Maryland's Greener Thumbs: Changes to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
In 2023, the USDA updated their plant hardiness zone map for the first time in over a decade. How have the zones shifted in our area?
Warmth for all
KPC Buddhist Relief has been busy this week! We have provided large amounts of winter clothing items for all ages and warm blankets to those in need.
More Warm Clothes for MCCH
We delivered tons of girls winter clothing to Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless today!
Warm Clothes for the Crisis Center
A big delivery went to Montgomery County Crisis Center today! We brought hats, socks, scarfs, sweaters, gloves, and more warm clothing.
Keeping the Community Warm
Since Monday, Buddhist Relief has taken to the streets to help people weather the extremely cold temperatures this week! We have been distributing blankets, jackets, sleeping bags, hats, scarfs, gloves, socks, long underwear and hot beverages.
Hundreds of Montgomery County families celebrate!
Thanks to you, our generous supporters, we were able to provide holiday food and hundreds of toys to our partners for distribution to local families in need.
Facing Food Insecurity in rural Montgomery County, Maryland
KPC Buddhist Relief is proud to partner with WUMCO Help which provides crucial services to an area of Montgomery County too remote for many other relief providers.
An Old Friend
The acorn has long been a part of the human story. Acorn harvests have been found all the way from Native American homes on the West Coast of North America, to Spain, Greece, and the Middle East…
Toy Drive, Holiday Hams & Pie!
Join us in bringing the joy of the holidays to those in need.
The Thanksgiving Pie & Clothing Drive was a success!
We did it! Thanks to YOU, our generous donors, the Thanksgiving Pie/Clothing Drive raised $9,162.50.
As cost of living soars, Buddhist Relief steps up
Whether due to inflation, supply chain issues, or price gouging, the cost of food and other necessities has risen exponentially over the past few years…
KPC Buddhist Relief partners with the Upcounty Hub providing Thanksgiving Meals
On the Monday before Thanksgiving, volunteers from KPC Buddhist Relief joined staff from the Upcounty Hub along with dozens of community members to provide 500 Thanksgiving dinners to families facing food insecurity.
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