Because hunger never takes a break, neither do we. Whatever the weather, KPC Buddhist Relief will deliver fresh produce and other essentials to our partners, ensuring all those served by our partners never miss a meal.

This past Friday, Buddhist Relief delivered 516 lbs of food, including 80 lbs of fresh produce, to the First Baptist Church in Silver Spring. We were warmly greeted by Jim Reed, Food Closet Coordinator, who was delighted by the bounty. He said that he especially appreciated the canned beans as they can’t get them from food banks anymore. 

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!

We delivered 450 lbs of carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, corn, asparagus, apples, and seasonal Asian pears from Kingsbury Orchard. Our dry goods included sugar, coffee, and salad dressing. With the weather getting cooler, we also brought grits, polenta and pancake mix.

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…

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.

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.

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of diet-related illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Every week, KPC Buddhist Relief offers these healthy food options to many families in need through our partnership with the Upcounty Hub….

On a recent delivery to Shepherd's Table, our 810 lbs of fresh produce not only included store-bought carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, and apples...

On a recent visit to Miriam's Kitchen, Buddhist Relief delivered a fun selection of fresh produce such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, yellow onions, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, Thai green chili peppers, jicama, avocado, parsley, and cilantro…

Connection. It’s what makes the efforts to end food insecurity in Western Upper Montgomery County succeed - connections with farms, with neighbors, with local businesses, and with each other…