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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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15 Years of Impact: A Mission Born in Haiti
In 2010, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Chef José Andrés traveled to the country to see how he could use his culinary experience to support impacted communities. What…
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Kamala Harris Serves Meals with WCK’s #ChefsForCalifornia Team
Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her home state on Monday, January 20 and joined our wildfire relief efforts, distributing food at two WCK sites in Altadena. The former Vice President…
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WCK relief team expands efforts in Southern California
World Central Kitchen teams have provided more than 200,000 meals to communities affected by the Los Angeles wildfires since serving our first plates of food on January 8. By working alongside Chef…
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Chef Corps member Evan Funke cooks for people impacted by LA fires
WCK Chef Corps member Evan Funke is helping operate WCK meal distribution sites, and all his Los Angeles restaurants are serving meals to families and first responders impacted by the disaster.
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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Brings Hope to Region
With news of a Gaza ceasefire agreement set to begin Sunday, we hold onto hope for peace in the Middle East, improved access for humanitarian aid, and more ability to bring life-saving…
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Jennifer Garner joins WCK to support California hometown
Jennifer Garner joined WCK teams in Southern California to support first responders and residents impacted by the wildfires. Her empathy embodies the spirit that drives our mission—it’s these fast-moving efforts of neighbors…
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Relief Team Concludes Flood Response in Spain
World Central Kitchen has wrapped up our response to the devastating floods that struck Spain’s Valencia region in October. Working hand in hand with the community, we served more than 6.2 million…
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First Alert: Relief Team Responds to Southern California Wildfires
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Our teams have mobilized across the region to provide…
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WCK opens Mayotte Field Kitchen
World Central Kitchen has been tirelessly working to provide meals to communities impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. Over the past four weeks, we have served more than 168,000 meals by working…
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WCK Founder José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to humanitarian work and…
