Last week, Arkansas Tech University became the 50th school to join the national network of The Campus Kitchens Project, DCCK’s effort to scale its proven model nationally. This program empowers students to fight hunger and food waste in communities from Boston, Massachusetts to Spokane, Washington. Student volunteers with the Campus Kitchen at Arkansas Tech are… Read more »
A gift to DC Central Kitchen is a truly meaningful way pay tribute to someone or a special occasion. Your gift in honor or in memory of loved one, friend, or coworker will support DC Central Kitchen’s holistic meal distribution and job training programs. Make your tribute gift today! Donate online (the tribute section is at… Read more »
We love it when DCCK grads find jobs. We love it even more when grads find mentors at their place of employment. That is exactly what’s happened for recent class 102 graduate, Takia Jenkins. Takia graduated on January 5th, and just last week was hired to work full-time at Ris, the upscale neighborhood restaurant owned… Read more »
You’ve heard us say before that DC Central Kitchen never closes – and we don’t. During Storm Jonas, our staff and volunteers went beyond our normal meal commitments last weekend to provide more than 20,000 healthy meals and snacks for our neighbors in need. Friday through Saturday, our kitchen was open and in full operation…. Read more »
In light of the looming snow storm, Saturday Sips has been rescheduled to next Saturday, January 30th. The start time (6:30pm for VIP, 7:30pm for general admission) and venue (Newseum) will remain the same on this new date. We hope to see you next weekend for a stellar line up of restaurants, artisans and mixologists, and please stay safe during… Read more »
Several news stories about DC Central Kitchen aired on television and posted online during the holiday season. On December 18, our Culinary Job Training program was highlighted in a nationally-televised segment for PBS NewsHour. Students and staff were interviewed about the impact the program has on their lives, and the Kitchen was commended for… Read more »
