4th annual celebration of DC nonprofit’s job-creating cafes will feature information sessions and specials
Washington, DC – March 12, 2026 – DC Central Kitchen invites the DC community to join as the iconic nonprofit celebrates the fourth annual DC Central Kitchen Cafe Day. This city-wide event celebrates the growth of this innovative, job-training cafe model to three locations across Washington, DC. During the day, all three DC Central Kitchen Cafe locations will be highlighting job training and other services for area residents while offering $1 any size drip coffee, croissants, and cherry limeade. Free samples from DCCK’s cafe menu and local suppliers will also be featured throughout the day. This year’s DC Central Kitchen Cafe Day is sponsored by Target, which marks 10 years of volunteer and philanthropic partnership with DC Central Kitchen in 2026.
Drop by any location on Thursday, March 19th to learn more about volunteer opportunities, enrolling in the Culinary Job Training program, and the nonprofit’s impact on the DC community.
Marianne’s by DC Central Kitchen
901 G St. NW, Ground Floor of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library – Opens at 9:30am
DCCK Cafe at the Klein Center
2121 First St. SW – Opens at 7am
DCCK Cafe at THEARC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, East Building – Opens at 8am
ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed in our city. We serve scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools; deliver fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets; provide delicious catering; and operate three fast-casual cafes that also provide on-the-job training. To learn more, visit dccentralkitchen.org or follow @dccentralkitchen on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
Editorial Note: Photos available upon request.
