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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3h

WCK's John is on the ground in Anchorage, Alaska, after Typhoon Halong devastated coastal communities over the weekend. He's en route to Bethel, a town hit hard by the typhoon, to support the community. #ChefsForAlaska

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 12h

As some Palestinian families are able to begin the journey home, WCK is with them every step of the way. Ayham and Ahmad, two WCK #ChefsForGaza team members, distribute food, bread, and ingredients to families returning to their homes in Khan Younis. We're here to make sure families have meals.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 13h

In Mexico, heavy rains from Tropical Storm Raymond hit cities across Veracruz. Álamo is among the hardest hit—as soon as WCK teams arrived, we began serving sandwiches to families at a local shelter. Now, we’re serving hot meals for the many families waiting to return home. #ChefsForMexico

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 16h

📢 Latest from Spain
WCK’s Nelly is in La Ràpita where the community is coming together to support one another after severe flooding caused by DANA Alice. As cleanup gets underway, WCK teams are on the ground providing sandwiches, fruit, and water to families affected by the storm. #ChefsForSpain

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 17h

Fresh vegetables are back on the menu in Gaza!
WCK’s Shadi is at our Salam Kitchen, where the team is cooking fresh cauliflower & eggplant. 20+ tons of fresh produce have arrived at our Field Kitchens across Gaza, bringing more nourishment, flavor, and variety to every meal we serve. #ChefsForGaza

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 19h

Their constant efforts to bring more meals to their neighbors spanned building new kitchens and adapting to every challenge on the ground. The need is still pressing for Gazan families and we’ll keep scaling our efforts to reach more communities. Learn more at buff.ly/pvfcPg6 #ChefsForGaza (2/2)

World Central Kitchen | Your Gaza Questions Answered | Updated October 2025

WCK answers your questions about our efforts in Gaza.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 19h

WCK is now serving more than 500,000 meals every day in Gaza. This is a major step in our goal of serving 1 million meals daily, and it's a direct result of months of hard work from our teams. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Alaska, where Typhoon Halong left a devastating wake of flooding and destruction in remote coastal cities. Our teams will be serving first responders and impacted families.

We’ll share more information soon. #ChefsForAlaska
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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

We also delivered comforting meals to families of hostages at local hospitals that are staying with their relatives as they begin to recover. #ChefsForThePeople (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

Today in Tel Aviv, WCK and our local partner Wix served dinner to released hostages and their loved ones when they were finally able to reunite after two years. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

This is a quickly evolving situation—we’ll share more information as soon as we have it. #ChefsForSpain (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen | FIRST ALERT: WCK is on the ground in La Rapita, Catalonia, Spain after severe flooding from Dana Alice

In recent days, a DANA has severely affected Spain causing heavy flooding in several areas. Intense rainfall has disrupted parts of the Mediterranean coast, and multiple weather alerts remain active t...

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

WCK’s Relief Team is on the ground in La Rapita, Catalonia, Spain to assist communities impacted by intense flooding and widespread damage across eastern Spain. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

Juvelyn & her 5 children were sleeping when the earthquake struck earlier this month. As soon as she realized what was happening, she rushed her family outside for safety. They have no reliable source of food right now, so WCK is making sure they get the meals they need. #ChefsForPhilippines

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

When monsoon rains slammed into Pakistan, villages were submerged. The flooding forced people from their homes and cut off road access. In partnership with Rizq, here's how our #ChefsForPakistan teams are showing up for families that are still cut off and dealing with devastation.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

WCK teams responded in Maria’s community and three other locations impacted by the attacks in Lviv, serving hot meals and warm drinks to residents and first responders. #ChefsForUkraine (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

Maria and her mother Iryna were in their home in Lviv last weekend when Russian attacks struck the city in one of the worst assaults there since the spring. Their house was heavily damaged, and Maria and their neighbors spent hours cleaning up debris. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

Families from small villages in Jalalpur, Pakistan, are still feeling the effects of flooding. WCK and Rizq are there, providing shelf-stable meal kits that include staples like flour, lentils, and spices. These ingredients are a key step in helping them cook for themselves and their families again.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

As families of hostages wait for their loved ones to return home, WCK teams are preparing to serve meals at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. Once the hostages are released, we’re ready to support them and their families with comforting meals as they reunite after two years. #ChefsForThePeople

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