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WCK Founder José Andrés named one of U.S. News’ Best Leaders of 2025
WCK founder José Andrés was named one of U.S. News’ Best Leaders of 2025.
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Spreading holiday cheer around the globe
As communities across the world celebrate Christmas, World Central Kitchen is spreading good tidings with our partners by distributing culturally relevant gifts, meals, and other treats. In Ukraine, Gaza, Asheville, and Valencia,…
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The WCK Way in 2024
In 2024, WCK provided over 109 million meals to families affected by conflict, natural disasters, and the climate crisis in 20 countries. This month, teams are on the ground in Ukraine, Gaza,…
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First Alert: WCK Relief Team en route to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is on our way to Mayotte by way of Réunion Island to meet food and water needs after Cyclone Chido devastated the archipelago. This storm, which was…
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Vehicle carrying World Central Kitchen colleagues hit by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza
We are heartbroken to share that a vehicle carrying World Central Kitchen colleagues was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. At this time, we are working with incomplete information and are…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Food during Indigenous People’s Month
World Central Kitchen is grateful for the Indigenous chefs who serve in the Chef Corps. They’re part of our global network of prominent culinary leaders who help us get cooking quickly after…
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Community Drives WCK Efforts in Spain
WCK has provided more than 2 million meals and 165 tons of ingredients to families impacted by catastrophic flooding in Spain’s Valencia region, less than four weeks after the disaster struck. Since…
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Paella, a symbol of community and hope in Valencia
Luis Valls is a Michelin-starred chef who owns El Poblet, his restaurant in Valencia, Spain. After severe flooding hit the area in late October, chef Luis and his partner Almudena joined other…
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WCK Earns Two Anthem Awards for Innovative Work in Gaza
Since October 2023, World Central Kitchen has distributed more than 75 million meals in Gaza to families impacted by escalating conflict in the region. Conditions in Gaza have become increasingly unpredictable, and…
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Meet three seniors tapping remarkable strength to persevere in Ukraine: WCK reaches Ukraine’s seniors
In Ukraine, seniors are showing strength and persevering in unfathomable challenges. Across the country, many older residents are enduring life in villages once under Russian occupation or heavy bombardment, staying in homes…
