Small Things Matter
Our mission is to serve those in need with our food, literacy, and crafting programs. We primarily serve families in Montgomery County, MD.
Small Things Matter is founded on the idea that small acts of kindness can make a big impact on someone’s life. Our motto is “kid-powered kindness for those in need!” We are committed to helping others in need through our Kokua Foods, Books for Bedtime, and Crafting for Charity programs. Our Kokua Foods Program provides fresh produce, dairy, bread, meat, as well as nonperishable food support to those in need. In addition we offer other needed supplies such as diapers, clothing, and holiday gifts as we are able. Our Books for Bedtime is committed to encouraging reading through our Books for Bedtime literacy program. We distribute brand-new books to at risk-children at our food distributions as well as at community events. Our teens engage with the younger students by reading with them and fostering a lifetime love of reading. Our Crafting for Charity empower kids of all ages to use and share their talents to help others in need whether it be with an encouraging word on a rock, a handmade stuffie, or a card with a hand drawn picture. We lead crafting workshops and charity birthday parties with the resulting handcrafted items donated those in need. Organizations that we support with our donations include The Children’s Inn at the NIH, Children’s National Medical Center, and Pediatrics at Shady Grove Hospital. Our members are made of teens and adults working together and learning from one another. The teens lead by largely planning and run our efforts and in doing so develop strong leadership skills. We also provide encouragement and support for children that want to lead their own project. If you have an idea for a new project please contact us by email or phone. We would love to partner with you and feature your project on our website. Together we will do great things! Lana and Roxanne
Small Things Matter
[email protected]
202-669-8550
09/13/2026
Our deepest thanks to Norman's Farm Market and Harvestsharemd for donating amazing produce for our families in need! This week alone Norman's donated more than 600 lbs of produce! 🥰
09/13/2026
Great distributions at Hampshire Tower Apt and the TP Community Pantry Purple bins! Our thanks to Wegmans, Trader Joe's, site coordinators Lara, Doris, and our team Dallas, David, Ved, Angela, Andrew!
09/13/2026
STM Richard Montgomery HS presidents Ved and Andrew hosted a soft dart game with prizes and STM donated fresh fruit for Let's Play America's Play Day! We had lots of playful fun and can't wait to join again next year!
09/13/2026
STM Montgomery Blair HS Presidents Bruce and Eamon prepared and distributed omiyage "gifts" of rice crackers and green tea for the seniors who were being celebrated at JACL DC Keiro Kai event! This year marks the 80th anniversary of JACL DC which advocates for civil and human rights, fosters community engagement, and empowers the next generation of leaders!
09/12/2026
STM shared fresh produce and whole roaster chickens at Global Mission Church! Our thanks to Judge Chung Pak for connecting us to these seniors and to our amazing team Steve, Barry, Alan, Valerie, Carmy, Ben, Alanna for delivering all the food!
09/12/2026
Food distribution at the TP community pantries Blue bins, Grey bins, and Black bins! Our thanks to Trader Joe's, site coordinators, and our team Ian and Diane Marie!
09/11/2026
Today's rain didn't stop our team from getting out and packing produce for our neighbors at Victory Towers, Maple View Apts, Park Ritchie Apts, and TP/SS/Rockville deliveries! Our thanks to Purple Mountain Organics, The Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, Licking Creek Bend Farm, Montgomery County, MD Government, Imperfect Foods, and our amazing team: Lew, Barry, Chris, Judy, Alanna, Carmy, Mary, Claire, Roy, Karen, Karin, Chris, Chris, Mary, Syd, Aga, Keith, Yolanda, Peggy, Dori, Steve, Ethan.
09/10/2026
Help spread kindness! Join an STM School Club! We have clubs at Montgomery Blair HS, Richard Montgomery HS, Quince Orchard HS, Bethesda Chevy Chase HS, Walt Whitman HS, and Walter Johnson HS! Don't see your school listed? Consider starting your own club! Reach out to [email protected]
09/08/2026
Great Teen Pantry distribution at the TPSS Co-op this afternoon! Our thanks to our wonderful team: Sadie, Yolanda, Isaiah, Logan, Alexander, Giacomo, Jamal, Jesse, Bruce, Eamon, Kai, Leonardo, Noah, Nicolas, Catherine, James, Steve, John, and Damien.
09/08/2026
Distribution at Hampshire Tower Apts! Our thanks to Wegmans, site coordinator Doris, volunteer Ms. Rice, and STM's Pete
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