World Central Kitchen
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
World Central Kitchen, based in Washington, D.C., was founded in 2010 by chef José Andrés to provide fresh meals on the frontlines of emergencies. As a nonprofit organization, it coordinates rapid-response meal programs by leveraging local resources and adapting in real time, and has delivered more than 600 million meals globally. Its Relief Team mobilizes quickly to cook and serve meals to people affected by disasters, partnering with local organizations and activating networks of restaurants, food trucks, and emergency kitchens. The group emphasizes sourcing ingredients locally to support regional economies and to distribute food directly to families in need. Recent reporting notes that in 2026 the organization expanded partnerships, including collaborations with Dollar General Literacy and other relief groups.