With this support, Altadena Meals on Wheels can continue doing what they do best: providing nourishing meals to neighbors who need them most. Read more about how we're supporting Angelenos a year after the fires: wck.org/news/la-one-year/ #ChefsForCalifornia (2/2)
A year after wildfires devastated LA communities, WCK’s Trish reflects on our efforts to date. Working alongside local Chef Corps members, restaurants, food trucks, and farmers, we served more than 1.6 million meals to impacted families. #ChefsForCalifornia
NBCLA stopped by to speak with Melody and WCK’s Trish about our efforts in Lytle Creek: bit.ly/3NDLZcE #ChefsForCalifornia (2/2)
WCK’s #ChefsForCalifornia teams partnered with Melody, owner of Melody’s Place in Lytle Creek, CA, to provide comforting hot meals to residents impacted by recent flooding. The restaurant quickly became a safe place for families to take a break and recharge. (1/2)
Learn about all of the ways we’re helping impacted Angelenos, from day one until now. #ChefsForCalifornia (2/3)
WCK mobilized immediately as the flames spread—and our teams have been on the ground every day since, supporting neighbors through recovery and rebuilding.
Still here. Still cooking. Still standing with LA. wck.org/news/la-one-...
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One year ago, fast-moving wildfires tore through communities across Los Angeles—forcing families from their homes, shutting down neighborhoods, and leaving thousands unsure where their next meal would come from.
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Since storms hit Lytle Creek, California, something powerful happened: neighbors came together. Residents cleared space so everyone had somewhere to go and shared what they had. When WCK arrived with meals for the community—it made an immediate difference. #ChefsForCalifornia
After devastating floods cut power and access across parts of Southern California, WCK's local partners stepped up fast. In Wrightwood, the team at Lemon Bird Preserves & Wrightwood Cheese is feeding neighbors as the community rebuilds—meals made with the very best ingredients. #ChefsForCalifornia
WCK’s Trish is in Lytle Creek, CA, where flooding destroyed the bridge residents rely on to get in and out. Cars can’t pass and people are walking across as recovery crews restore access. We are partnering with local businesses to serve meals so residents have the help they need. #ChefsForCalifornia
World Central Kitchen is serving meals to anyone who needs them in Southern California after the recent flooding. Visit wck.org/news/ca-floo... for an updated list daily. #ChefsForCalifornia
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in California providing meals after heavy rains cause major flooding and mudslides. Our team on the ground is working hand-in-hand with local restaurant partners to serve meals.
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In LA, communities are still living with the impact of devastating wildfires—from lost gardens & livelihoods to the long work of rebuilding. Beyond the 1.6+ million meals WCK served in the immediate aftermath, our teams are still showing up—supporting locals as they heal. #ChefsForCalifornia
Almost a year ago, the historic Palisades and Altadena wildfires blazed across Southern California. Today, WCK teams are still there, making sure communities have what they need to rebuild stronger. Learn more about what our #ChefsForCalifornia team has been up to in recent months.
Trish is reporting from WCK’s commissary kitchen in Los Angeles, which has been open to local businesses affected by this year's wildfires. It gives chefs like Chef Brisa, owner of Altadena's Tacos Casa, a space to start cooking again and rebuild their small businesses. #ChefsForCalifornia
WCK's Trish joined Altadena Girls for a back-to-school event for students impacted by the wildfires earlier this year. WCK's #ChefsForCalifornia team served meals to volunteers who came together to care for their community with clothes, beauty tools, and treats.
When wildfires broke out in LA in January, WCK Chef Corps members jumped into action to provide meals to families & first responders. Chefs Evan Funke, Kim Prince & Marcus Samuelsson were among the chefs that helped WCK get cooking as quickly as possible #ChefsForCalifornia #ChefsForTheWorld
“What I’m trying to do is work…extend my support to the community because that’s the only way that I can give it back.” – Brisa Lopez, Tacos Casa Owner
After the Eaton Fire damaged Brisa’s kitchen space, WCK helped her get Tacos Casa up & running again at our commissary kitchen. #ChefsForCalifornia
Brisa Lopez is the owner of Tacos Casa, a beloved Altadena catering & pop-up restaurant that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine. The Eaton Fire devastated her kitchen, so WCK invited her to use our commissary kitchen so she & her team could start cooking again. #ChefsForCalifornia
Kieanna’s mushroom cultivation business was thriving, but her new space in Altadena was devastated by the Eaton Fire 2 weeks after she moved in. With support from WCK, she’s growing again. She has a new home & garden & will soon be selling her mushrooms at local farmers markets. #ChefsForCalifornia
Produce delivery! WCK partnered with Topanga Farmers Market to deliver free fresh produce to Los Angeles wildfire survivors who can’t leave their homes. We packed dozens of boxes and made door-to-door deliveries so homebound residents received fruits and vegetables at no cost. #ChefsForCalifornia
Many LA farmers were impacted by the wildfires in January—business slowed as people had to relocate & the blazes damaged some of their crops. WCK teams partnered with them to organize farmers markets where we provided fresh produce at no cost to affected families. #ChefsForCalifornia
As communities rebuild after disaster strikes, the last thing people should worry about is where their next meal will come from. After the Eaton & Palisades fires devastated LA, WCK & local partners mobilized quickly to serve more than 1.6 million hot meals to impacted families. #ChefsForCalifornia
January’s wildfires in Southern California devastated homes, communities, AND the local economy. WCK and our partners stepped up to help jump-start recovery through free community farmers markets, gift card distributions, and our commissary kitchen. #ChefsForCalifornia
As our response to the fires in S. California winds down, WCK is offering a commissary kitchen space in Altadena where locals who lost their businesses can come and cook again. Now, Guillaume, Darcy, and their community can come together again to break (and eat!) bread. #ChefsForCalifornia (2/2)
From the first meals served, the WCK team in LA mobilized fast when the wildfires struck. Ultimately, we provided more than 1.6 million meals to families in need. Explore our interactive map to track WCK’s response across Los Angeles: wck.org/news/la-map #ChefsForCalifornia
"We’re very grateful for the opportunity to be a supplier to the local community.” —Jeff Ward
The LA fires shut down markets & producers like Jeff lost a vital source of income. WCK stepped in, purchasing local goods for free food markets—ensuring families had access. #ChefsForCalifornia
"Everything I've seen [WCK] do up to this point has been very thoughtful," said co-owner Matthew Morgan. "It was immediate and it was at a crucial time. I can’t say enough good things. It’s really like what help should feel like," added co-owner Augustina Ferguson. #ChefsForCalifornia
A little festivity can go a long way! WCK teamed up with Strong Home Network to host an Easter egg hunt for communities impacted by the LA fires. While kids played games, restaurant partner Twohey’s served up burgers & fries to families & The Butter End supplied sweet treats! #ChefsForCalifornia
WCK’s Trish visited the current location for Palisades High School, where builders are working hard to open a temporary school for students whose school burned down in the Palisades wildfire. Team WCK is supplying these students with fresh water so they can focus on the future 📝 #ChefsForCalifornia
