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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 15h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

Through every phase, we've remained unwavering in our mission: to feed communities in need, no matter the challenges. More on how our team has shown up every day for two years: wck.org/news/gaza-update-10-7 #ChefsForGaza (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 1d

WCK has been on the ground in the Middle East for two years, cooking and caring for families caught in a devastating humanitarian crisis. Today, WCK’s operation is the largest single daily source of meals in Gaza from humanitarian organizations—more than half of all meals distributed. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

WCK’s Mae and Verónica are checking in from Cebu Airport, where our team is loading a plane bound for Bantayan Island—one of the areas hardest hit by the recent earthquake. With the destruction making roads impassable, air transport is the best way to reach isolated communities. #ChefsForPhilippines

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

For the 1st time in months, WCK distributed fresh fruit in Gaza!🍎🍊🍌
With local partners, we delivered thousands of apples, oranges & bananas to hospitals, schools & communities in need. The fruits bring both a moment of joy & key nutrients, especially for children facing malnutrition. #ChefsForGaza

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

WCK’s Ale is in Cebu City in the Philippines, where our teams are loading up vans full of supplies for communities impacted by last week’s devastating earthquake. The caravan is bringing seven tons of food and water several hours north to Bogo. #ChefsForPhilippines

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

WCK and Instant Aid teams in Afghanistan are serving meals to families who have been displaced by earthquake damage. As they move back home, we're there to support their journey. To date, we've served over 1 million meals and counting to families like these. #ChefsForAfghanistan

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

Mohamed lives in an Ibiza community that was heavily impacted by this week’s flooding. WCK provided paella, sandwiches & water for families & first responders. When people like Mohamed need us, we show up—whether it's for months or just a few days to bridge the gap to returning home. #ChefsForSpain

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

WCK's #ChefsForGaza kitchens have been building, cooking, and serving their communities in great need. Our team uses large-scale field kitchens and local, small-scale community kitchens, now combining for 440,000+ meals every day. This is the Abou Baseer community kitchen in Deir Al Balah.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

The job's not done. There is still urgent need in the south, and the team is working to fuel the rebuild ahead. #ChefsForPakistan (2/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 3d

In just 29 days, WCK and Rizq served more than 2.6 million meals to families impacted by historic flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab province. (1/2)

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 4d

WCK’s #ChefsForGaza team was able to safely make deliveries to eight hospitals in Gaza City this week. Each delivery, which included items like shelf-stable proteins and nutrient-dense food, provides one month’s worth of support for patients and medical staff.

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 4d

For me, it’s always that bigger picture: Have we worked with the community to see what else they need?
— Sam, WCK Response Director

Sam spoke with @grist.org about our response to floods in Hunt, Texas. More: https://grist.org/labor/the-people-behind-americas-disaster-recovery/ #ChefsForTheWorld