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WCK Relief Team en route to Tennessee after ammunition plant explosion

October 11, 2025

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is en route to Nashville, Tennessee, where an ammunition plant has exploded. Local and national organizations are working to assess damage, and many people remain missing.

WCK teams are en route in order to connect with the community and provide meals for neighbors and first responders. 

This remains a quickly evolving situation. You can sign up to our newsletter to receive more information and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook for real-time updates.

Photo source: NBC News

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