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

“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

“I’m definitely glad I stuck it out. I ended up getting a job, I definitely turned my life around.”
How DCCK showed up for Older Americans Month

With Washington, DC persistently posting some of the highest rates of hunger among older adults, we made the choice to step up in new ways for DC’s seniors.
See You at Sundress Fest!

Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer for some. For others, it’s the last day of school. But for some Washingtonians, summer doesn’t start until the first Sunday […]
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!