, cheese, and non-perishables. Next up: WUMCO Help…

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Our Newest Partner: Miriam’s Kitchen

A Subaru, jam-packed with food and supplies, arrived at our newest partner, Miriam's Kitchen, located in Foggy Bottom. KPC Buddhist Relief delivered 535 lbs of fresh produce, 100 lbs of rice, 100 flip-flops, and 288 hygiene, summer, and snack kits…