Why We Volunteer
Solidarity and shared commitment
Washington Commanders, DCPS, and DC Central Kitchen team up for a Black History Month lunch and book giveaway
“When you talk about having the energy to push through and the power that your brain needs, that comes from healthy, nutritious food, that’s DC Central Kitchen.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cortez
Success breeds success.
DC Central Kitchen Cafe Day returns on Thursday, March 19
4th annual celebration of DC nonprofit’s job-creating cafes will feature information sessions and specials
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Deon
“He put the work in. He came in with consistency. He came and committed.”
DC Central Kitchen does not take snow days off
While families, businesses, schools, and our most underserved neighbors are bracing for a potentially historic snowstorm, so is DC Central Kitchen
DCCK at 37: Embracing Ugly
DC Central Kitchen has done just that as we’ve opened our doors without fail for 13,514 consecutive days, thanks to you
Our Favorite Stories of 2025
Here are some of the powerful stories that YOU made possible in 2025…
New Partnership with DC Public Library Provides Meals, Opportunity
DC Central Kitchen is thrilled to announce a new, focused effort offering nutritious meals and a greater sense of community to homeless and food insecure neighbors in DC.
2025: A Monumental Year
Economic development. Community service. Philanthropy. Bold storytelling.