WCK Serving Meals to Federal Workers During U.S. Government Shutdown
WCK served meals from public distribution sites in Washington, D.C. to federal employees and their families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. At the same time, we worked with local partners to provide meals to essential airport staff at four major airports—JFK, Reagan National, Dulles, and Baltimore/Washington—who continue working without pay.
In 2019, WCK launched our #ChefsForFeds initiative during what became the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. That effort provided more than 100,000 meals to federal workers and their families in D.C. and, through partnerships with 400 restaurants in 35 states, served hundreds of thousands more meals nationwide.
WCK’s impact:
Meals Served
Chefs For Feds
WCK Serves D.C. Area Feds & Families
Meet one of our restaurant partners
Debby and her team at 2fifty Texas BBQ embody WCK’s spirit of community. The moment we asked if they’d cook for federal employees and their families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown, they didn’t hesitate to say yes. Knowing many of their neighbors have been furloughed or are working without pay, they’re stepping up to help ease the burden—one delicious meal at a time.
Washington Canal Park
Hear from WCK’s Chef Gerald who is on the ground at Washington Canal Park helping ensure families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown have access to free meals.
Help US Support Families Impacted by the Shutdown