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“Your Soul Rests”: How WCK’s Greenhouse Program Is Helping Displaced Ukrainians
Ukraine is home to some of the world’s most fertile black soil, known as chernozem, which has shaped the country’s agricultural identity for centuries. In many families, gardening is not treated as…
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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…
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WCK scales response to Cyclone Chido
Less than two weeks after serving our first plates of food following Cyclone Chido, World Central Kitchen’s team in Mayotte has provided more than 43,000 meals to families in need. The storm…
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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,…
