Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 450 million nourishing meals around the world.

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 450 million nourishing meals around the world.

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that provides food relief.

Feb 17, 2021 · By Friday evening, WCK teams have served tens of thousands of meals to residents across the state. Soon after the storm passed, Burns Original BBQ—located in the Acres Homes neighborhood of northwest Houston—prepared chopped beef sandwiches which we distributed to senior homes in the area.

Apr 2, 2024 · The aid group World Central Kitchen said Tuesday that it is pausing its efforts to feed Palestinians in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed by an Israeli strike.

Mar 4, 2021 · With locations in Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Houston, Common Market distributes fresh produce grown in the region by sustainable family farms in an effort to battle food insecurity in those...

Jan 21, 2025 · In 2010, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Chef José Andrés traveled to the country to see how he could use his culinary experience to support impacted communities. What he saw and heard inspired him to rethink how food could be a powerful tool to nourish families after crises, rebuild communities, and create sustainable …

Feb 18, 2021 · World Central Kitchen announced on Wednesday night that it had partnered up with Houston barbecue stalwart Burns Original BBQ to distribute 700 smoked meat sandwiches to residents living in...

Jan 10, 2024 · World Central Kitchen is honored to have now served 350 million meals worldwide. Right now, WCK Relief Teams are on the ground in Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Japan, Ukraine, Florida, and Alabama supporting families impacted by conflict and natural disasters.

Read our case study about World Central Kitchen and the Common Market Texas serving the vulnerable despite the pandemic, extreme weather and food insecurity.