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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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ATVs, Boats, and Cooks: How WCK is Supporting Families in Mexico After Hurricane Erick
What happens when lightning strikes three times? In late June, Hurricane Erick, the first storm of the 2025 hurricane season, made landfall in southern Mexico, bringing devastating winds and heavy rains to…
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First Alert: WCK Relief Team in Türkiye Amid Devastating Wildfires
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Türkiye, where wildfires and strong winds have forced over 50,000 people to evacuate their homes in Izmir and Hatay. Our teams are assessing needs in…
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History and Healing in Haiti: How WCK is Serving Families Displaced By Violence
WCK and Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) have been serving meals to thousands of displaced families. Since beginning operations in May, we’ve served more than 530,000 meals, scaling up to nearly 20,000 daily.…
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WCK Resumes Cooking in Gaza
World Central Kitchen aid trucks have Gaza for the first time in over 12 weeks. As of today, our teams have resumed cooking at select kitchens, a critical step toward increasing meal…
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WCK Serving Thousands of Meals Amid Missile Strikes in Israel
As conflict escalates between Israel and Iran, World Central Kitchen has mobilized to provide fresh meals to civilians and first responders impacted by the violence.
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Comforting Crops: How WCK Fosters Growth in Ukrainian Soil
Gardens have long been a part of Ukrainian tradition, providing food, structure, and a connection to home. Even as the war continues, families across the country are still planting.
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WCK Ukraine Supply Warehouse Struck by Drone
Update from July 23, 2005 After a drone strike hit a WCK supplies warehouse in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, we didn’t stop. Our teams adapted to deliver food kits and water without interruption during…
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500 Million Meals Served Worldwide
World Central Kitchen has now served more than 500 million meals worldwide. This milestone is made possible by the communities we serve and the global network of chefs, volunteers, partners, and supporters…
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WCK and D.C. Restaurants Celebrate Community at Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
Barbecue has the ability to bring people together across many cultures, and it’s always been a World Central Kitchen favorite. This summer, we partnered with pit masters in Missouri and Kentucky in…
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Bohdan’s Kitchen Community: From Surviving to Serving Thousands Daily
Before the war, Bohdan’s business focused entirely on frozen goods. His company in Poltava produced ice cream and traditional Ukrainian foods like varenyky (stuffed dumplings) and syrnyky (cottage cheese pancakes). He had…
