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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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Get to know the force behind #ChefsForUkraine
Our response is simple—Ukrainians feeding Ukrainians. In the early days, WCK’s Relief Team worked quickly to establish systems capable of adapting and meeting the shifting food needs of families across the country. As…
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From María to Now: 5 Years of Strengthening Food Security
WCK’s Food Producer Network (FPN) officially concluded operations at the end of 2022. Looking back on the program, we reflect on its impact on food producing businesses and communities.
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Erin Gore Named Chief Executive Officer
The World Central Kitchen Board of Directors has announced Erin Gore as Chief Executive Officer of WCK. For almost four years, Erin has led WCK’s philanthropic relationships and development team, and most…
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Over one million meals served one week after deadly Türkiye-Syria earthquakes
As families slept in the early hours of February 6, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook communities across Türkiye and Syria. Just six hours later, another massive, 7.5-magnitude quake rocked the same region.…
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Relief Team adapts to unique needs of Ukrainian communities
While many regions in Ukraine were liberated in recent months, intense fighting continues across the east. Communities are suffering from daily artillery barrages, with homes and energy infrastructure being targeted. Large-scale attacks…
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#ChefsForCalifornia: WCK’s Emergency Response is underway as another storm is expected
In the span of several weeks, California has been battered by a series of atmospheric rivers that have brought in over 24 trillion gallons of water. For some towns, the start of…
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Ground report from José in Kherson
On November 11, after eight long months of occupation, the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson was liberated. Having arrived as soon as we were permitted to enter Kherson, WCK local teams were…
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WCK prepares to support Ukrainians through harsh winter
With temperatures beginning to dip below freezing across Ukraine, it’s clear that winter is coming. As Russia’s relentless attacks on energy and water systems continue, countless Ukrainians are headed into the coldest…
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Nearly 200 tons of food distributed to flooded villages in Pakistan
In response to an intense monsoon season that brought historic flooding to Pakistan, WCK established two Field Kitchens to cook 77,000 hot meals for impacted families in the hard-hit provinces of Khyber…
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Food Fighters of Ukraine: Meet some WCK restaurant partners
Across Ukraine over the past eight months, WCK has worked with amazing partners preparing meals for neighbors in need and refugees forced to flee home. WCK’s restaurant partners throughout the country have…



