In Madagascar, rice, or vary in Malagasy, plays a crucial role in local cultural stories & practices.
When Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar last month, consistent access to food was interrupted. Now, WCK partners are cooking thousands of meals—complete with rice—every day. #ChefsForMadagascar
Many people in northern Israel have been living in shelters for the last several days as attacks in the region escalate. WCK teams are providing hot meals to these families who can’t evacuate safely, ensuring they still have access to fresh, nourishing food. #ChefsForMidEast
Over the weekend, Ukraine faced another wave of large-scale missile and drone attacks targeting residential areas and transport infrastructure across multiple regions. WCK responded simultaneously across several cities—serving meals to residents, rail passengers & first responders. #ChefsForUkraine
Checking in from Lebanon with WCK's Ramy.
Evacuation orders are forcing people in central Beirut to sleep on the streets. Over the weekend, we distributed food alongside social workers delivering basic essentials to families in need.
The situation is moving fast. So are we. #ChefsForMidEast
Despite receiving treatment for a head injury that affects his movement and comprehension, he always has a smile on his face and still loves to laugh. His mother told us that food is an essential part of his recovery because it strengthens both his body and spirit. #ChefsForGaza
WCK teams met 4-year-old Ameer while delivering #Ramadan kits at the Hamad Prosthetics Hospital in northern Gaza. (1/2)
WCK Chef Corps Member Aline Kamakian spoke with BBC News about her role in our response to the increasing conflict in Lebanon, the day-to-day changes, and the immense need in the community.
Watch more: world-central-kitchen.visitlink.me/YgDCgr #ChefsForMidEast
Women are leading WCK's Ukraine efforts—one of the largest humanitarian food responses in the world. From coordinating emergency responses after attacks to managing logistics, partnerships & field operations, they are making sure nourishing meals reach communities in need. #ChefsForUkraine
WCK is working with local restaurants in Madagascar to support communities after Tropical Cyclone Gezani. By supplying them with kitchen equipment & supporting them in scaling up meal production, these restaurants can help families in need while also rebuilding their businesses. #ChefsForMadagascar
In northern Gaza, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society is providing spaces for kids to just be kids & have fun. WCK teams are working alongside medical staff to provide support, distributing food kits to children & their families to ensure they also have access to nourishing food. #ChefsForGaza
As more families in Lebanon are displaced by escalating conflict, WCK is standing with them every step of the way. We've distributed tens of thousands of meals to families in Beirut, Soutu, and Bekaa forced families to leave their homes in search of safety. #ChefsForMidEast
An overnight missile & drone attack disrupted rail service across Ukraine. WCK teams responded simultaneously across several cities to reach passengers stranded by delays. In Kyiv, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipro & Shepetivka, we delivered hundreds of meals to passengers on 11 trains. #ChefsForUkraine
WCK’s response in Madagascar after Tropical Cyclone Gezani is going beyond serving hot meals. To support our local restaurant partners like Ocean 501 in Salazamay, we’re providing kitchen equipment to help them scale up their cooking & reach more families in need with hot meals. #ChefsForMadagascar
Join WCK's Abdullah in Gaza as he delivers meals to people in need.
From the kitchen to the camps, follow along as our team delivers meals to displaced families and navigates rugged roads to make sure no one is left without food, or without hope.
#ChefsForGaza
Together with residents, we served bowls of fried fish, rice, and cabbage with fresh fruit and water—a first step toward stability and recovery. #ChefsForMadagascar (2/2)
No place is too remote for a hot meal. 🍲
Tropical Cyclone Gezani left the village of Ampagarinantelo—separated from Toamasina by the Ivoloina River—completely isolated. To reach the community, WCK set up a mobile distribution site accessible by small boat. (1/2)
WCK is serving hot meals in Shlomi, a town in northern Israel that is under threat of attack as conflict escalates. Luba (left) & Boris have both lived here for years & were grateful for the stability & comfort the hot meals bring. #ChefsForMidEast
When a massive blizzard left Cape Cod buried in snow, WCK Chef Corps member and Family Table Collaborative co-founder Jeni Wheeler reached out for support. Together, we served over 10,000 meals to families impacted by power outages along the Cape. Here's how we did it: wck.org/news/ftc-cap... ⬇️
WCK's Ramy checks in from a school shelter in Byblos, Lebanon, where our team delivered meals to displaced families. People are still in shock, having fled their homes with little notice. Our local team is making sure they have warm food.
#ChefsForMidEast
For families in Gaza, finding supplies for iftar & suhoor this #Ramadan is a daily struggle.
WCK delivered a Ramadan kit to Tamer & his family with enough food for 70 meals. These kits ensure families can observe Ramadan with dignity & without worrying where their next meal comes from. #ChefsForGaza
🇱🇧 Update from Lebanon
After an intense night of airstrikes, WCK's cooks were back at work—preparing thousands of warm meals for families who have been forced to flee their homes.
#ChefsForMidEast
Mbolatiana is on the ground connecting with residents in the hardest-hit areas to understand what they need most. Working alongside local restaurant partners, WCK teams are delivering hot meals to isolated communities as families begin to recover. Read more: bit.ly/4rhXS6u #ChefsForMadagascar (2/2)
“Everyone should help each other. It’s together that we will rebuild Toamasina.” – Mbolatiana, WCK Team Member
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, some communities were left completely cut off. (1/2)
Families in Beirut are evacuating—and WCK is there.
Chef Corps member Aline captured this scene firsthand: mountain roads filled with people fleeing a suburb of Lebanon's capital, with many expected to sleep in their cars tonight. Our team is reaching people in need with warm meals. #ChefsForMidEast
