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.

We are working with local organizations on the ground to provide food and essential supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

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.

On Friday, September 27, Rudy and Ani Ariana made the second Buddhist Relief delivery to Miriam's Kitchen for the month. Chef Brian and Alex met us at the kitchen and helped us quickly unload 330 lbs of produce and dry goods…

KPC Buddhist Relief's founder, Jetsunma, has always encouraged practicing generosity and compassion as the foundation of our efforts to feed others. KPC Buddhist Relief delivered 510 lbs of food to the First Baptist Church in Silver Spring this Friday.

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.

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!