Dumplings for a Cause — A Fundraiser!
Wednesday, November 12 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Culinary Annex

Join us for an evening of delicious fun and community support. Learn how to make (and enjoy!) scrumptious dumplings that you can eat for days — all while supporting Monsoon’s Baby Gear Swap, an annual event that helps families connect, share resources, and access gently used baby essentials at no cost.

All proceeds go directly toward making the Baby Gear Swap accessible and welcoming for families.

Reserve your spot today and support the cause.

Monsoon will be accepting baby gear donations at the event! For more information about the event, contact Violet Baccam at violet@monsooniowa.org.

Accepted Items

Clothing (newborn-6T)
Nursery items: cribs, crib mattresses, crib sheets, bassinets, decor
Car seats, booster seats, high chairs, walkers, bouncers
Breast pumps, bottles, pacifiers, new diapers, baby carriers
Toys, stuffed animals, books
Unused personal care items: hygiene products for both mom & baby

Donation Conditions:

No soiled items
No ripped clothing
All items need to be clean and washed before donating
Please sort into sizes
No broken items or any recalled items

Menu:

-Pork & Chive Dumplings

-Chicken & Chive Dumplings

-Shrimp Wontons w/ Yellow Thai Curry

We will be making the dumplings, cooking them, and eating them! You will also have some leftovers to take home!

BYOB

Please bring containers to take home your leftovers :)

There is free parking on 5th St.

The Annex can be found to the left of the building, along the charming alleyway adorned with black benches.