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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 15h

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 · 16h

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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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 18h

In Globe, AZ, WCK restaurant partner Chef John Wong of Bravo Americano Moderno holds cooking classes at the local high school. After the devastating flooding, he and his students made pizzas, then delivered them to the residents fixing their businesses. WCK supported their class. #ChefsForArizona

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 22h

12-year-old Muammar met WCK teams when we were distributing fresh fruit at a Gazan school. He & his family have been displaced for 2 years. Muammar was immediately most excited to bring some fruit home to share: “I want to take it to my parents…we haven’t eaten fruit for a long time.” #ChefsForGaza

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

“WCK came not long ago, and those of us still farming could keep going.” – Andrevil, WCK Partner in Haiti

Andrevil is one of many Haitian farmers impacted by the crisis in Verrettes. WCK is purchasing their produce locally to bring meals to families while also boosting the economy. #ChefsForHaiti

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is en route to Tennessee, where an ammunition plant has exploded. Local and national organizations are working to assess damage, and many people remain missing - we’ll bring meals to first responders and local communities. #ChefsForTennessee

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

In times of crisis, the best of humanity often shines through—neighbors helping neighbors, communities coming together & people finding small moments of joy despite a disaster. WCK's Carmen witnessed that firsthand when distributing meals in the Philippines after the earthquake. #ChefsForPhilippines

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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. wck.org/news/veracruz-flooding (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen | WCK Responds in Veracruz, Mexico After Heavy Rains Cause Flooding

WCK’s Relief Team is on the ground in Veracruz, Mexico to support families impacted by devastating flooding caused by heavy rains. The downpours and ensuing flooding and landslides have damaged thousa...

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

WCK’s Relief Team is in Veracruz, Mexico to support families impacted by devastating flooding caused by heavy rains. Waters from the Cazones River in Poza Rica flooded several neighborhoods, forcing evacuations and mobilizing emergency teams. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

Overnight Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia targeted local infrastructure, leaving many families without electricity, water, or safe, warm homes. WCK’s Emergency Response Team arrived quickly at this apartment building to support neighbors and first responders with hot meals. #ChefsForUkraine

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

We plan to scale up production quickly across all of our field kitchens, working towards our goal of 1 million meals per day in Gaza. The meals from Hayat Kitchen will help meet some of the growing need in Khan Younis, where thousands of displaced families are sheltering. #ChefsForGaza (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

The stoves are lit at WCK’s Hayat Kitchen in Khan Younis! After weeks of hard work from our #ChefsForGaza team, the staff at our newest large-scale kitchen began cooking. We cooked tens of thousands of hot meals in the newest kitchen today. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

Swipe to build WCK's new Hayat Kitchen in Gaza!

WCK's #ChefsForGaza teams have been working around the clock to bring this kitchen, alongside its new sister, Salam Kitchen, to life. Now, both are ready to serve meals, pushing us forward on our path to serving 1 million meals per day in Gaza.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

Chef Oli & Chef Pepa are in Madrid, where WCK teams are supporting first responders conducting search and rescue operations after a multi-story building collapse. We're bringing sandwiches, hot meals, and water to the emergency crews working tirelessly at the scene. #ChefsForSpain

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

We served hot meals to neighbors and first responders and kept working through the aftermath. We're still on the ground, offering both meals and shelf-stable food as the community works to restore power and rebuild together. #ChefsForUkraine (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

When Saturday's attack hit Shostka, Ukraine, families found themselves without electricity, gas, or water. Within hours, WCK’s #ChefsForUkraine team was there. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

2 years.
Countless meals.
Unshakable dedication.
Chef Ibrahim & Chef Anas have been with WCK’s #ChefsForGaza team since the beginning. Families like Wafaa's—displaced from Tal-al Hawa, North Gaza—continue to find comfort in their meals. Through every challenge, our team keeps showing up.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

Monsoons tore through villages in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, destroying homes and farmland. WCK teams arrived quickly to distribute hot meals and hope to families who are rebuilding from the ground up. #ChefsForPakistan

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

When disaster strikes, the FIRST first responders are often already there.
Vincent is out daily delivering meals in the Philippines. He was at home with his family when the earthquake hit last week. Today, he's one of 10 local drivers delivering WCK meals to communities in need. #ChefsForPhilippines

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 4d

A big milestone in our #ChefsForPhilippines response! Our 1st truck convoy of supplies has made it to Bogo City. Trucks are traveling north from Cebu City to communities near the epicenter of last week’s quake to deliver vital support—including water, rice & shelf-stable protein—to families in need.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 4d

Since Day 1 of our response to the earthquake in the Philippines, local catering company Ma. Lina has been serving meals to its community. Many of their neighbors lost power, water, and even their homes. Today, they're serving fried fish with squash and rice in Bogo City. #ChefsForPhilippines

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 4d

When Guilerne had to flee from her home in Haiti, she left with almost nothing. She didn't know where or how she could get meals for her children. WCK & Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti's #ChefsForHaiti meals can't fix everything, but families like Guilerne's will know they aren't alone.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 5d

After devastating floods swept through AZ, Chef Ivan and Steffani from Taqueria La Familia are serving tacos at the AZ Fairgrounds. Frank and Donna came to pick up meals for themselves and their elderly neighbors; they’re making sure everyone in their community has something to eat. #ChefsForArizona

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 5d

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Madrid, where a multi-story building collapsed. WCK teams are supporting first responders as they conduct search and rescue operations.
#ChefsForSpain

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 5d

Tariq is a builder from Alipur, Pakistan - he evacuated his family before the floods struck last month, but they lost everything. Now, he’s returned with his nieces and nephews. WCK and Rizq are supporting Tariq’s family with food kits to fuel the start of a long road to recovery. #ChefsForPakistan

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