A New Home for DC Central Kitchen

After three decades of operating in the basement of the Federal City Shelter in downtown DC, we are thrilled to announce that we have identified a new, long-term home ideally […]
DC Central Kitchen’s culinary graduates step up to meet local needs on Thanksgiving

For three decades, our signature Culinary Job Training program has provided hands-on education and real-world experience to DC residents facing barriers to employment. Our CJT graduates traditionally go on to work at DC hotels, fine dining establishments, and fast-casual eateries but two graduates, Connie and […]
DC Central Kitchen Partners with World Central Kitchen and Dreaming Out Loud for Mobile Feeding Initiative

DC Central Kitchen has distributed over two million meals and more than one million pounds of fresh fruit and veggies to children, families and seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to […]
DCCK is back to school this fall

For DC Central Kitchen, 2020 has been all about adjustments. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March, each DCCK program has pivoted to meet the urgent needs of our community. Our award-winning Healthy School […]
Join us for our first-ever virtual Capital Food Fight!

It may look different this year, but our signature fundraising event, Capital Food Fight, will proceed on November 18, 2020. Tickets to DC’s most anticipated foodie fundraiser are now on […]
DCCK + local artist collab supporting COVID-19 efforts

We’ve teamed up with local artist, Rose Jaffe, to launch this limited-edition SWAG campaign in support of our COVID-19 efforts! Show your love for DCCK and help us deliver healthy food to […]
COVID-19 + Volunteer Program Update

The COVID-19 response is changing rapidly, so for the most up to date information on our efforts, please visit: dccentralkitchen.org/covid-19 Dear DC Central Kitchen Family – We continue to closely […]
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 […]
Tickets to Capital Food Fight now on sale!

Tickets to DC Central Kitchen’s signature fundraising event, Capital Food Fight, are now on sale. The star-studded, foodie charitable event will return to The Anthem on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. […]
Remembering Michel Richard and Jean-Louis Palladin Dinner benefiting DCCK

On behalf of the DC Chef’s Club About Nothing, a group of legendary DC Chefs, please join us for a night to honor and remember Chef Michel Richard and Jean-Louis […]