NKF Serving Connecticut

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The Big Ask The Big Give

Do you need a kidney transplant? Or do you have a family member or friend who needs a kidney? Check out our resources on effective strategies, tools, and tips for finding a living kidney donor.

BABG Resources

Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Connecticut! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

Donate Your Vehicle

Your Kidneys and You

Your Kidneys & You is an educational program on kidneys, risk factors and preventative action steps, with a focus on where to turn for more information. You can request a Your Kidneys & You presentation for your workplace, civic organization, school, club or place of worship.

Learn More about Kidneys

Eating Right

Kidney Disease Friendly Cooking

For people with chronic kidney disease at any stage, understanding how nutrition can affect their health is critical. Kidney health care professionals can help by providing important support and education about dietary requirements and modifications that could potentially slow the progression of kidney disease and improve overall health outcomes.

Pasta With Pesto Recipe

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 mins / Cook Time: 15 mins

Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Preferences: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

1 lbs Linguine

1/4 cup Olive Oil

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese - Grated

2 tbsp leaves Basil - Dried

1/4 cup chopped Parsley - Fresh

1 clove Garlic

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except for the uncooked pasta, in a blender or food processor;
Blend or process until smooth;
Cook pasta in unsalted boiling water according to package directions;
Toss sauce with drained pasta. Serve hot.