Why We Volunteer
“Not just meals. Dignity.”
DCCK receives prestigious award from American College of Physicians
DC Central Kitchen has been awarded the Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award for a Distinguished Contribution in the Health Field by the American College of Physicians
DC Central Kitchen Honored at DC Defenders Home Opener
Thanks to the Defenders for recognizing Antonio, Anye’, and DC Central Kitchen!
DC Central Kitchen Receives $50,000 Donation from Trae Young, Washington Wizards Superstar
“DC Central Kitchen is thrilled to be partnering with the Trae Young Family Foundation to combat hunger and create opportunities for our neighbors to rise and reach their full potential.”
Meet Kenzie: “Happy to be free”
“This transformed my life.”
Why We Volunteer
Solidarity and shared commitment
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.