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Capital Food Fight

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

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Our Social Ventures

Culinary Job Training

Preparing adults  facing barriers to employment through culinary careers.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy School Food

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

SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS
Healthy Corners

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

HEALTHY CORNERS
Community Meals

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

MEAL SERVICES
Catering & Cafes

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

CATERING & CAFE INFO

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Tommy McFly takes a selfie for guests and participants and the winner chef Brian Lacayo after the Capital Food Fight 2026 at The Anthem on November 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The 2026 Capital Food Fight: Our Biggest Celebration Yet!
1,200 generous attendees, 87 restaurants and $900,000 raised for hunger-fighting...
November 13, 2026
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Dr. Beverley Wheeler - Headshot
A Force for Good: Celebrating Dr. Beverley Wheeler’s Career of Impact and Inspiration
If you have eaten in DC, or been educated in...
October 29, 2026
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DC Central Kitchen graduation
Class 181 and 182 Graduation: Making Adjustments. Trusting the Process.
"Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep cooking. We earned it."
October 22, 2026
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