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“Your Soul Rests”: How WCK’s Greenhouse Program Is Helping Displaced Ukrainians
Ukraine is home to some of the world’s most fertile black soil, known as chernozem, which has shaped the country’s agricultural identity for centuries. In many families, gardening is not treated as…
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How WCK Supports Ukrainians’ Unique Needs, From Emergency Meals to Kitchen Renovations
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted food access for families all across Ukraine. For almost 5 years, WCK innovated and invested in community partnerships to help serve hundreds of thousands…
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Meet the Press: WCK’s Response Director Reports From Colombia
As Colombia continues to recover from the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on August 10, WCK Response Director Juan Camilo Jiménez joined NBC’s Meet the Press to share what our teams…
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First Alert: WCK Responds to Major Earthquake in Flores, Indonesia
World Central Kitchen (WCK) is responding to a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Flores, Indonesia early on Saturday. Our teams are working to get meals to affected communities as soon as possible.
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First Alert: WCK Pre-Positions in Hawaiʻi Ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
World Central Kitchen teams are pre-positioning ahead of Tropical Storm Lala’s landfall on the island of Hawaiʻi, which is expected to arrive over the weekend. A state of emergency has been declared…
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Media Alert: WCK Strengthens Community Kitchens in Venezuela Following Earthquakes
As communities across Venezuela recover from the June 24 earthquakes, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is strengthening our support for local community kitchens in La Guaira and Caracas, helping them expand their capacity…
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CBS: WCK Feeds Families in Colombia After Devastating Earthquake
Countless families were left without homes after the devastating earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. WCK Response Director Juan Camilo spoke with CBS News about how our teams mobilized immediately after the quake—partnering…
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BBC: How WCK is Responding in Colombia After the Earthquake
WCK Response Director Juan Camilo is on the ground in Pereira, Colombia, where the aftermath of Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake is still unfolding — people sleeping in city squares, buildings evacuated, and…
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First Alert: WCK Responds to New Blazes in Spain as Relentless Wildfire Season Rages
World Central Kitchen is once again responding to wildfires in Spain. The provinces of Huelva, Castellón, and Segovia are all facing blazes that have displaced families, destroyed buildings, and cut off road…
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First Alert: WCK Responding to Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake in Colombia
WCK is responding in Colombia, where a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Pacific coast. The departments of Chocó, Cali, Pereira, and Manizales have all felt the impact, and search and rescue efforts…
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From Farmers to Fishermen, How WCK is Sourcing Locally in the DRC
At World Central Kitchen, we say that communities are our superpower. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where we have been working with local NGOs Good News for Africa (GNFA) and Panzi…
