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Month: June 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Joseph

Joseph receiving his Culinary Job Training diploma

“It helped me so much. I just feel like if it helped me, it can help someone else.” 

From Hawaii to the Hill: Chef Roy Yamaguchi Working Alongside DC Central Kitchen Students

“When you see people that are eager to learn, to try different things, I think it’s important for someone that’s been in the industry or a long time to give back.”

Stepping up for our city with DC Food Project and Plenty To Eat

Connie Williams at a Plenty To Eat distribution

“If you need food, we’re going to give you food.”

Farm-to-Community: Our Impact with Diverse Local Farmers

Dodo Farms farmer

“There’s no better way to be in community than through food.” 

Celebrating 15 Years of Carmine’s in DC!

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating 15 years of this great restaurant partner this month!

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Terrence

Culinary Job Training graduate Terrence

“I’m definitely glad I stuck it out. I ended up getting a job, I definitely turned my life around.”

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