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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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WCK Ukraine Regional Lead Kyrylo is originally from the Zaporizhzhia region. He lived in Kharkiv for ten years, and before the full-scale invasion, he worked in his family’s ceramic and furniture production business. Now his hometown and the family business are under occupation. We sat down with Kyrylo to talk about his experience working with…
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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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Nearly a thousand rescuers and emergency services personnel deployed to more than 50 facilities early this week in response to the surge in Russian strikes.
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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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Ukrainians across the country recently celebrated Masnytsia—a holiday that marks the transition from winter to spring. For Ukraine, it is a time for joy, gathering, and, of course, food. At the heart of the celebration are mlyntsi, delicate thin crêpes shared with family, friends, and neighbors. At WCK, we know that food is more than…
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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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Donetsk region is one of the hardest places to live in Ukraine. Almost every community there feels the impact of daily shelling. Families who remain live with daily risks, yet they keep their homes, look after one another, and find ways to endure. For them, food can bring comfort, strength, and a small sense of…
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WCK provides water to Kozatske and Vesele in southern Ukraine.
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The WCK Way in 2024
In 2024, WCK provided over 109 million meals to families affected by conflict, natural disasters, and the climate crisis in 20 countries. This month, teams are on the ground in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Mayotte, Egypt, Spain, and North Carolina, delivering meals with the help of partners and volunteers. Since October 2023, we’ve served families in…
