Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces DCCK as its Game Changing Nonprofit Partner for January
Since 1989, DCCK has worked to break the cycle of hunger and poverty in Washington, DC. In addition to serving more than 37 million meals, we have provided rigorous culinary […]
Smithfield Foods and DCCK team up for the third year
On October 16, Smithfield Foods and Capital Food Fight battling chefs Marcelle Afram and Kyoo Eom visited DC Central Kitchen for the third annual collaboration of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes® […]
Culinary Job Training team launches CJT Café to provide hands-on training for students
Last month our Culinary Job Training team piloted the first-ever CJT Café, a fast casual, free dining experience for DC Central Kitchen volunteers run entirely by current students. The concept […]
DC Central Kitchen again selected as DC Public Schools food service contractor!
DC Central Kitchen has been selected as one of the food service providers for DC Public Schools in the 2016-2017 academic year. A continuation of our partnership with DC Public […]
Strawberries & Salad Greens Day: DCCK celebrates local, seasonal food at DC Schools
“Umm, excuse me miss; you said you were going to teach me about how strawberries grow after I try this salad. I’ve tried it!” an eager Aiton Elementary student exclaimed […]
We fed the 5000!
Back in April we announced that DCCK had partnered up with Feedback to host Feeding the 5000 in DC. On May 18, in an effort to shed light on the […]
DCCK prepares more than 100 lunches for the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year, DC Central Kitchen was selected by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to prepare more than 100 kid-submitted recipes for the fifth annual Healthy […]
DCCK and UK-based Feedback bring popular food waste awareness event to DC
In the United States we throw away 40 percent of our food supply each year, even though 49 million Americans don’t have enough to eat. In an effort to shed […]
A healthy milestone for Pi Day
At DC Central Kitchen we’re operating innovative programs that fight poverty, hunger, and poor health 365 days a year. Though our work is constant, we’re always striving to do more. In […]
DCCK hosts ‘Breakfast Fest’ for students and parents during National School Breakfast Week
In recognition of National School Breakfast Week, DC Central Kitchen today held a “Breakfast Fest” for students and parents at the 8 DC Public Schools where DC Central Kitchen is […]