WCK teams in Gaza deliver baby formula to ease the burden on families struggling to meet children’s nutritional needs with local shortages. Yusra, mother to 50-day-old Ghassan, told us her need for formula was urgent. This delivery meant her baby could be fed. #ChefsForGaza

POTATOES ARE HERE! In Damian’s Kitchen, WCK's #ChefsForGaza team cooked a long-awaited meal of potatoes with rice—prepared just like at home. The team at this kitchen cooked 86,000+ meals for families in Mawasi & Khan Younis. Tens of thousands more meals were prepared across our network of kitchens.

In Kharkiv, WCK’s #ChefsForUkraine team delivered 18 tons of flour to Hell's Kitchen, a volunteer-led bakery providing fresh bread to vulnerable families across the region. This is our second delivery to the bakery this year-- hear from WCK Regional Lead Inna about the delivery.

WCK & partner Instant Aid are providing support to Afghan communities still reeling from this month’s earthquakes. In 16 days, we've distributed 132,000+ hot meals & 240,000+ gallons of water. We're also preparing food kits to help families start cooking for themselves again. #ChefsForAfghanistan

Every day, families in the Donetsk region are forced from their homes. To ease their journey, WCK is supporting a new transit point in Oleksandrivka with meals, sandwiches, and fruit. People of all ages stop here to rest and eat before continuing their search for safety. #ChefsForUkraine

Sabah is in her 70s and sells handmade candy to provide for herself and her husband in Gaza. Her favorite treat is lollipops, because they make kids smile. She relies on the meals and bread she receives from WCK. “Every loaf reminds me that humanity has not forgotten us," she says. #ChefsForGaza

In Pakistan's southern Punjab, many communities remain submerged after recent floods. WCK teams are out by boat to reach families in need. Near Jalalpur Pirwallah, we met Shafeer and his friend walking through 4 feet of water. (1/2)

WCK and Rizq are expanding flood relief to southern Punjab, where families are displaced and food needs are acute. In Alipur and Jalalpur, we'll serve from 2 new Field Kitchens—our 3rd and 4th since the floods began—to provide nourishing meals to people forced from their homes. #ChefsForPakistan

As more Gazans are forced to leave their homes in & around Gaza City, WCK makes sure they get food & support when they arrive in the south. Alongside local organization Masar Association for Relief and Development, we're bringing fresh bread, water & food kits to traveling families. #ChefsForGaza

Since 2022, WCK's #ChefsForUkraine team has partnered with S.E.T. Catering in Kyiv to provide daily hot meals to families impacted by the war. They prepare nourishing dishes for people unable to cook on their own. To date, they've served 1.2 million+ meals to Ukrainian families. #ChefsForUkraine

When attacks halted trains across Ukraine yesterday, thousands of passengers were stranded without food or water. WCK teams mobilized in Dnipro, Kovel, and Lviv—serving hundreds of meals and bottles of water. We ensured families were met with care and dignity. #ChefsForUkraine

“One million meals is a message of life for Gaza.” WCK’s #ChefsForGaza teams are working tirelessly to reach our goal of cooking 1 million meals daily in Gaza. To reach that milestone, we are working toward building more Field Kitchens to scale meal production and support more families in need.

We know how comforting a home-cooked meal is after a disaster. That’s why WCK and Rizq are distributing food kits filled with familiar ingredients—like daal and ghee—to families in Pakistan affected by recent flooding. Each kit can support a family of 4 for at least 22 days. #ChefsForPakistan

At WCK's newest Marjaayoun Community Kitchen, operations have grown despite escalating violence. In just two weeks, the team has served thousands of meals to 3,000+ people in need. Since 2023, WCK has delivered over 14 million meals to families across Lebanon affected by conflict. #ChefsForLebanon

Before WCK and Hôpital Albert Schweitzer teams arrived in Bélanger, Haiti, Surplis did not know how he would feed himself and his 105-year-old mother. Now, he says, he counts on WCK and HAS for reliable, nourishing meals for them both. #ChefsForHaiti

WCK & Rizq teams at our kitchens in Punjab are preparing thousands of hot meals—like this stewed chicken & potatoes dish—every day for families affected by flooding. Since September 7, we've served 578,000+ meals via ingredient kits & warm plates of food to communities in need. #ChefsForPakistan

Safeya began leading WCK’s work with our Community Kitchens in Gaza after the death of her brother, Azem. Now, she wants to carry on his legacy by supporting as many people as possible. She uses her background in agricultural engineering to help Community Kitchens across Khan Yunis. #ChefsForGaza

When disaster strikes, WCK teams mobilize quickly to support communities in need. Hear from Response Director John as he shares a behind the scenes look at the first 48 hours of a WCK response. #ChefsForTheWorld

Aftershocks continue to rattle communities in Afghanistan following this month’s devastating earthquakes. WCK and Instant Aid's #ChefsForAfghanistan team has served more than 92,000 meals and provided over 166,000 gallons of water to seven communities across the Nurgal and Nangarhar regions.

Asghar is a local community leader from Kotli Bajwa, a village in Narowal, where WCK and our partner RIZQ are serving meals in the aftermath of recent flooding in Punjab. He is leading the distribution in his village, ensuring every family gets the support they need. #ChefsForPakistan

17-year-old Nagham lives at a displacement camp in Deir al-Balah. She was drawing colorful pictures when the WCK Gaza team first met her. She said drawing reminds her of life before the war. Nagham told us that receiving bread from our team helps bring back memories of home. #ChefsForGaza

In Narowal, Pakistan, Naeem and Haaji opened the doors of their event hall to become a WCK+Rizq Relief Kitchen. Though it’s the first time the space has been used this way, their experience in food and hospitality quickly translated into supporting families impacted by the floods. #ChefsForPakistan

Every week, WCK delivers fresh ingredients to this shelter in Zaporizhzhia for Ukrainians that had to flee their homes. The talented chefs at this shelter use the ingredients to prepare traditional meals that bring comfort to families living under unimaginable circumstances. #ChefsForUkraine

Families in this displacement camp in Deir al-Balah rely on WCK bread deliveries. This bread isn't just food—it’s a reminder they're not alone. WCK distributes 180,000+ loaves of bread daily across Gaza & we’re working to increase production to support more Palestinians in need. #ChefsForGaza

Whether by donkey cart, boat, bike, or on foot, WCK will be there. Flooding in Punjab has isolated many communities—roads are damaged or still submerged. WCK and RIZQ teams are using whatever means available to reach communities in need with hot meals, food kits, and water. #ChefsForPakistan

Kabuli pulao, Afghanistan’s national dish, has become a staple in our #ChefsForAfghanistan response after recent devastating earthquakes. Its hearty mix of rice, meat, and spices is providing comfort and strength to families as they begin to recover.

WCK #ChefsForGaza teams is serving Al-Hilal Hospital, distributing shelf-stable food kits and fresh bread for children, their families, and medical staff. The kits include jam, tuna, sardines, and more. As Gazans face food shortages, our teams are working to serve the families most in need.

Fahad is at the WCK and RIZQ kitchen in Narowal, 1 of 2 kitchens we’ve established in Punjab to support families affected by flooding. Our teams prepare thousands of hot meals like comforting rice with chicken & veggies that we then distribute by boat, truck & even donkey carts. #ChefsForPakistan

For families evacuating Gaza City, WCK is providing fresh bread for a difficult road ahead. With ACTED & the Kutuf Al Kheir Health and Community Association, we're making sure bread from Jacob's Bakery can be served safely to meet immediate needs & show families that they're not alone. #ChefsForGaza

“We never know where the next strike will be. But we know one thing: we will be ready—always, in every region. In the darkest times, we bring the warmth of food, care, and humanity.” — Anton, WCK Ukraine's Emergency Supervisor ⬇️

WCK serves 180,000+ loaves of bread each day to displacement camps & hospitals across Gaza. We also bring deliveries to a school sheltering families who lost their homes in northern Gaza over a year ago. The need grows daily & we’re working to support as many Palestinians as possible. #ChefsForGaza

How does WCK know when communities are on the path to recovery? Fiona, WCK’s vice president of response administration, shares why building relationships in the field is essential to recognizing the signs of restoration after disasters. #ChefsForTheWorld

The aroma of spices fills the kitchen in Pakistan where WCK chefs are cooking dishes like channa chawal—chickpeas simmered with rice & spices. The team is serving 1,500 plates daily to families impacted by floods. Partnering with local chefs ensures meals are nourishing & familiar. #ChefsForPakistan

Olena lives in Shostakove, a small Ukrainian village, with her husband & their daughter. WCK delivered laying hens to families in this community, bringing both relief & joy to Olena’s family. The eggs mean more than food security—they’re at the heart of comforting everyday meals. #ChefsForUkraine

What the WCK ground team is achieving in Gaza is valuable and vital—it's also simply not enough. In this Mawasi seaside camp for displaced Palestinians, our team has had to work with the community to divide people in half, with each group getting a meal only every other day. (1/2)

WCK’s team met Asim while serving meals in Kakkeke Mor. Like thousands of families in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Asim, his wife, and child are reeling after floods. With their kitchen gone, the meals we're providing are a vital source of nourishment as they begin recovery. #ChefsForPakistan

Over the weekend, WCK and Instant Aid teams in Afghanistan served 18,000 meals to residents of villages affected by recent earthquakes. Since September 2, WCK and Instant Aid have also served over 36,000 gallons of fresh water for families who have lost access. #ChefsForAfghanistan

Despite the rains in Pakistan’s flood-hit Punjab province, WCK & Rizq are reaching families in need. In Khanke Morr, we worked with locals to set up a distribution site next to the community mosque, providing safe access to nourishing plates of lentils and chickpeas. #ChefsForPakistan

In Afghanistan, earthquakes hit the Khas Kunar and Nurgal districts hard. We don't let the damage stop us from getting meals to families. In partnership with Instant Aid, WCK teams crossed a flood to serve meals to communities and patients at a local hospital. #ChefsForAfghanistan

WCK’s Fahad is checking in from Narowal in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where we are distributing hot meals to families impacted by historic monsoon flooding. Entire communities have been displaced & we are working to scale our efforts to support as many people in need as possible. #ChefsForPakistan

“Every truck of food needs another truck of fuel.” In order to reach our goal of 1 million meals daily in Gaza, WCK teams need a steady flow of supplies—including fuel. Our stoves run on eco pellets, and each pot that prepares 185 meals needs at least 55 pounds of pellets. #ChefsForGaza

🚨 Overnight, Ukraine endured its largest air assault since the war began: Russia launched more than 800 drones and 13 missiles, destroying homes, schools, and vital infrastructure. #ChefsForUkraine (1/2)

🍅💙 6-year-old Sofiia just began first grade in the village of Blyshchanivka, Ukraine. When she’s not in school, she loves helping in her family’s garden— here, she’s harvesting tomatoes her family grew with seeds from WCK’s spring seed kits. #ChefsForUkraine

Natalia lives in Kamyane, a farming village that used to be home to 30 families before the war but now has just nine residents. WCK teams delivered chickens and feed to this community to help restore a sense of normalcy, stability, and hope. #ChefsForUkraine

In partnership with local organizations, WCK teams in Gaza distributed protein bars & snacks to hundreds of children in Deir al-Balah & Khan Younis. These deliveries help provide vital nourishment to kids while our teams work to scale meal production to meet the urgent need. #ChefsForGaza

Families can’t heal without food. That’s why WCK is supporting local partner Instant Aid to serve meals to communities and hospital patients after the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan. Instant Aid teams distributed meals to Nangarhar Regional Hospital and the Nurgal area. #ChefsForAfghanistan

WCK's team in Gaza has been working to serve as many families as we can in Gaza in the face of ongoing supply shortages. With bread, stoves, and lots of hope, Response Director Wadhah tells the story of the team's resilience and adaptability as they cook for their community. #ChefsForGaza

"I can’t call it anything other than fate. I love people. It feels like this position and WCK combine my love for people, my passion for food, and my professional experience perfectly.” — Yuliia, WCK Ukraine's Culinary Lead Learn more about Yuliia and #ChefsForUkraine: https://bit.ly/487eA2e

"A bowl of soup can warm someone after [strikes]. A hot lunch can give the strength to evacuate. A shared dinner can bring back a sense of normal life.” — Serhii, WCK Ukraine ⬇️

Mirana first met WCK while picking up meals in Verrettes, Haiti. In her neighborhood, violence and instability left many families without reliable access to food. Today, she is part of our team, drawing on her experience as a market vendor to help source local ingredients. #ChefsForHaiti