Photos: A Taste of Colombian Cooking

CJT Class 126 celebrated Heritage Day yesterday, Thursday October 28, with a visit from Guest Chef, Andrés-Julian Zuluaga of Blend 111 restaurant. Class 126 is sponsored by the J. Willard […]
It’s a Victory for the Jolly Green Giant at Cedar Tree Academy

Cedar Tree Academy students pose with Mr. Broccoli at the Real Food For Kids Chef Exchange tasting event on Thursday October 14, 2021. After a competitive round of voting, the […]
A WIC Win: Good Returns and Healthy Corners

The Healthy Corners Team chats with Bellevue residents outside of Elmira Market at a community event on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Elmira Market is one of the Healthy Corners partner […]
A Glimpse of Our Future Home

Michael Klein speaks to the crowd of DC Central Kitchen supporters at the Bringing the Kitchen Home Launch Event on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Friends and supporters of DC Central […]
DC Central Kitchen Launches Comprehensive Campaign with $2 Million Public Match

New Headquarters in Southwest DC to be Named The Michael R. Klein Center for Jobs & Justice Washington, DC – October 1, 2021 – After 30 years of life-changing efforts […]
Federal Policy & Fruit Salad: 10 Years of Fighting For Food Justice Through Healthy Corner Stores

Food insecurity did not simply become a crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic – it already was one for 35 million Americans — but it did become far more visible. In […]
Gleaning at JK Community Farm

Gleaning – the act of collecting leftover crops from a farmer’s fields after the harvest – goes back centuries. DC Central Kitchen relies on our local farm partners, including Dreaming […]
WJLA: “DC Central Kitchen receives NBA Foundation grant for culinary job training program”

WJLA’s Kidd O’Shea stopped by the Culinary Job Training kitchen at the Ronald Reagan Building earlier this week to visit with Class 125 and talk with DCCK CEO Mike Curtin […]
NBA, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and DC Central Kitchen team up for DC youth!

On August 6th, the NBA Foundation announced its third round of nationwide grantees – a group that includes DC Central Kitchen! The NBA Foundation’s $100,000 contribution, which follows our initial […]
DCCK Adds 9 New Members to Board

Each July, DC Central Kitchen recruits a new slate of Board Members who bring diverse experiences, expertise, and insights to our organization and strategy. We are thrilled to announce an […]