At the Melrose MLK Jr. Day of Service event Jan. 19, ISA is collecting spices traditional to our immigrant communities. Oftentimes, food pantries are able to provide customers with the food they need, but do not have a supply of the herbs and spices to make a culturally appropriate, heartwarming meal.
We will accept only new, unopened jars.
Afghanistan
Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Saffron, Turmeric
Latin America and Mexico
Adobo powder, Allspice, Bay leaves, Cayenne, Chili powder, Chipotle powder, Clove, Crushed red pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Paprika
China
5 Spice powder, Star anise, Red Sichuan peppercorns, Cassia cinnamon, Fennel seed, Bay leaf, Ginger powder, Turmeric, White pepper, Cumin seeds, Dried chilis
Haiti
Allspice, Mustard seed, Whole Clove, Nutmeg, Cayenne, Bayleaf, Epis
Korea
Sesame seeds, Black sesame seeds, Chili pepper flakes
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