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The Guardian: José Andrés Warns of Multi-Year World Famine from Middle East Conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting more than oil markets—it is threatening the global food supply in ways the world has yet to fully reckon with. WCK founder José Andrés…
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WCK’s Gaza Team pursues service with purpose this Hajj season
During this sacred Hajj season, World Central Kitchen continues our vital mission in Gaza. As Muslims around the world embark on their pilgrimage to Mecca, we are working nonstop to provide hope…
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The Season of Hajj & Service
For World Central Kitchen, the Hajj season holds special significance. As an organization dedicated to providing food aid to communities in crisis, WCK embodies the values of service and sacrifice that are…
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WCK en route to southern Brazil amid historic flooding
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is en route to the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul to assess food and water needs amid some of the worst-ever flooding to hit…
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WCK’s Ukraine Team supporting Kharkiv evacuees
World Central Kitchen is on the ground in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region supporting families amid an escalation of Russian attacks. An estimated 10,000 people from border and frontline communities have been displaced since…
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WCK opens third Gaza Field Kitchen
WCK has opened a new Field Kitchen in central Gaza to better meet the needs of communities devastated by war.
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Jordanian General Fatwa Office and Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought Certify World Central Kitchen as Zakat-eligible
This certification is a significant milestone, as Zakat is a fundamental pillar of Islam, and it signifies a crucial step towards WCK’s commitment to alleviate hunger and provide essential support to the…
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Zakat-Verified: World Central Kitchen’s Relief Efforts in Gaza & Lebanon
WCK relief efforts in Gaza have been Zakat-verified according to Shaykh Aarij Anwer via LaunchGood who advised on the policy as well as the Zakat verification process for campaigns on LaunchGood.
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WCK & partners serve 700,000 meals in Haiti
World Central Kitchen and our partners first responded to widespread unrest and violence in Haiti eight weeks ago. Since then, we have served more than 700,000 meals to families who have lost…
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WCK marks Easter in Ukraine
Families across Ukraine recently marked their third Easter under Russian occupation. As we have done since first responding to the conflict, World Central Kitchen teams in the country embarked on a mission…
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Spain Honors WCK work with Grand Cross of Naval Merit
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés was awarded Spain’s Grand Cross of Naval Merit for his work through the organization to support communities impacted by crises. The ceremony also served as a…
