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WCK Relief Team Expands Wildfire Relief to Southern France

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Bordeaux, France | Active since July 2026
World Central Kitchen is responding in Bordeaux, France, where wildfires have broken out in recent days. This effort is occurring at the same time as our teams are on the ground in central Spain, where wildfires forced families to evacuate across the region.  As first responders work to contain the fire, WCK teams are mobilizing to make sure people have the food they need. 

The Gironde region wildfire, like the fires in Spain, has forced thousands of families out of their homes, disrupted roadways, and limited access to food. Over 220,000 people have been displaced so far. Shifting winds have complicated containment efforts, and increasing numbers of communities have been placed on evacuation orders. 

In tandem with our partners in Spain, our network of local restaurants and partners will be cooking for their neighbors and first responders. 

WCK’s Yasmin is checking in from Bordeaux, where WCK is on the ground supporting communities impacted by the wildfire in southern France. Many people who had to evacuate their homes are sheltering at the city’s exhibition center. Our teams are serving sandwiches and adapting to best support impacted families.

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