Along with millions of other people – those who knew Anthony personally and those who rightfully felt like they knew him after joining him on televised journeys around the world – we were shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. We were fortunate to count him as a friend, supporter, and inspiration over the… Read more »
Trust the process. Students in our Culinary Job Training (CJT) program hear this line repeatedly throughout their 14 weeks of training with us. It is a reminder that our process works when you listen, learn and take one step at a time. These days, it isn’t just the students needing to trust the process, but… Read more »
We are excited to announce a bold new plan inspired by the needs and priorities of our community. DC Central Kitchen will be opening a satellite location at THEARC, an iconic campus that is home to more than a dozen high performing nonprofits, schools, and health and wellness services in Ward 8. At this additional… Read more »
After retiring from teaching, Jeffery began volunteering at DC Central Kitchen. On his first day, he wasn’t sure what to expect. His first task: mincing garlic for the entirety of his two-hour shift. By the time he stopped smelling like garlic, it was time to come back for this second shift, at which he diced… Read more »
At DC Central Kitchen, our successes and failures are an open book. We believe that sharing our big wins along with our missteps is the fastest way to address the social challenges we fight against. It’s in this spirit of transparency, innovation, and collaboration that we release the second edition of our best practices and… Read more »
“For a long time I didn’t like who I was, and I hid from the truth. Today, I have no shame of my truth.” Chris sits tall across the big conference table at DC Central Kitchen’s social enterprise hub in Northeast DC. Just a few minutes before, he was making rounds through the kitchen, greeting his colleagues on… Read more »