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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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How One Ukrainian Lost Everything—and Brought His Bakery Back
When Yevhen fled his home in Ukraine, he left behind everything—including his bakery.
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Cooking After the Quake: How WCK Has Responded in Myanmar
When a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar in late March, homes, lives, and jobs were disrupted in the blink of an eye. Access to food immediately became a challenge for families. WCK…
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Extended Impact in Valencia: Supporting Recovery After DANA Flooding
World Central Kitchen’s ongoing support of businesses in Valencia, Spain, following the historic flooding caused by DANA is driving recovery in the province. Small shops give neighborhoods their character, bolster the local…
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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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How WCK Helped Ukrainians Plant the Seeds of Hope
When WCK founder José Andrés asked the residents of the newly-liberated village of Novopetrivka what they needed most, their answer was unexpected. “We want to bring back that green, blooming life,” they…
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First Alert: WCK is working with Oregon partners to serve meals amid historic flooding
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is working with local partners in Southeast Oregon to provide meals and water to families affected by historic flooding.
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How WCK is Adapting to the Changing Face of Disaster
With changes in the climate and in our communities, the definition of “disaster” no longer fits into one neat box. Our WCK disaster response follows suit. Some disasters are lasting longer than…
