You are invited to the Afghan drive-thru to support refugee families in St. Louis. These events help rebuild lives and hope for the cooks who share their talents and culture. The ripple effect of these events reaches the volunteers who assist and the generous supporters who continually nurture this endeavor.

Our talented Afghan Chefs and volunteers will prepare your meal and deliver it directly to your car with a wide smile and a heartfelt thank you.

These meals present an opportunity for refugee families to share knowledge and skills unique to them.  It is also an opportunity for us to get a glimpse into their culture. These fundraising efforts can set them on a path of greater independence and confidence in their lives here in the USA.  We are appreciative of our past and future supporters who feed our soul, and we hope we return the favor.

Drive up to pick up your to-go meal on Friday, April 24th, from 3 pm to 5 pm at First Unitarian Church of Saint Louis – 5007 Waterman Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. Our volunteers will bring your meal directly to your car.

The menu is $40 and contains:

BOLANI:

A popular street food and a crowd pleaser. Flatbread made of unleavened dough that is stuffed and pan fried, but its real beauty comes from the vegetable stuffing inside. Typically, the dough is stuffed in a variety of ways including mashed potato, or green and red lentils, leeks or chives, or pumpkin.

KABULI POLAW:

Basmati rice cooked with onion, saffron, black pepper, cardamom, coriander, and cumin. Topped with raisins, nuts and julienned carrots.

MANTU (AFGHAN DUMPLING):

Similar to a wonton dumpling and filled with lentils, tomatoes, onion, ground beef, coriander, and cumin. Drizzled with yogurt and tomato sauce.

ASHAK:

Fresh pasta filled with scallions, leeks and cilantro. served with yogurt/garlic sauce. Seasoned with coriander, turmeric and cayenne pepper, sprinkled with mint.

GOSH E-FIL:

Known as elephant’s ear is a fried sweet pastry with dough made from flour, milk, eggs, and sugar. These crunchy pastries are also sprinkled with powdered cardamom, icing sugar, and crushed pistachios.