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Capital Food Fight 2024 competitor Chef Kat Petonito
Meet Katarina Petonito, Capital Food Fight 2024 Competitor
Tickets to the 2024 Capital Food Fight on Thursday, November 7 at The Anthem are now available! Executive Chef Katarina...
October 2, 2024
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More Healthy Food, More Job Training, More Meaningful Careers – with a Match!
We live in uncertain times. These days, it can be...
September 26, 2024
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A Back-to-School Meal Suggestion the Students Love
It’s tough to get kids to eat a well-balanced meal....
September 20, 2024
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DC is Going Backwards in the Fight Against Hunger
September is Hunger Action Month. Traditionally, this is a time...
September 16, 2024
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DC Central Kitchen Awarded by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition 
DC Central Kitchen, along with Washington Nationals Philanthropies, was honored...
September 9, 2024
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127,863 Meals in 61 Days!
It was another record-setting summer at DC Central Kitchen. Putting...
September 5, 2024
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Culinary Job Training Chili Cook-Off
The Chili Cook-off comes at the halfway point for our...
August 30, 2024
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DC Central Kitchen Honored for Job Creation
DC Central Kitchen was honored to be recognized at the...
August 28, 2024
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Back to School with Our Healthy School Food Team
DC Central Kitchen is just as excited as the students...
August 26, 2024
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“The Food Fighters” Book Launch Highlights the ‘Rock’ of DC Central Kitchen
Surrounded by DC Central Kitchen Board Members, friends of the...
August 16, 2024
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DC Central Kitchen Welcomes New Board Chair, Outstanding New Board Members 
In the midst of DC Central Kitchen’s 35th year of...
August 16, 2024
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Healthy Corners’ Most Successful Week in 13 Years
This August, our Healthy Corners program marks 13 years of...
August 14, 2024
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Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy Hosts First Visiting Chef for a Lesson in Fresh Strawberry Shortcake and Perfect Imperfection
The second-floor classroom in the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy bustles...
August 8, 2024
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