Chefs For MidEast

BBC: Chef Aline on WCK’s Urgent Work in Lebanon

March 6, 2026

WCK Chef Corps Member Aline Kamakian spoke with BBC about her role in our response to the increasing conflict in Lebanon, the day-to-day changes, and the immense need in the community. “Whatever the need is, we’re running. World Central Kitchen is first to the frontlines. We are scaling up and delivering to thousands of people because the need is extremely high,” she said.

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