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Let’s Get Ready: For When Crisis Happens—
We meet crisis with cooking, usually within 24 hours. Go behind the scenes on the community, infrastructure, and adaptability that make it possible.
Latest from WCK
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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,…
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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…
