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Preparing adults with high barriers to employment for culinary careers.
Preparing adults with high barriers to employment for culinary careers.
Culinary Job Training

Preparing adults with high barriers to employment for culinary careers.

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Featuring fresh food made with love by DC Central Kitchen staff and students.
Featuring fresh food made with love by DC Central Kitchen staff and students.
Catering & Cafes

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

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Serving award-winning farm-to-school menus at DC schools.
Serving award-winning farm-to-school menus at DC schools.
Healthy School Food

Serving award-winning farm-to-school menus at DC schools.

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Transforming corners stores into access points for healthy, affordable food.
Transforming corners stores into access points for healthy, affordable food.
Healthy Corners

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

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

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

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DC Central Kitchen Participates in The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
DC Central Kitchen Participates in The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
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Chef José Andrés Announces a $500,000 Challenge for Our Transformative Expansion 
Chef José Andrés Announces a $500,000 Challenge for Our Transformative Expansion 
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Nudging Kids Toward Healthy Choices
Nudging Kids Toward Healthy Choices
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DC Central Kitchen Participates in The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
DC Central Kitchen Participates in The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

At DC Central Kitchen, we know that hunger is a solvable problem…. Read more »

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Chef José Andrés Announces a $500,000 Challenge for Our Transformative Expansion 
Chef José Andrés Announces a $500,000 Challenge for Our Transformative Expansion 

Chef José Andrés and DCCK CEO Mike Curtin in front of The… Read more »

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Nudging Kids Toward Healthy Choices
Nudging Kids Toward Healthy Choices

It’s an age-old question that has puzzled parents and school officials alike:… Read more »

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