Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community.
We are looking for volunteers to help us make frozen casseroles to share with food insecure families and individuals in our community. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made food insecure families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. A casserole is a nice way to provide a hot meal for these families. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.
Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making casseroles until schools return to normal status. 1 casserole= 1 hour of service
Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form):
Favorite casseroles include: tuna casseroles, chili, mac and cheese, baked ziti, and chicken noodle, but all casseroles are loved!
-Please taking a photo of the casserole(s) being made and a photo of the completed casseroles
-Please use a disposable aluminum pans 9 x 13 for your dish.
-Please cook your casserole prior to freezing it.
-Please label each casserole with the name and the ingredients (for example: Chicken and Cheese Casserole: chicken,pasta, olive oil, onion, mushrooms, bread crumbs, butter, cheese).
-Please wrap them well with aluminum foil. Please do not use the plastic cover that comes with some pans.
-Please write down the date, the number of casseroles made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it.
-Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link
In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each weekend. Please be patient.
DROPOFF:
Casserole donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your casseroles in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making casseroles as soon as you like.
- Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit
- Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES.
- Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need.
- How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours.
- We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!
Please read the guidelines here:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx
Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Small Things Matter
www.smallthingsmatter.org
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.
