Know Your Worth

Our first Culinary Job Training class specifically designed for single mothers balancing childcare responsibilities while aspiring to a new career graduated in 2024. Class 174 continues this successful expansion of […]
Join our Produce Push!

In the times when our community needs DC Central Kitchen the most, we tell ourselves two simple words: keep pushing.
Meet Marian

“Welcome to DC Central Kitchen, where my dreams came true!”
The 2025 Gleaning Season is Nearly Here!

Looking to volunteer in the bright and shining sun while preventing food waste?
DCCK Expands Home-Delivered Meals Program in Partnership with DoorDash to Support DC Veterans

Celebrating the delivery of 100,000 senior meals!
Celebrating Our School Lunch Heroes

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear aprons.
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Dorothy and Andre

“I really want to give other people the same opportunity that I was given and let them know there’s other alternatives. Some people just need help to guide them to where they want to be.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Justin

“I’m a walking testimony to let them know I’m where you can be.”
50% Off for All Impacted Federal Employees and Government Contractors at DC Central Kitchen Cafes

Beginning today, Monday, March 17, all Federal employees and government contractors who have been impacted by recent events will receive a 50% discount on all food and beverages at of our 3 social enterprise cafes.
The 3rd Annual DC Central Kitchen Cafe Day Celebrated the Power of Social Enterprises & Community

A wonderful opportunity for the community to come out in support of our social enterprise cafes.