WCK’s mission is simple: move quickly, feed people in need, and fuel community recovery after disaster strikes. To reach those goals, we work alongside local partners who know their communities best and equip them to support their neighbors both in the moment and after we leave. Take a look at how a WCK response works and how we reach people in need with warm, nourishing meals. #ChefsForTheWorld
Families in Kyiv endured the largest drone attack of the war to date.
Yesterday, the Ukrainian capital experienced a massive Russian attack, with several residential areas sustaining damage. Communities across the country are facing renewed attacks after a three-day ceasefire expired. WCK teams were on site quickly with hot meals and water for impacted families and first responders—and we will keep supporting communities however we can. #ChefsForUkraine
The latest update from WCK in Lebanon📍
WCK’s Marie is checking in from a school in Amchit, a town north of Beirut, that has been turned into a shelter for displaced families. Our teams prepare thousands of nourishing hot meals to serve here every day, reminding families that they are not alone. #ChefsForMidEast
Building strong local teams is at the heart of WCK relief efforts in the Philippines and beyond. Creating fast, effective, and community-centered responses ensures nourishing meals reach families in need. Local knowledge, trust, and leadership are what make it possible to reach communities quickly, serve with dignity, and adapt to the realities on the ground when every moment matters.
WCK has responded in the Philippines before—this is our fourth response in seven months. Each response reinforces an important truth: lasting impact starts with investing in local communities and empowering the people who are always first to show up for their neighbors. Strong local teams are not only essential during emergencies—they are the foundation of resilience and long-term recovery. #ChefsForPhilippines
World Central Kitchen will be returning to cooking the amount of meals we delivered in Gaza before the ceasefire in October. This decision is driven entirely by financial pressure. It does not reflect any reduction in need on the ground. We will still be delivering hundreds of thousands of hot meals every day to families in need and maintaining one of the largest food relief operations anywhere in the world, only at a reduced level.
Since the start of the conflict in 2023, WCK has invested more than half a billion dollars feeding the people of Gaza. Late last year, in direct response to the collapse in food access triggered by the border closure, we surged our operations to one million hot meals a day. Sustaining that level of output is not something any single NGO can do indefinitely. WCK is funded entirely by private donations, most of them from small donors. That model gives us the speed and flexibility to respond to crises around the world. But it also means our capacity has its limits. We specialize in emergency food relief, not long-term food security. The long-term responsibility of feeding Gaza cannot rest on the shoulders of one organization alone.
The people of Gaza have lost their homes and their economy. The world must step up—not just talk about the plight of the Palestinians. Governments, institutions, and international partners need to commit the sustained, secure funding that this crisis demands. #ChefsForGaza
WCK statement on today's attack on humanitarian vehicles in Ukraine.⬇️
Today, May 14, humanitarian workers in Kherson, Ukraine came under attack. World Central Kitchen (WCK) and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) vehicles were hit in separate drone attacks.
This morning in Ukraine, Russian forces attacked a WCK vehicle. A drone struck an armored vehicle operated by our restaurant partner California while delivering hot meals in Kherson. The attack impacted the rear section of the vehicle while it was in motion. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle sustained significant damage.
Earlier in the day, an OCHA vehicle was also targeted with drones in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson while it was delivering humanitarian aid. While all OCHA staff were safely evacuated, a local resident was killed.
The OCHA convoy was helping deliver meals and shelf stable items to a humanitarian center in Ostriv—one of the few remaining channels for food assistance to reach residents in the area.
“Today's attacks on humanitarian workers are war crimes. The world cannot accept this as normal. Too many aid workers have died like this around the world,” said WCK Founder @chefjoseandres . “Russia is a permanent member of the UN Security Council—but it attacks UN and WCK vehicles in Kherson, Ukraine. While the aid workers survived unharmed, one resident died. This war needs to end now. The suffering needs to end now. We are an American-based NGO.”
WCK remains committed to finding safe ways to deliver food assistance to the people of Kherson and communities across Ukraine. We will not stop. The need has not stopped, and neither will we. #ChefsForUkraine
Today’s attacks on humanitarian workers are war crimes. The world cannot accept this as normal. Too many aid workers have died like this around the world. Russia is a permanent member of the UN Security Council but it attacks UN and WCK vehicles in Kherson, Ukraine. While the aid workers survived unharmed, one resident died. This war needs to end now. The suffering needs to end now. We are an American-based NGO @potus@flotus@secrubio #ChefsForUkraine
Cauliflower, chickpeas, tomato sauce, and spices come together in a delicious and comforting cauliflower stew at WCK kitchens in Gaza. Cauliflower is a staple in Palestinian kitchens, especially during the winter during its harvest season. For displaced families who can’t cook for themselves, this cauliflower stew brings a taste of home. #ChefsForGaza
The International Palestine Marathon is back! 🏃♂️➡️🏃➡️🏃♀️➡️
For the first time in three years, the International Palestine Marathon returned with simultaneous races held in Gaza and the West Bank. Thousands of runners crossed the finish line in an event that has long stood as a symbol of hope and resilience for Palestinian communities. WCK teams in Gaza were there to meet them with water, fresh fruit, and snacks to help athletes recover after their races. #ChefsForGaza
On the island of Tinian, WCK efforts came to life through local restaurant partners like Mahabub Khan. He and his team at Khan’s Pizza House worked tirelessly to prepare hundreds of meals for neighbors who couldn’t leave their homes after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. They cooked and packaged each plate of chicken curry, rice, and vegetables with care, supporting their community with comforting meals to fuel rebuilding efforts. #ChefsForTinian
In the wake of the eruption of Mayon Volcano in the Philippines, local WCK teams arrived quickly to serve meals to impacted communities. But what actually happens in the immediate aftermath of a volcanic eruption, and what are the potential dangers? Swipe through to learn more. #ChefsForPhilippines
Meet Bertha, the coordinator of WCK's Cachal meal site in Haiti. 📍
Her community has been hit hard—homes destroyed, families left with nothing, security concerns making daily life even harder. But she shows up every day, with a hand in every part of the operation, making sure no one goes without a meal. #ChefsForHaiti
