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.
DCCK for the holidays!

Whether you’re looking to show off your DC pride, enjoy some savory snacks, or sail the seas, you can give back and celebrate the season at the same time!
This Giving Tuesday, we’re all fighting hunger together

Too often, Giving Tuesday is filled with too many solicitations and not enough real answers.
A Record-Setting Thanksgiving at DC Central Kitchen

This Thanksgiving, DC Central Kitchen is set to provide emergency food support to more than 37,000 of our neighbors facing hunger and poverty.





