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Through job training, meal distribution, and supporting local food systems, DC Central Kitchen is building long-term solutions to the interconnected problems of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Learn more...

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Culinary Job Training

First Helping Program

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Healthy Returns

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Fresh Start Catering

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Campus Kitchens Project

V3 Campaign

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In the Press >>

3 Lessons From a Leading D.C. Food Nonprofit
The Atlantic

Curtin brings the Kitchen to the classroom
The Williams Record

Philanthropist Helps Thousands Cope with Hunger, Unemployment
Voice of America

What It Takes: The path from nightclub owner to DC Central Kitchen founder
The Washington Post

From Restaurants to Charity
The Washington Post

Food Banks Response to Snow [Video]
CNN

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Recent News >>

MEGA-BITES: Microsoft Conference and Centerplate, Inc. provide 7,000 lbs. of food for DCCK Meal Service

07.29.2010 -- Centerplate donation provides hundreds of meals for Ready-to-Eat program

79th Culinary Job Training Class Graduates, Begins New Careers

07.21.2010 -- After 12 weeks of intensive instruction, Arnold Young is standing tall alongside 20 other graduates at the 79th Culinary Job Training Program class graduation at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Heritage Center.

Fresh Start Brings Local Food to Next Step Charter School

06.29.2010 -- Just as discussion of reforming school food heats up, DC Central Kitchen is expanding our pioneering initiative to bring fresh, local food to school cafeterias.

Internships Provide Professional Kitchen Experience

06.17.2010 -- When Anthony Barclay began his week-long internship at the Fairmont Hotel, the executive chef asked about his strengths. "I work well with hot foods," said Anthony. So the chef put him in the cold food station.

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