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Apr 27, 2022

World Central Kitchen Documentary Shows José Andrés At His Most Frenetic — And Difficult — Moments

D.C. chef turned humanitarian José Andrés gets the Ron Howard documentary treatment in a new film coming to Disney+ in May.

Apr 18, 2022

José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Facility Struck In Ukraine, Injuring Four Staff Members

The D.C.-based organization has provided more than 11 million meals since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

Aug 11, 2020

José Andrés And His Nonprofit Are Distributing Thousands Of Meals In Beirut

The celebrity D.C. chef says it will be weeks “until everybody goes back to whatever ‘normal’ means,” in Lebanon.

Jul 06, 2020

D.C. Charities Have Been Feeding Hungry Families During The Pandemic. But Food Equity Experts Say It’s Not Enough

Charitable efforts can only go so far in combating food insecurity, in part because food deserts persist in D.C., according to nonprofit leaders.

Feb 19, 2020

José Andrés’ Nonprofit Is Helping Feed People On The Coronavirus-Afflicted Japanese Cruise Ship

The World Central Kitchen is set up at the Yokohama port, preparing and packaging food off-site and then delivering the meals to the ship.

Nov 27, 2018

José Andrés Is Up For The Nobel Peace Prize

Andrés made national headlines last year for his extensive relief efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Oct 31, 2017

José Andrés Served More Meals In Puerto Rico Than Any Other Nonprofit Or Government Agency

“He is all that is keeping them from starving,” one Puerto Rican told The New York Times.

Oct 03, 2017

José Andrés Is Organizing Chefs, Cooking Free Meals Across Puerto Rico

D.C. chef José Andrés is proving he’s passionate about feeding people—and not just through one of his many restaurants.

 
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