Celebrating Our Volunteers
On Saturday afternoon, volunteers from every walk of life—ordained and lay, long-time practitioners and new friends—gathered on the lawn to celebrate the care and dedication that sustains KPC and KPC Buddhist Relief week after week.
Winter Clothing Drive: Over 130 Winter Items Delivered So Far
The donations keep coming in, and we are moving them straight out to where they are needed most.
Field Report: Delivering Warmth and Hope in Nepal
Six hours over unpaved, landslide-damaged mountain roads to reach three remote distribution sites. That was the journey today for UNITED SIKHS volunteers Naina Kaur and Komal Kaur as they led relief operations in the flood-impacted hills of Nepal.
Winter Clothing Drive: Help Keep Our Neighbors Warm
As the winter months approach, KPC Buddhist Relief is gathering warm clothing and essential winter supplies to support local individuals and families in need.
Buddhist Relief in Action: Expanding Hands-On Compassion in Alice Springs, Australia
In Alice Springs, Australia, Buddhist Relief representative Sue Gregory has been quietly building local relief activity from the ground up, stepping in wherever practical needs arise.
Extending the Season, Sharing the Harvest: October Updates from the Giving Garden
Through the Buddhist Giving Garden—our 3,300-square-foot production space and hoop house in Poolesville, Maryland—volunteers grow fresh, organic produce specifically for local shelters, food banks, and distribution partners. As autumn settles in, the garden is still yielding a bountiful harvest thanks to dedicated seasonal care.
120 Pounds of Meat a Shift: Chef Brian on Feeding Guests at Miriam’s Kitchen
“Every day, for one shift alone, we go through about 120 pounds of meat. That’s what it takes to put a real, hearty meal in front of our guests (recently spiking to 270 guests), and as we head into soup and stew season, that need only grows.”
PRESS RELEASE: KPC Buddhist Relief Launches "Share the Love" to Support Nepal Flood Survivors, for the Long Road Ahead
KPC Buddhist Relief is responding with Share the Love, a campaign inviting our community and interfaith partners to support Nepal's flood-affected families now and in the years ahead.
Share the Love: Standing with Nepal for the long road ahead
How our interfaith coalition is keeping families warm this winter and funding multi-year rebuilding.
Matching Gift Goal Reached: $20,921.51 Raised for Local Food Relief
KPC Buddhist Relief is raising $10,000 from our community to unlock a $10,000 matching gift — generating $20,000 total.
A Miracle in Timing
On a recent Saturday, Anne K. and Dara of KPC Buddhist Relief met Jean Pierre and Mama to collect three freezers — a generous offering from our founder, Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo — and deliver them to Mama Mona, a community organizer connected through Mariama Sy, a volunteer coordinator who leads the West African refugee community KPC Buddhist Relief serves.
KPC Buddhist Relief Supports Prince George’s County!
For the first time, on April 1, 2026, Ani Dara and Noreen delivered food staples to Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS) located in Laurel, Prince George's County, using our beautiful and well-received KPC Buddhist Relief van.
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