First Alert: WCK Responds to Hawk Wildfire in Reno, NV
World Central Kitchen is responding in Reno, Nevada, where the Hawk Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres and forced approximately 87,000 people in Reno and Washoe County are under evacuation orders. As winds keep the fire shifting and unpredictable, families and first responders are without consistent access to food. WCK is working with local partners to make sure nourishing meals reach people in need.
WCK’s ability to mobilize quickly in response to wildfires is the result of years of preparedness—pre-positioned equipment, trained response teams, and a deep network of local restaurant partners and community organizations ready to activate at a moment’s notice. That infrastructure is what allows our teams to show up fast, cook at scale, and reach people in the critical first hours after a disaster strikes.
This response comes during one of the most active wildfire periods in recent memory. Earlier this month, WCK responded to devastating fires in Spokane, Washington. Over the summer, our teams concluded an extensive response to fast-moving wildfires across multiple regions of Spain. As wildfire season grows longer and more intense, WCK remains committed to showing up wherever communities need us most.
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