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On Thursday, July 18, a clearly marked World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid vehicle was struck by a Russian short range explosive device fired by a drone as the armored truck was returning from a food delivery mission in the vicinity of Oleksandrivka, Ukraine. Thankfully, no injuries are reported. Our driver was unharmed and there were…
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Since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, WCK and Ukrainian Railways have worked side by side to reach families at some of the most difficult moments of the war.
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Join members of the WCK’s Ukrainian team for a deep dive into our response to the conflict in Ukraine for the past two years. As we enter our third year, we will share stories of the team’s innovations in the field, the current situation on the ground, and the vision for the future.
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When WCK founder José Andrés asked the residents of the newly-liberated village of Novopetrivka what they needed most, their answer was unexpected. “We want to bring back that green, blooming life,” they said. In February 2023, José visited Ukraine’s Kherson region. The damage from months of occupation was clear—destroyed infrastructure, deserted homes, gardens left untended.…
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, Chernihiv restaurant owner Dmytro turned his kitchen into a lifeline. He’s still cooking — with the support of World Central Kitchen.
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Ukrainians evacuating frontline Russian-occupied zones find warm meals, emotional support, and food kits from WCK in the Sumy region.
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Delivering millions of nourishing meals takes precision, adaptability, and care. Recently, WCK’s Chef Wendy joined Ukraine Culinary Lead Chef Yuliia on a journey across the country to meet the people who make that possible — cooks, warehouse teams, suppliers, and partners who ensure that meals reach communities every day.
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For Yuliia, cooking isn’t just a job, it’s something she has loved since childhood. “I really liked cooking from the very beginning,” she says. “It was always my passion, something I was born with.”
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Gardens have long been a part of Ukrainian tradition, providing food, structure, and a connection to home. Even as the war continues, families across the country are still planting.
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In the first months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, displacement unfolded rapidly and across multiple regions at once. Infrastructure damage disrupted supply chains and limited cooking capacity in affected cities. Under those conditions, WCK’s work scaling hot meal production was the most effective way to stabilize communities. The priority was straightforward: cook at volume…
