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

Our Social Ventures

Culinary Job Training

Preparing adults  facing barriers to employment through culinary careers.

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.

Healthy Corners

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

Community Meals

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

Catering & Cafes

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

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It was a record-setting 35th year at DC Central Kitchen! We surpassed 50 million meals served in...
December 19, 2024
On Thanksgiving morning, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug...
November 28, 2024
Giving matters. DC Central Kitchen relies on the generosity of...
November 26, 2024

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