DC Central Kitchen Celebrates 15 Years of Healthy Corners

The innovative program brings fresh, healthy, affordable food to corner stores and customers across the District
DCCK’s Summer Meals Campaign: A New Record!

Thank you for being a dedicated partner of DC Central Kitchen, so we can take on the growing needs of our city—no matter what.
Meet Rickia

“When I came here, it was supposed to be as support for a friend.”
DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight Returns November 12, 2026, Presented by Tyson Foods

DC Chefs, National Culinary Superstars, and Celebrity Supporters Take the Stage to Fight Hunger During DC’s Baddest Night of Doing Good
Healthy Corners Featured in New Policy Brief with National Reach

Publication shows how DCCK’s program offers a roadmap for policymakers, philanthropists, and leaders around the country
Choice on the Cob: Healthy Corners’ Line of Local Products is Growing

Beginning this week, participating Healthy Corner stores will be selling fresh, local, affordable corn on the cob! But there’s more to this story. This August marks 15 years of our […]
Getting Hands Dirty and Neighbors Fed: Why Gleaning Works

Gleaning, the act of collecting leftover crops from fields after a harvest, is a win-win for farmers and DC Central Kitchen
Meet Herve

Since finishing the Culinary Job Training program in August 2024, Hervé has been on an upward swing, both literally and figuratively
The People and “the Playbook”: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Spotlights DCCK’s Expansion

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just now discovering this 37-year-old nonprofit, you’ll learn something new about how we’ve been able to grow, how our lessons can help other organizations thrive in tough times, and where we’re going next.
Healthy Corners recognized by the Food Systems for the Future Institute

Spotlighting its innovative approach to expanding access to nutritious foods





