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It has been 2 years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began—since then, WCK & our local partners have served over 260 million meals. WCK’s Food Fighters are meeting the most pressing needs of Ukrainians living through the horrors of occupation. Our teams work tirelessly to ensure communities get the support they need, when they need…
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On July 8, 2024, Russia launched a massive attack across Ukraine. WCK responded as quickly as possible to support impacted families and emergency services.
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Families across Ukraine recently marked their third Easter under Russian occupation. As we have done since first responding to the conflict, World Central Kitchen teams in the country embarked on a mission to bring joy and uphold tradition by providing thousands of pasky—traditional Easter cakes—to offer a sense of home.
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Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, World Central Kitchen has supported families with hot meals, food kits, vegetable kits, and seed distributions. During that time, our approach has evolved dramatically. Now, we think about what comes next—how to help people not just get through the day, but be self-sufficient in the long…
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World Central Kitchen’s #ChefsForUkraine team served our first bowls of borsch to families fleeing into Poland in the first days after Russia launched its full scale invasion. Since then, we have provided this classic, bright-red beet soup to people all across Ukraine as a way to offer comfort and a sense of home.
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World Central Kitchen is honored to be included on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024.
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World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés was awarded Spain’s Grand Cross of Naval Merit for his work through the organization to support communities impacted by crises. The ceremony also served as a tribute to the seven WCK team members killed in Gaza on April 1.
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WCK in 2025
Explore WCK’s work in 2025.
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The WCK Way in 2024
In 2024, WCK supported families impacted by conflict, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, and other natural disasters in 20 countries, providing over 109 million meals. As of December, our teams are working on the ground in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Mayotte, Egypt, Spain, and North Carolina. Working alongside partners and volunteers, we are cooking and delivering nourishing meals…
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A tribute to Jim
One of seven WCK workers killed by the IDF in Gaza on April 1, 2024.








