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35 Years oF DC Central kitchen

Our mission is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.

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Our Social Ventures

A Culinary Job Training student in a white chef uniform at DC Central Kitchen's production kitchen, fabricating fresh salmon during class.
Culinary Job Training

Preparing adults  facing barriers to employment through culinary careers.

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Three elementary aged children wearing school uniforms and light jackets in the cafeteria with small trays of food in their hand, eating samples of freshly prepared school menu items.
Healthy School Food

Serving award-winning farm-to-school menus at DC public, private and charter schools.

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Healthy Corners

Transforming corner stores into access points for healthy, affordable food.

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Community Meals

Preparing nutritious meals for nonprofits, youth programs, and shelters.

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Catering & Cafes

Featuring fresh food made with love by DC Central Kitchen Staff and students.

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Robert Egger on the 20 years since the release of “Begging For Change” 
DC Central Kitchen’s founder Robert Egger’s first book, Begging for...
October 28, 2024
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Meet Sarah Ravitz, Capital Food Fight 2024 Competitor
Tickets to the 2024 Capital Food Fight on Thursday, November...
October 21, 2024
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DC Central Kitchen Recognized as a 2024 Hilton Global Foundation Grantee for Workforce Development Efforts
Washington, DC – October 16, 2024 – Today, DC Central Kitchen...
October 16, 2024
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