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Stories of Hope: Meet the People Supporting Communities on the Climate Frontlines
World Central Kitchen has developed a food relief model that allows us to respond to climate and natural disasters immediately, locally, and at the scale the moment demands. Behind every response are…
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First Alert: WCK is working with Oregon partners to serve meals amid historic flooding
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is working with local partners in Southeast Oregon to provide meals and water to families affected by historic flooding.
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How WCK is Adapting to the Changing Face of Disaster
With changes in the climate and in our communities, the definition of “disaster” no longer fits into one neat box. Our WCK disaster response follows suit. Some disasters are lasting longer than…
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WCK Resumes Work Within Hours of Airstrike Near Mawasi Kitchen
An Israeli airstrike hit a building next to WCK’s Mawasi Field Kitchen – team members were taken to a medical center and are in stable condition. Our Culinary and Maintenance teams are…
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Remembering Our Colleagues: WCK Marks Solemn Anniversary
Today marks one year since Israeli military airstrikes in Gaza killed seven of our World Central Kitchen colleagues: Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, John Chapman, Jacob Flickinger, Zomi Frankcom, Jim Henderson, James Kirby,…
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First Alert: WCK is en route to Southeast Asia after magnitude 7.7 earthquake
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is en route to Southeast Asia, where a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. The March 28 temblor caused massive destruction to buildings, infrastructure, and communities.…
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WCK Volunteer Killed by Israeli Strike in Gaza
Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our volunteers in Gaza. Israeli strikes hit near one of our WCK-supported community kitchens just as meals were being…
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Why Barbecue Makes the Ideal Post-Disaster Meal
When the moment calls for comfort food, World Central Kitchen often serves something cooked low and slow. Following severe storms in the southeastern US, several of the restaurant partners who stepped up…
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WCK Cooking in Gaza Despite Reduced Humanitarian Access
Fighting in Gaza is escalating rapidly, with Israeli strikes across the territory. With no designated humanitarian zones and new orders limiting access, World Central Kitchen has had to continuously rework our operations.
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Cyclones, Chefs, and Cookware: WCK’s Response in Mayotte
This month, our team served our last meals of the cyclone response in Mayotte. Cyclone Chido devastated communities in December, downing power lines and damaging the port and airport. The cyclone left…
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Local Farms, Local Teams: WCK’s Work to Restore Access to Fresh Produce in LA
From the first hours of the California wildfires, World Central Kitchen has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with families and first responders on the front lines. To promote recovery from a disaster as vast as…
