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The Story Behind the José Andrés Nonprofit

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Last week, World Central Kitchen arrived in Hawaii with food and supplies for first responders. Over the next several days, World Central Kitchen volunteers set up at food distribution locations on Maui and the Big Island, and within the first week of its arrival, the organization provided more than 16,000 meals to wildfire victims.

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The Story Behind the José Andrés Nonprofit Currently Mobilized to Feed Gaza

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This month, the José Andrés-led nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) became the first organization to successfully send aid to Gaza by ship when the Open Arms, carrying 200 tons of food, reached the area on March 15; WCK dispatched a second ship on Sunday, March 17. million meals to Palestinians in need. I didn’t think he’d do it.”

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xtraCHEF’s List of Support Resources for the Restaurant Industry

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The National Restaurant Association is also compiling an ongoing list of resources tailored to restaurant owners and operators , focusing on sanitation and the food supply chain. . Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund from One Fair Wage . Industry Resources. Healthcare.