DC Central Kitchen
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combating hunger - creating opportunity
https://dccentralkitchen.org/
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DC Central Kitchen
Craig Newmark
22 days ago
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
is facing DCâs growing food security challenges head-on. This piece from Mother Jones shows how hunger is affecting government workers and front-line hunger relief programs alike, with insight from the folks at DC Central Kitchen.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banksâjust as SNAP is set to expire
"There's absolutely more need, but less food. It's bad."
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/the-shutdown-is-pushing-federal-workers-to-food-banks-just-as-snap-is-set-to-expire/
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Deb
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@kevinleecaster.bsky.social
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
is sharing what itâs learned about bring affordable fruits and veg to DC corner stores for 14 years, They just published a guide to bring their program to your city to close the grocery gap:
dccentralkitchen.org/wp-content/u...
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https://dccentralkitchen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Building.HC_.10.8.pdf
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The challenges facing DC right now are complex. But our charge is clear: provide more food and more jobs, right now. Your support puts good food in our neighborsâ homes and prepares DC residents for stable careers. Youâre fueling what works.
dccentralkitchen.org/donate/
about 1 month ago
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DC Central Kitchen is in the business of nourishing people who need food and training people who need jobs. Thatâs just what our city needs right now! Today, all donations are being matched 100%!
dccentralkitchen.org/donate
#hungerfighters
about 2 months ago
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All federal workers and contractors impacted by the shutdown are invited to visit any DC Central Kitchen Cafe location for a 50% discount on any order up to $25. We would be glad to welcome you!
about 2 months ago
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Craig Newmark
about 2 months ago
During the worst of COVID,
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
and DC Food Project teamed up to fight childhood hunger in DC. The partnership has grown to include dozens of school-based food pantries and provide nearly 5 million meals! Learn more:
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/23/5...
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5 Years of Partnership, On Track for 5 Million Meals, with DC Food Project - DC Central Kitchen
The connection and collaboration of DCFP and DCCK exemplifies the power of doing more together.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/23/5-years-of-partnership-on-track-for-5-million-meals-with-dc-food-project/
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DC Food Project is on track to provide its 5 millionth meal (!) this school year. The connection and collaboration of DCFP and DC Central Kitchen exemplifies the power of doing more together. Learn more about our 5-year partnership with this nonprofit on our blog
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/23/5...
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5 Years of Partnership, On Track for 5 Million Meals, with DC Food Project - DC Central Kitchen
The connection and collaboration of DCFP and DCCK exemplifies the power of doing more together.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/23/5-years-of-partnership-on-track-for-5-million-meals-with-dc-food-project/
about 2 months ago
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Get your tickets now for Capital Food Fight 2025!
#CFF2025
capitalfoodfight.org
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2 months ago
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Craig Newmark
2 months ago
@dcck.bsky.social
works with corner stores to bring healthy food where itâs needed most in DC. They just pulled off their most ambitious corner store project, installing a full-scale produce department at a store in a section of the city with just one supermarket
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/15/h...
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Healthy Cornersâ Largest Store Transformation in its 14-Year History - DC Central Kitchen
Stanton Supermarket in Ward 8 has a brand new, full-scale produce department
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/09/15/healthy-corners-largest-store-transformation-in-its-14-year-history/
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Thanks to Tyson Foods, CoBank, Instacart, Lineage Foundation For Good, Wegmans, Elevance Health, DoorDash, Keany Produce & Gourmet, Meat & Livestock Australia, and all our Capital Food Fight sponsors for supporting our work against hunger & poverty! Join the fight! capitalfoodfight.org/sponsors/
4 months ago
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Our Culinary students, interns & staff were thrilled to welcome Chef Marcus Samuelsson to the Klein Center for Jobs & Justice today as he joined Chef Spike Mendelsohn in the media studio for their
#IntheWeeds
podcast interview. We can't wait to tune in!
#hungerfighters
4 months ago
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Craig Newmark
4 months ago
Need a little inspiration?
@dcck.bsky.social
recently celebrated the graduation of 3 Culinary Job Training classes at once. Watch how the last 14 weeks has prepared them for their new careers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGTK...
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DCCK Culinary Job Training Graduation - Classes 172, 173, and 174
YouTube video by DC Central Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGTK6TRvNm4
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DC Central Kitchen's Capital Food Fight returns to The Anthem November 6! Weâre thrilled to announce Tyson Foods as this year's presenting sponsor!
#CFF2025
4 months ago
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DC Central Kitchen
Craig Newmark
5 months ago
Since 2022
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
has teamed with DCâs Department of Aging and Community Living and DoorDash to bring healthy, nutritious, scratch-cooked meals directly to food insecure seniors and veterans. Learn how this partnership is feeding more vets:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFGu...
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DCCK Partners with DoorDash
YouTube video by DC Central Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFGuTBgEGWM
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Craig Newmark
5 months ago
The first half of 2025 brought uncertainty to DC, but the results of
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
are perfectly clear. More home-delivered meals for DC veterans, more locally sourced meals for students, more job training opportunities, and no days off....
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/07/02/2...
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2025: Itâs not done yet, but neither are we - DC Central Kitchen
Thanks to you, DC Central Kitchen is taking on some of DCâs biggest challenges today while crafting the programs that will meet the evolving economic and nutritional needs of our region in the future.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/07/02/2025-its-not-done-yet-but-neither-are-we/
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Craig Newmark
5 months ago
@dcck.bsky.social
is providing alternatives for DC youthâand people like Terrence are proof of whatâs possible. Learn how this DCCK Culinary Job Training grad overcame a life-threatening shooting to complete the program, launch a career + become a force for good
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/06/02/a...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Terrence - DC Central Kitchen
âI'm definitely glad I stuck it out. I ended up getting a job, I definitely turned my life around."
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/06/02/alumni-spotlight-meet-terrence/
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Craig Newmark
5 months ago
In addition to providing fresh fruits and vegetables to schools, corner stores, and partner nonprofits, âȘ@dccentralkitchen.bsky.socialâŹÂ also supports local farmers in all seasons! Learn more about these win-win partnerships and join DCCK's Produce Push! Â
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsgs...
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Meet our local farm partners!
YouTube video by DC Central Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsgs4h8pPTc
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DC Central Kitchen
Craig Newmark
6 months ago
Letâs help the folks at DC Central Kitchen bring fresh produce to 30,000 people in need while helping out small farmers at the same time. Starting today, all donations to their Produce Push campaign will be doubled, up to $100,000!
dccentralkitchen.org/2025/05/22/j...
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Join our Produce Push! - DC Central Kitchen
In the times when our community needs DC Central Kitchen the most, we tell ourselves two simple words: keep pushing.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/2025/05/22/join-our-produce-push/
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Craig Newmark
7 months ago
Fresh off serving 100,000 home-delivered meals to DC seniors, DC Central Kitchen announced a new home-delivery program for food insecure veterans in our nationâs capital today. Watch the story from ABC7:
wjla.com/news/local/d...
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DC Central Kitchen, DoorDash expand meal delivery to support 30 veterans weekly
Starting this week, 30 veterans living in Washington, D.C., will receive seven freshly prepared meals each week through Project DASH.
https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-central-kitchen-doordash-veteran-meal-delivery-program-10000-meals-washington-seniors-project-dash-food-insecurity-ward-7-desert-gap-access-healthy-groceries-hungry-income-afford-economy-health
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The Hill is Home
7 months ago
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Looking for a place to donate? Just want to cheer on some great folks? Then send your congrats to the newest graduates at
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
thehillishome.com/2025/04/cong...
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Congratulations to the Latest Graduating Class at DC Central Kitchen | The Hill is Home
In case youâre not familiar, the DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an incredible local non-profit that not just helps feed underserved communities and prevent food waste, but they also train young people a...
https://thehillishome.com/2025/04/congratulations-to-the-latest-graduating-class-at-dc-central-kitchen/
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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
7 months ago
âLifeâs most persistent and urgent question is, âWhat are you doing for others?â" â Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Team OAG celebrated April as National Volunteer Month with shifts at the amazing DC Central Kitchen (
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
). Thank you for having us and for all you do for DC!
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DC Central Kitchen
Craig Newmark
7 months ago
The
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
Culinary Job Training program graduations are some of the best days of the year.
@wtopnews.bsky.social
captured the power of the 14 week program and its value to both graduates and the community.
wtop.com/dc/2025/04/l...
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How DC Central Kitchen is helping to reduce recidivism - WTOP News
Nineteen students from DC Central Kitchenâs culinary job training Class 171 became the newest graduates of the 14-week program that has a 91% job placement rate.
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/04/lower-3rds-for-dc-central-kitchen-2/
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Craig Newmark
8 months ago
19 years ago, Chef Justin graduated from theÂ
@dccentralkitchen.bsky.social
Culinary Job Training program. Today, heâs paying that opportunity forward teaching knife skills and life skills to others. See his journey in this powerful new video:Â
www.youtube.com/watch?v=imS9...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Justin
YouTube video by DC Central Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imS9qRpxAyc
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3.9 million meals provided throughout DC. 131 individuals trained via our Culinary Job Training program with an 91% job placement rate. 30 schools serving our healthy, scratch cooked meals! 35 years of serving our city. Read our 2024 Annual Report to see the results.
dccentralkitchen.org/impact24/
8 months ago
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Thanks to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for investing in the multi-year growth of our healthy food access programs for kids, seniors, and corner store shoppers in DC.
8 months ago
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Thanks to everyone who came out for our 3rd Annual DC Central Kitchen Cafe Day. Special thanks to Monumental Sports & Entertainment for their long-time support of our mission, and Emma's Torch, GreenIsland Bakery, and Sunflower Bakery for helping us celebrate social enterprises in our community!
8 months ago
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