Ronni
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Our partners at Garces Royal Garden Catering Services are working nonstop to ensure their community has comforting meals in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Each day, their team is cooking more than 5,500 meals for families who have lost their homes, workplaces, and so much more. #ChefsForPhilippines
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our partners at Garces Royal Garden Catering Services are working nonstop to ensure their community has comforting meals in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Each day, their team is cooking more than 5,500 meals for families who have lost their homes, workplaces, and so much more. #ChefsForPhilippines
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In southern Brazil, Valdirene, of Panificadora Fornello, has been running the bakery for 37 years. The team is preparing 1,500 brigadeiros—chocolate truffle beloved in Brazil. These treats will be shared at a WCK-supported community gathering for families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In southern Brazil, Valdirene, of Panificadora Fornello, has been running the bakery for 37 years. The team is preparing 1,500 brigadeiros—chocolate truffle beloved in Brazil. These treats will be shared at a WCK-supported community gathering for families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
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In Limonar, Cuba, our partners at Cáritas are delivering meals to households with the greatest needs, including the home of Juan José (first slide). He cares for his son who uses a wheelchair, his wife living with the effects of a stroke, & his sister. #ChefsForCuba
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In Limonar, Cuba, our partners at Cáritas are delivering meals to households with the greatest needs, including the home of Juan José (first slide). He cares for his son who uses a wheelchair, his wife living with the effects of a stroke, & his sister. #ChefsForCuba
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Chef Tekla & her friend Nadia are working in WCK’s Negril Field Kitchen. Their community was heavily impacted by Hurricane Melissa, so they wanted to do everything they could to support their neighbors. They’re cooking comforting meals and making sure they reach families in need. #ChefsForJamaica
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Chef Tekla & her friend Nadia are working in WCK’s Negril Field Kitchen. Their community was heavily impacted by Hurricane Melissa, so they wanted to do everything they could to support their neighbors. They’re cooking comforting meals and making sure they reach families in need. #ChefsForJamaica
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Reem used to run an association that provided psychological & health support to women with cancer. Now, she helps people in a new way—she runs a WCK-supported community kitchen in Khan Younis. Her kitchen is one of 60+ that we support across Gaza, providing vital meals to families. #ChefsForGaza
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Reem used to run an association that provided psychological & health support to women with cancer. Now, she helps people in a new way—she runs a WCK-supported community kitchen in Khan Younis. Her kitchen is one of 60+ that we support across Gaza, providing vital meals to families. #ChefsForGaza
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U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war said Saturday that the peace plan he is pushing Kyiv to accept would only reward Moscow for its aggression.
US senators slam Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan as rewarding aggression
By ROB GILLIES HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war said Saturday that the peace plan he is pushing K…
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November 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war said Saturday that the peace plan he is pushing Kyiv to accept would only reward Moscow for its aggression.
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⚡️Update: Search and rescue operations end in Ternopil with 33 dead, 6 still missing.
Operations concluded after four days, the State Emergency Service said on Nov. 22. The death toll has risen to 33, with six people missing, including a child.
Operations concluded after four days, the State Emergency Service said on Nov. 22. The death toll has risen to 33, with six people missing, including a child.
Polish 7-year-old girl among victims of Russian strike on Ternopil, death toll rises to 33
Search and rescue operations in the western Ukrainian city continue into their fourth day, officials reported on Nov. 22.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
⚡️Update: Search and rescue operations end in Ternopil with 33 dead, 6 still missing.
Operations concluded after four days, the State Emergency Service said on Nov. 22. The death toll has risen to 33, with six people missing, including a child.
Operations concluded after four days, the State Emergency Service said on Nov. 22. The death toll has risen to 33, with six people missing, including a child.
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⚡️ European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
⚡️ European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
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"The price for keeping the dialogue (with the U.S.) cannot be the sovereignty of Ukraine, which this plan undermines altogether," Inna Sovsun, a lawmaker from the opposition Holos party, told the Kyiv Independent.
'A plan of capitulation' — US push for controversial peace plan met with backlash in Ukraine
Amid mounting pressure from the White House, Kyiv is now grappling with a U.S. 28-point peace plan that many in the country view as a "capitulation."
Ukrainian activists, lawmakers, soldiers and vete...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"The price for keeping the dialogue (with the U.S.) cannot be the sovereignty of Ukraine, which this plan undermines altogether," Inna Sovsun, a lawmaker from the opposition Holos party, told the Kyiv Independent.
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Ukraine says it holds lines in Pokrovsk, DeepState reports Russian advance past key railway; US threatening to cut intelligence, weapons to pressure Ukraine into new peace deal, Reuters reports; Rescuers recover 3 more bodies in Ternopil, including 2 children; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: Ukraine says it holds lines in Pokrovsk, DeepState reports Russian advance past key railway (6)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated (6) times today. Ukraine says it holds lines in Pokrovsk as DeepState maps Russian advance over a key ra...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ukraine says it holds lines in Pokrovsk, DeepState reports Russian advance past key railway; US threatening to cut intelligence, weapons to pressure Ukraine into new peace deal, Reuters reports; Rescuers recover 3 more bodies in Ternopil, including 2 children; and more.
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Yet every day, they walk door to door delivering hot meals and water to families who are even more isolated than they are. With five daily meal distribution stops, Dave and Dwayne bring comfort, connection, and care to neighbors rebuilding from nothing. #ChefsForJamaica (2/2)
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Yet every day, they walk door to door delivering hot meals and water to families who are even more isolated than they are. With five daily meal distribution stops, Dave and Dwayne bring comfort, connection, and care to neighbors rebuilding from nothing. #ChefsForJamaica (2/2)
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“We’re starting from zero, but this right here, this is everything.” - Dave, WCK Volunteer in Jamaica
In Westmoreland, Jamaica, Dave and his son Dwayne lost the home they built by hand to Hurricane Melissa. #ChefsForJamaica (1/2)
In Westmoreland, Jamaica, Dave and his son Dwayne lost the home they built by hand to Hurricane Melissa. #ChefsForJamaica (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“We’re starting from zero, but this right here, this is everything.” - Dave, WCK Volunteer in Jamaica
In Westmoreland, Jamaica, Dave and his son Dwayne lost the home they built by hand to Hurricane Melissa. #ChefsForJamaica (1/2)
In Westmoreland, Jamaica, Dave and his son Dwayne lost the home they built by hand to Hurricane Melissa. #ChefsForJamaica (1/2)
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In Haiti, WCK and Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti teams are working around the clock to serve meals to families affected by ongoing community violence. With fully locally run kitchens and distribution sites set up across the region, we’ve provided more than 4 million meals since May. #ChefsForHaiti
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In Haiti, WCK and Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti teams are working around the clock to serve meals to families affected by ongoing community violence. With fully locally run kitchens and distribution sites set up across the region, we’ve provided more than 4 million meals since May. #ChefsForHaiti
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Evani’s home was severely damaged during the tornado—including the loss of her refrigerator—so the delivery of hot meals meant a lot. “In times like these, what matters most is the love you give and the love you receive,” she told us. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Evani’s home was severely damaged during the tornado—including the loss of her refrigerator—so the delivery of hot meals meant a lot. “In times like these, what matters most is the love you give and the love you receive,” she told us. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
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WCK met Evani while distributing meals in her neighborhood in southern Brazil. She immediately recognized Angélica from our local #ChefsForBrazil team and greeted her with a hug. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
WCK met Evani while distributing meals in her neighborhood in southern Brazil. She immediately recognized Angélica from our local #ChefsForBrazil team and greeted her with a hug. (1/2)
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Still, the congregation gathers every Sunday for mass, holding tight to faith and community. WCK teams are delivering hot meals regularly, support Sylvie says has made a huge impact: “It brings a new meaning to community when we can eat these meals together as a congregation.” #ChefsForJamaica (2/2)
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Still, the congregation gathers every Sunday for mass, holding tight to faith and community. WCK teams are delivering hot meals regularly, support Sylvie says has made a huge impact: “It brings a new meaning to community when we can eat these meals together as a congregation.” #ChefsForJamaica (2/2)
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Sharing a meal brings people together in times of crisis.
Dorett—known as Sylvie in her neighborhood—is part of the cleanup crew at Yeshua Deliverance Mission in Bluefields, Jamaica, where the church lost its entire roof during Hurricane Melissa. (1/2)
Dorett—known as Sylvie in her neighborhood—is part of the cleanup crew at Yeshua Deliverance Mission in Bluefields, Jamaica, where the church lost its entire roof during Hurricane Melissa. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sharing a meal brings people together in times of crisis.
Dorett—known as Sylvie in her neighborhood—is part of the cleanup crew at Yeshua Deliverance Mission in Bluefields, Jamaica, where the church lost its entire roof during Hurricane Melissa. (1/2)
Dorett—known as Sylvie in her neighborhood—is part of the cleanup crew at Yeshua Deliverance Mission in Bluefields, Jamaica, where the church lost its entire roof during Hurricane Melissa. (1/2)
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After Hajjah & her grandchildren were displaced from their home, her biggest fear was that the children would go to sleep hungry. The first time she received hot meals from WCK, that fear was eased. She told us that her grandchildren’s happiness gives her strength to keep going. #ChefsForGaza
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
After Hajjah & her grandchildren were displaced from their home, her biggest fear was that the children would go to sleep hungry. The first time she received hot meals from WCK, that fear was eased. She told us that her grandchildren’s happiness gives her strength to keep going. #ChefsForGaza
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Since September, WCK has launched three emergency food responses, standing alongside families navigating overlapping disasters and long paths to recovery.
#ChefsForPhilippines (2/3)
#ChefsForPhilippines (2/3)
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Since September, WCK has launched three emergency food responses, standing alongside families navigating overlapping disasters and long paths to recovery.
#ChefsForPhilippines (2/3)
#ChefsForPhilippines (2/3)
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Communities across the Philippines have faced crisis after crisis in recent months—from a destructive earthquake in Cebu to powerful storms like Typhoon Kalmaegi and Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines (1/3)
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Communities across the Philippines have faced crisis after crisis in recent months—from a destructive earthquake in Cebu to powerful storms like Typhoon Kalmaegi and Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines (1/3)
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WCK Chef Corps member Michelle Rousseau is at our Montego Bay Field Kitchen supporting our #ChefsForJamaica response. With her expertise and knowledge of local culture, she and our partners are making sure communities hit hard by Hurricane Melissa have the comforting and familiar meals they need.
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
WCK Chef Corps member Michelle Rousseau is at our Montego Bay Field Kitchen supporting our #ChefsForJamaica response. With her expertise and knowledge of local culture, she and our partners are making sure communities hit hard by Hurricane Melissa have the comforting and familiar meals they need.
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In Sitio Dilaguidi, one of the communities hit hardest by Typhoon Uwan, WCK teams are working with local leaders to ensure families have what they need.
With support from our restaurant partners, we’re serving dishes like adobo with rice and vegetables to families.
#ChefsForPhilippines
With support from our restaurant partners, we’re serving dishes like adobo with rice and vegetables to families.
#ChefsForPhilippines
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In Sitio Dilaguidi, one of the communities hit hardest by Typhoon Uwan, WCK teams are working with local leaders to ensure families have what they need.
With support from our restaurant partners, we’re serving dishes like adobo with rice and vegetables to families.
#ChefsForPhilippines
With support from our restaurant partners, we’re serving dishes like adobo with rice and vegetables to families.
#ChefsForPhilippines
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Hunger remains one of the most painful challenges families describe to us every day.
Our teams will keep showing up for Gaza’s children with nourishing meals, day after day.
#ChefsForGaza (3/3)
Our teams will keep showing up for Gaza’s children with nourishing meals, day after day.
#ChefsForGaza (3/3)
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hunger remains one of the most painful challenges families describe to us every day.
Our teams will keep showing up for Gaza’s children with nourishing meals, day after day.
#ChefsForGaza (3/3)
Our teams will keep showing up for Gaza’s children with nourishing meals, day after day.
#ChefsForGaza (3/3)
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These meals bring a bit of warmth and help ease the burden on families.
In Gaza, children are facing some of the harshest realities of this crisis: lack of medical care, limited access to nutrition, and the loss of the safety every child deserves. #ChefsForGaza (2/3)
In Gaza, children are facing some of the harshest realities of this crisis: lack of medical care, limited access to nutrition, and the loss of the safety every child deserves. #ChefsForGaza (2/3)
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
These meals bring a bit of warmth and help ease the burden on families.
In Gaza, children are facing some of the harshest realities of this crisis: lack of medical care, limited access to nutrition, and the loss of the safety every child deserves. #ChefsForGaza (2/3)
In Gaza, children are facing some of the harshest realities of this crisis: lack of medical care, limited access to nutrition, and the loss of the safety every child deserves. #ChefsForGaza (2/3)
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Today, WCK teams in Gaza marked World Children’s Day with a special event for injured and sick children—small moments of comfort amid circumstances far greater than any child should bear. #ChefsForGaza (1/3)
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today, WCK teams in Gaza marked World Children’s Day with a special event for injured and sick children—small moments of comfort amid circumstances far greater than any child should bear. #ChefsForGaza (1/3)