WCK served 20+ million meals in Türkiye & Syria after deadly quakes. As we transition meal delivery to local organizations supporting long-term recovery, we want to recognize the effort of countless partners, volunteers & community members who fed families in need—thank you.
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As Russian missile attacks continue to kill innocent families & hit humanitarian aid sources, WCK remains committed to the people of Ukraine—we’re here & ready to support or any other organizations impacted by these events if we’re at all needed. #ChefsForUkraine
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After months of every day cooking thousands of hot meals in Türkiye & Syria, served 20+ million meals after the earthquakes. Starting in February in freezing weather &every day aftershocks, we joined locals & built kitchens,added restaurants…I’m so proud of the team🙏
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WCK’s Fatima is reporting in from Santa Lucia in Guatemala 🇬🇹 where around 1,500 people have been evacuated to this gym—the Volcán de Fuego has been erupting since last night, so we’ve brought freshly prepared dinners for people sheltering here. #ChefsForGuatemala
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Everytime in an emergency, listens to communities about what it is they are needing. In Ukraine I'm so proud of what we've done beyond meals.. we've delivered so far 125,000 packs of seeds! Each pack is 10 types of seed for families to grow at home!🌱 #ChefsForUkraine
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Over the last several days, many cities in Ukraine were hit by Russian missiles—in Uman & Dnipro, residential buildings were targeted, killing 25 people, including young kids. WCK’s Emergency Response Team was on site with fresh meals for families & responders. #ChefsForUkraine
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WCK's Relief Team in Kramatorsk, Ukraine helped with a recent community cleanup in nearby Sviatohirsk. We brought meals for families working to rebuild—and part of the day even included planting some new shrubs! 📷 #ChefsForUkraine
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Since de-occupation, Kherson & surrounding areas have faced challenges with access to clean water due to damage from shelling and lack of electricity. In response, WCK added water to our deliveries here—and since November, we've brought over 1 million bottles! #ChefsForUkraine
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Last week, widespread flooding hit Ukrainian towns already suffering from the war. WCK was approached by recuse teams to get meals to people in need, so we loaded several hundred hot plates & brought relief to two villages totally cut off—Mnyov & Dniprovske. #ChefsForUkraine
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Ramadan holds deep significance for many families across Türkiye & Syria, and the observance involves fasting from dawn to sunset. WCK teams adjusted our meal service to ensure we could continue best serving people impacted by the earthquakes—come see 🎥 inside our efforts.
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Immediately following yesterday’s horrific attack in Kupyansk, WCK arrived with sandwiches, water & hot drinks for impacted residents & first responders. Rockets hit a history museum & nearby buildings, killing at least 2 people & causing widespread damage. #ChefsForUkraine
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In celebration of Eid, WCK's dedicated team running our Gaziantep relief kitchen was able to sit together for breakfast! 🇹🇷 It's been an incredibly difficult time for communities following the earthquakes, so our teams always cherish these moments of joy. ❤️ #ChefsForTürkiye
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To mark the first day of Eid last week, WCK distributed a traditional meal in the districts of Nurdağı & İslahiye, which were hit hard by the earthquakes. The holiday provided a time for families to briefly escape from the difficulties faced the past few months. #ChefsForTürkiye
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In the de-occupied Kherson region, communities are trying to adjust to life without reliable water, electricity, or gas. The WCK team provides grocery kits to families trying to get back on their feet, ensuring they have access to food and a network of support. #ChefsForUkraine
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Every day, WCK teams witness the impacts of a changing climate—hurricanes earlier in the year with increased intensity. Wildfires as a year-round threat. We must remain committed to support communities on the frontlines of this crisis—read more & join us: wck.org/climate-respon
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Our work in Türkiye wouldn’t be possible without locals—many of them earthquake survivors themselves. Ilhami from Adıyaman initially joined the WCK team as a volunteer, becoming an invaluable member of the team that provided millions of meals to families in need.
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Over the past 2 years, WCK has responded to extreme flooding on 4 continents. In Pakistan last year, flooding killed 1,700+ people—WCK brought meals for families recovering.
Through our Climate Disaster Fund, we're able to be wherever needed, fast—join us WCK.org/climate
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WCK teams across Ukraine continue to distribute hot meals to local communities despite the ongoing threat of shelling. We’re dedicated to ensuring people are consistently getting support they need through meals—while many other parts of life remain unpredictable. #ChefsForUkraine
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WCK’s Sam is in Idlib, Syria where we will distribute 10,000 meal kits to earthquake-impacted communities. As focus in the region turns to long-term recovery, WCK is winding down our efforts & each of these kits includes a month's worth of food for a family of 5. #ChefsForSyria
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Life in Donetsk Oblast remains very difficult for so many families...many have no gas, electricity, or water and live in constant fear of missile attacks. continues to bring hot meals & food kits for residents who are living in unthinkable conditions! #ChefsForUkraine
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14-year-old Amr was happy to take a WCK-provided Iftar meal to his family in a temporary camp in Ad Dana, Syria. Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan when they’ve been fasting since sunrise. WCK is providing these meals across the region. #ChefsForSyria
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WCK teams across Ukraine have been preparing thousands of Easter cakes to distribute ahead of the holiday. Today, we brought cakes along with regular meal kit deliveries to kids, adults & seniors—even amid such difficulty, WCK teams are focused on spreading joy💙 #ChefsForUkraine
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WCK teams continue working alongside Gift of the Givers to deliver 9,000 daily meals to families impacted by the earthquakes in Darkush. To date, we have provided more than 1 million meals to communities in northern Syria still reeling from the deadly quakes.
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Ongoing shelling means families in Mykolaiv Oblast lack consistent access to food & water. To address the acute need, WCK brings 5,000 weekly meal kits to meet the diverse needs of each community—kits include grains, proteins, veggies, water & cooking essentials. #ChefsForUkraine
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To celebrate the Easter holiday, WCK teams are working to bring small moments of joy & hope to communities across Ukraine. We are delivering colorful cakes with our usual meal kits, in an effort to make people's lives a bit brighter during difficult times. #ChefsForUkraine
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As WCK teams prepared to support families fleeing home from Kramatorsk one year ago, Russia attacked the crowded train station—killing innocent families. WCK, still led by Katya, has continued to feed people in the region who have been living under attack since. #ChefsForUkraine
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Kramatorsk is the end of the railway before occupied territory. And despite a missile strike that murdered 59 civilians, @WCKitchen lead Katya is not leaving. Her mission: to make sure nobody goes hungry as the city prepares for invasion. #ChefsForUkraine
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“We were proud to be part of a village that shows up. The faces we saw in the community were smiling."
WCK Chef Corps members David & Amanda were eager to help after a tornado touched down in Covington, Tennessee. They distributed fresh meals from WCK partner Busy Bee Catering.
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Ms. Tina—a 91-year-old resident of Wynne—was home as a tornado tore through the city last week, damaging the roof of her house. With the help of her grandson, WCK is making sure meals are delivered directly to Ms. Tina while damage from the storm is repaired. #ChefsForArkansas
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Everyone is jumping in to support neighbors impacted by the tornadoes in Arkansas. The mother-daughter duo from Lili’s Mexican Street Food served meals & smiles to families displaced in Little Rock today, while other WCK teams continued cooking in both Arkansas & Mississippi.
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After another tornado outbreak in the southern US last night, the WCK team has reached communities in Little Rock & Wynne, Arkansas with fresh meals to support. In Little Rock, we delivered meals to first responders getting people to safety & clearing debris. #ChefsForArkansas
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One year ago, Bucha was liberated—families had lived for weeks under horrific occupation. WCK & were first to arrive the next day, bringing food to Bucha & then going directly to Irpin—a year later, we must keep supporting the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 #ChefsForUkraine
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Cleanup efforts are underway in Amory—many local volunteers are working hard to help their community recover from last week’s tornadoes. WCK is distributing fresh fruit 🍎🍊 to those volunteers, as well as residents impacted by the storms. #ChefsForMississippi
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The towns of Vaiden & Winona took a direct hit from a tornado last week—families are without power & repairing their homes. WCK is delivering meals door to door & at a distribution site so anyone in need can get food. On the menu: spaghetti & meatballs! 🍝 #ChefsForMississippi
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Delicious fruit—served alongside sandwiches or hot meals—is a critical part of WCK response efforts. In Türkiye, our Relief Team is sourcing oranges 🍊 from a farm in Kozan, allowing us to support the local economy while providing the freshest fruit possible! #ChefsForTürkiye
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While delivering meals door to door, the WCK team met David in Amory as he was helping clean debris around his sister’s home while she & her daughter got some much-needed rest. The family is among many whose home was damaged by the weekend’s deadly tornadoes.
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WCK’s Mario is checking in from Amory, Mississippi—a small town that was hit hard by this weekend’s tornadoes. In addition to this distribution site, we are going door to door delivering meals to families working hard to clean up their homes that were damaged in the storms.
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In response to deadly tornadoes that hit the southern United States this weekend, WCK teams are spread out across the region to bring meals to communities in need. With sandwiches, fruit & water in-hand, we’re reaching impacted families in Mississippi & Alabama—more updates soon.
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The destruction in Rolling Fork is astonishing!😔 Teams of 🙏already in the area joining the local efforts to help everyone we can! #ChefsForMississippi checking many towns across the damage area of the tornadoes!….
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When the two came to the WCK tent to get hot soup & a sandwich, Maryana didn't want to leave—she told WCK’s Emergency Reaponse team that everyone was “all very beautiful” and that she wanted to be like them, a superhero. #ChefsForUkraine
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Maryana is 3 yrs old, and she was at home with her mother during a recent Russian missile attack in Ukraine. When the explosion hit, her mom shielded Maryana who was confused as to what was happening. As they ran, Maryana’s mom told her the rescue teams arriving were superheroes.
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