During our #ChefsForFeds response, Simone, a WCK volunteer and federal worker herself, began delivering meals with WCK, serving thousands of employees who were still on the job during the shutdown. Read more about Simone and her work with WCK from @washingtonpost.com
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November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
During our #ChefsForFeds response, Simone, a WCK volunteer and federal worker herself, began delivering meals with WCK, serving thousands of employees who were still on the job during the shutdown. Read more about Simone and her work with WCK from @washingtonpost.com
https://wapo.st/48a2fZO
https://wapo.st/48a2fZO
During the government shutdown, federal childcare workers also worked without paychecks. WCK's Simone dropped by military childcare centers to deliver hot meals from local restaurants. These meals were made with love for the essential workers who care for local kids every day. #ChefsForFeds
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
During the government shutdown, federal childcare workers also worked without paychecks. WCK's Simone dropped by military childcare centers to deliver hot meals from local restaurants. These meals were made with love for the essential workers who care for local kids every day. #ChefsForFeds
"I had co-workers who came last week and they were talking about how delicious the food was and I have to say, I'm impressed and I'm thankful." — Denise, WCK recipient
Denise and Bonnie—both impacted by the shutdown—grabbed lunch at one of WCK's #ChefsForFeds free meal sites in Washington, D.C.
Denise and Bonnie—both impacted by the shutdown—grabbed lunch at one of WCK's #ChefsForFeds free meal sites in Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"I had co-workers who came last week and they were talking about how delicious the food was and I have to say, I'm impressed and I'm thankful." — Denise, WCK recipient
Denise and Bonnie—both impacted by the shutdown—grabbed lunch at one of WCK's #ChefsForFeds free meal sites in Washington, D.C.
Denise and Bonnie—both impacted by the shutdown—grabbed lunch at one of WCK's #ChefsForFeds free meal sites in Washington, D.C.
"If they're going to go without paychecks, the least we can do is make sure they don't go without food." -Greg, Team Member at Taco Bamba
Our partners at Taco Bamba are preparing delicious taco boxes for federal workers & families impacted by the government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
Our partners at Taco Bamba are preparing delicious taco boxes for federal workers & families impacted by the government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
"If they're going to go without paychecks, the least we can do is make sure they don't go without food." -Greg, Team Member at Taco Bamba
Our partners at Taco Bamba are preparing delicious taco boxes for federal workers & families impacted by the government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
Our partners at Taco Bamba are preparing delicious taco boxes for federal workers & families impacted by the government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
WCK is supporting essential airport workers who keep travelers moving every day.
At JFK, our #ChefsForFeds team delivered hundreds of meals prepared by Chef Corps–owned restaurant FIELDTRIP. Across JFK, DCA, IAD & BWI airports, we’ve served nearly 9,000 meals to staff with no pay.
At JFK, our #ChefsForFeds team delivered hundreds of meals prepared by Chef Corps–owned restaurant FIELDTRIP. Across JFK, DCA, IAD & BWI airports, we’ve served nearly 9,000 meals to staff with no pay.
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
WCK is supporting essential airport workers who keep travelers moving every day.
At JFK, our #ChefsForFeds team delivered hundreds of meals prepared by Chef Corps–owned restaurant FIELDTRIP. Across JFK, DCA, IAD & BWI airports, we’ve served nearly 9,000 meals to staff with no pay.
At JFK, our #ChefsForFeds team delivered hundreds of meals prepared by Chef Corps–owned restaurant FIELDTRIP. Across JFK, DCA, IAD & BWI airports, we’ve served nearly 9,000 meals to staff with no pay.
Debby and her team at 2fifty Texas BBQ embody WCK’s spirit of community. The moment we asked if they’d cook for federal employees and their families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown, they didn’t hesitate to say yes. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Debby and her team at 2fifty Texas BBQ embody WCK’s spirit of community. The moment we asked if they’d cook for federal employees and their families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown, they didn’t hesitate to say yes. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
Knowing many of their neighbors have been furloughed or are working without pay, they’re stepping up to help ease the burden—one delicious meal at a time. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Knowing many of their neighbors have been furloughed or are working without pay, they’re stepping up to help ease the burden—one delicious meal at a time. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
WCK Chef Corps Member Matt Adler has been working hard behind the scenes of our #ChefsForFeds response, making sure D.C.-area families impacted by the federal shutdown have access to nourishing meals. His roots in the D.C. restaurant community are central to our efforts.
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
WCK Chef Corps Member Matt Adler has been working hard behind the scenes of our #ChefsForFeds response, making sure D.C.-area families impacted by the federal shutdown have access to nourishing meals. His roots in the D.C. restaurant community are central to our efforts.
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
Carlyn, Ethan, and Kevin are U.S. Navy employees impacted by the government shutdown. They received meals from WCK’s #ChefsForFeds team in Washington, D.C.
"This is a morale support boost more than anything, just to know that some people appreciate that we are still here working," said Kevin.
"This is a morale support boost more than anything, just to know that some people appreciate that we are still here working," said Kevin.
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Carlyn, Ethan, and Kevin are U.S. Navy employees impacted by the government shutdown. They received meals from WCK’s #ChefsForFeds team in Washington, D.C.
"This is a morale support boost more than anything, just to know that some people appreciate that we are still here working," said Kevin.
"This is a morale support boost more than anything, just to know that some people appreciate that we are still here working," said Kevin.
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds
WCK’s #ChefsForFeds team is back in Washington, D.C., serving free hot meals for federal workers and their families this week. We’re set up at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza and Washington Canal Park, serving around 6,000 meals daily to people impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
WCK’s #ChefsForFeds team is back in Washington, D.C., serving free hot meals for federal workers and their families this week. We’re set up at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza and Washington Canal Park, serving around 6,000 meals daily to people impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
WCK has been partnering with RASA since we first served families together during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chef Corps member Rahul immediately answered the call to cook with us again to support federal employees and their families that are impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
WCK has been partnering with RASA since we first served families together during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chef Corps member Rahul immediately answered the call to cook with us again to support federal employees and their families that are impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. #ChefsForFeds
Meal locations are updated daily here: wck.org/news/distro-sites-govt-shutdown #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
November 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Meal locations are updated daily here: wck.org/news/distro-sites-govt-shutdown #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
WCK Chef Corps member Chef Markos from Bread & Water Company is at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza where we're serving hot meals to federal employees. His team is also providing meals at our other distribution site at Canal Park in Navy Yard and to staff at Reagan National Airport. #ChefsForFeds
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
WCK Chef Corps member Chef Markos from Bread & Water Company is at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza where we're serving hot meals to federal employees. His team is also providing meals at our other distribution site at Canal Park in Navy Yard and to staff at Reagan National Airport. #ChefsForFeds
WCK is serving warm, comforting meals to federal employees and their families at Washington Canal Park in southeast D.C.—one of two #ChefsForFeds meal sites in the city serving lunch until 2 p.m.
#ChefsForFeds (1/2)
#ChefsForFeds (1/2)
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
WCK is serving warm, comforting meals to federal employees and their families at Washington Canal Park in southeast D.C.—one of two #ChefsForFeds meal sites in the city serving lunch until 2 p.m.
#ChefsForFeds (1/2)
#ChefsForFeds (1/2)
Who says it’s just about the meals? Allison and Katie met while they volunteered with WCK’s #ChefsForFeds teams, serving thousands of their neighbors impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
If you want to volunteer with WCK, visit visit the link below to register. https://wck.volunteerhub.com
If you want to volunteer with WCK, visit visit the link below to register. https://wck.volunteerhub.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Who says it’s just about the meals? Allison and Katie met while they volunteered with WCK’s #ChefsForFeds teams, serving thousands of their neighbors impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
If you want to volunteer with WCK, visit visit the link below to register. https://wck.volunteerhub.com
If you want to volunteer with WCK, visit visit the link below to register. https://wck.volunteerhub.com
We’re partnering with local restaurants including Maketto, Ekiben, and Mandu to serve delicious meals made with care and community spirit.
📍If you’re a federal worker impacted by the shutdown, come by for a meal—we’re here for you. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
📍If you’re a federal worker impacted by the shutdown, come by for a meal—we’re here for you. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’re partnering with local restaurants including Maketto, Ekiben, and Mandu to serve delicious meals made with care and community spirit.
📍If you’re a federal worker impacted by the shutdown, come by for a meal—we’re here for you. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
📍If you’re a federal worker impacted by the shutdown, come by for a meal—we’re here for you. #ChefsForFeds (2/2)
At Washington National Airport, WCK and partner Bread & Water Company delivered meals to staff working without pay during the government shutdown. Employees are working every day despite the financial strain of missing paychecks—so we’re showing up for them with meals made with care. #ChefsForFeds
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
At Washington National Airport, WCK and partner Bread & Water Company delivered meals to staff working without pay during the government shutdown. Employees are working every day despite the financial strain of missing paychecks—so we’re showing up for them with meals made with care. #ChefsForFeds
WCK’s Marco is checking in D.C., where our #ChefsForFeds teams opened a second distribution site at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza. As the government shutdown continues, many federal employees are missing paychecks. Our teams are here to support them with meals prepared by local restaurants. #ChefsForFeds
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
WCK’s Marco is checking in D.C., where our #ChefsForFeds teams opened a second distribution site at U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza. As the government shutdown continues, many federal employees are missing paychecks. Our teams are here to support them with meals prepared by local restaurants. #ChefsForFeds
Day 2 of #ChefsForFeds!
WCK’s Devon & Zoe are in Washington, D.C., serving lunch to federal employees & their families alongside our Chef Corps partners. Teams from local restaurants like RASA are bringing their energy & delicious food to support families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
WCK’s Devon & Zoe are in Washington, D.C., serving lunch to federal employees & their families alongside our Chef Corps partners. Teams from local restaurants like RASA are bringing their energy & delicious food to support families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Day 2 of #ChefsForFeds!
WCK’s Devon & Zoe are in Washington, D.C., serving lunch to federal employees & their families alongside our Chef Corps partners. Teams from local restaurants like RASA are bringing their energy & delicious food to support families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
WCK’s Devon & Zoe are in Washington, D.C., serving lunch to federal employees & their families alongside our Chef Corps partners. Teams from local restaurants like RASA are bringing their energy & delicious food to support families impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
WCK partners including Lebanese Taverna and Colada Shop are hard at work this morning preparing Mediterranean and Cuban favorites for federal workers and their families in Washington, D.C. 🍽️
Our teams will be back at Washington Canal Park from 11am to 2pm serving free meals. #ChefsForFeds
Our teams will be back at Washington Canal Park from 11am to 2pm serving free meals. #ChefsForFeds
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
WCK partners including Lebanese Taverna and Colada Shop are hard at work this morning preparing Mediterranean and Cuban favorites for federal workers and their families in Washington, D.C. 🍽️
Our teams will be back at Washington Canal Park from 11am to 2pm serving free meals. #ChefsForFeds
Our teams will be back at Washington Canal Park from 11am to 2pm serving free meals. #ChefsForFeds