With less than a week until Election Day, it’s time to GOTV. Read below for some upcoming phone banking opportunities, as well as a few ideas to fuel your Election Night stress eating!

California Fire Foundation

MAA is continuing our monthly non-profit fundraising drive and this month, we are highlighting The California Fire Foundation, an organization providing critical support to victims, firefighters, and communities affected by wildfire and disaster throughout California. Check out our facebook page to make a contribution to support this wonderful organization!

Pies for a Good Cause!

Kristy is helping the food shelter we work with - Food and Friends- by selling pies this Oct/Nov. Every pie sold equates to an entire day of meals for one person they deliver to. If you're interested in a pie (they're delicious), use her link! https://sliceoflifedc.org/seller/kristy-silva/ - Jacob

Phone Banking opportunities

Phone bank for Rep. Anthony Brindisi!

Phone bank for Rep. Xochitl Torres Small!

GOTV for Emily’s List!

If you would rather send texts, check out this source for text-banking across the US!

Future Forum Members & Candidates

THURSDAY 10/29 → Phone Bank for Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-3)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST | Register here for the Zoom link

SATURDAY 10/31 → Phone Bank for Kate Schroder (OH-1)
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST | Register here for the Zoom link

SATURDAY 10/31 → Phone Bank for Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11)
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST | Register here for the Zoom link

DC Voting Resources

The Washington Post Guide to DC Voting.

A quick run down of the DC Council candidates.

A breakdown of endorsements for the DC Council and Board of Education Candidates.

Comfort Food for Election Night

DC Election Day restaurant specials.

Pimento Cheese Dip - Rebecca

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) sharp cheddar cheese -shredded
1 (8-ounce) mild cheddar cheese - shredded
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
¼ cup diced pimentos
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
*Shredding your own cheese is preferable over the pre-shredded cheese

Instructions

Mix together cheddar cheese with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
Stir in pimentos and spices.
If you want your dip a bit creamier you can add in a little greek yogurt or mayo.

Southern Style Mac and Cheese - Jacob via Basics with Babish

Ingredients

1 lb macaroni noodles
8 oz mozzarella, cubed
4 oz gouda, shredded
8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
2 oz parmesan, grated
3 eggs
4 oz yellow cheddar, shredded
4 oz white cheddar, shredded
12 oz evaporated milk

Instructions

Start by cooking 1 lb of macaroni pasta in water.
Then shred 8 ounces of sharp cheddar, cube 8 ounces of mozzarella, and shred 4 ounces of smoked gouda.
Once the macaroni is cooked, drained, and returned to the warm pot. Add in the sharp cheddar, stirring into the past while adding 12 ounces of evaporated milk and mix together.
After the cheese has melted and the pasta is creamy and cheesy, add in the smoked gouda and mozzarella then mix together until evenly distributed.
Once the pasta has cooled enough to stick a finger without being burnt, put in 3 large eggs - whisking together vigorously until the eggs are nice and smooth.
Place into a casserole dish, smooth it all out then cover/sprinkle on top with 4 ounces of shredded yellow and white cheddar cheese along with the 2 oz of grated parmesan.
After the cheese is evenly coated on top, place the casserole dish into a 375°F oven for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Homeade Cheesy Pizza Rolls - from Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving (warmed)
1/3 cup chopped pepperoni (optional)
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
36-40 square wonton wrappers

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
In a bowl, combine the mozzarella, provolone, 1/4 cup parmesan, marinara, pepperoni, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, fennel, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and a half cup parmesan.
Fill a bowl with water. Brush 4 wrappers with water, dampening them. Add 1 scant tablespoon of the cheese mix to the center of each wrapper. Fold both sides of the wrapper over the filling (like a letter) overlapping them and pressing gently to seal. Then, flip the 2 ends of the wrapper over the fold, press to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Dip each roll in water, letting the excess water drip off back into the bowl, then dredge the roll through the breadcrumbs, tossing to coat. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheets.
Drizzle each roll with olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and toasted.
Serve the rolls warm, along with warmed marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket - Via Chrissy Teigen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons Maldon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, plus more for dipping
16 mini sausages or cocktail weenies of your choice (we used Hilshire Farm Lil’ smokies)

Instructions

Make the everything bagel seasoning: Mix together the poppy seeds, white and black sesame seeds, onion, salt, and garlic in a medium bowl until well combined. (If using store-bought everything bagel seasoning, skip to step 2.)
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Unroll the can of crescent roll dough and evenly spread the mustard across the top. Cut or gently pull apart the dough along the perforated lines into 8 triangles, then cut each triangle in half down the middle to form two even triangles (you should end up with 16 total).
Put a weenie at the wide end of one of the triangles and roll up. Gently press one side into the prepared everything bagel seasoning, then put it bottom side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crescent dough and weenies, making sure to leave some space between each pig in a blanket. Reserve remaining everything bagel seasoning in a sealed container for another use.
Bake until golden brown, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with more Dijon mustard, for dipping.

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