World Central Kitchen:

Type of Opportunity: Award 
Grant Information: 
Food is essential to life every single day, all over the world—and it is more important than ever in a crisis. Not only is a thoughtful, but freshly prepared meal also one less thing someone has to worry about in the wake of a disaster, it is a reminder that you are not alone, someone is thinking about you, and someone cares. Food has the power to be the nourishment and hope we need to pick ourselves back up in the darkest times. 

In 2010, Chef José Andrés, ready to use his culinary knowledge and talent to help, headed to Haiti following a devastating earthquake. Cooking alongside displaced
families in a camp, he was guided on the proper way to cook black beans the way Haitians like to eat them: mashed and sieved into a creamy sauce. It wasn’t just about feeding people in need—it was about listening, learning, and cooking side by side with the people impacted by the crisis. This is the real meaning of comfort food, and it’s the core value that José, along with his wife Patricia, used at the center of founding World Central Kitchen. 

Mission, Vision, and Values
WCK's work is guided by our belief that food is a universal human right. Both in the communities we serve and in our daily workspace, we uphold and rely on our values to direct us toward fulfilling our shared purpose. World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions of nourishing meals around the world. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need efficiently and with dignity. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively.

To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.

Mission:  WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Vision: The WCK Way:  WCK has learned a lot about our potential over the years.
We’ve seen our model work in a myriad of disasters and crises and we have quickly become a leading organization in food relief. We have accomplished this by
wholeheartedly embracing what makes us unique - this is what we call “the WCK Way”.
Values:  At WCK, we operate as Many Kitchens, One Table. World Central Kitchen is a global tapestry of people united by our shared goal of nourishing lives. Our values guide how we show up in our work, from how we collaborate within and across our teams, to how we partner with local food providers, and how we serve communities around the world. As you explore our values, you'll see the core beliefs that guide our work and the principles that unite us as a team.
 
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted as required during & immediately after catastrophic events. 

Eligible Organizations
 For-Profit Organizations
 Governmental Instrumentalities
 Individuals or Students
 International Organizations
 Minority Owned Businesses
 Non-Profits (with an IRS designation)
 Religious Organizations
 Schools, Colleges, Universities
 Small Businesses

Grant Contact Information
Contact Name:
Website: https://wck.org
Phone: 1 (202) 844-6330
Email: hello@wck.org
Funder Contact Information: World Central Kitchen
PO Box 96538
Washington, DC 20090-6538 US
202-844-6330
Office address:
200 Massachusetts Ave NW,
7th Floor
Washington, DC, 20001
Phone: 1 (202) 844-6330
Email: hello@wck.org