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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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Every Drop Counts: While Food Aid Waits, WCK Water is a Lifeline
World Central Kitchen teams never stop searching for solutions and can’t sit still when their neighbors are in need of lifesaving support. Earlier this month, our Gaza warehouses emptied, our pots went…
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Fueling Hope: WCK’s Cooking Solutions in Gaza
In Gaza, border entries have been closed to all shipments and aid since March 2, 2025, severely restricting access to essential supplies. While the future is uncertain, WCK teams have worked to…
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WCK Adapts as Gaza Cut Off From Aid and Supplies 50+ days
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen is among the last organizations still able to cook meals. The IDF has shut all crossings to shipments, including humanitarian relief. We are now nearing the end…
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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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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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WCK Opens North Star Field Kitchen in Northern Gaza
World Central Kitchen has opened our first Field Kitchen in northern Gaza. Named North Star Kitchen, it is our fourth large-scale Field Kitchen in Gaza and joins our network of 95 community…
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World Central Kitchen’s Commitment in Gaza and Beyond
Since October 7, 2023, WCK has delivered over 122 million meals to people in Gaza and the West Bank. Our commitment stretches beyond one season or holiday. During Ramadan 2024, WCK distributed…
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Making Zakat Count: 5 Million Ramadan Meals & 100% Donation Impact
Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, community, and generosity for Muslim communities. It is also a time when Muslims around the world fulfill their obligation of Zakat, a pillar of Islam…
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Together in Compassion: How World Central Kitchen’s Ramadan Aid Delivers Hope to Gaza and Lebanon
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, communal gathering, and unwavering compassion. It’s also a season where unity can create profound change, especially for people in urgent need. We believe food is…
