With ingredients hard to access in Luzon, Philippines after Typhoon Uwan struck in Nov, WCK teams worked around the clock to ensure that families have ingredients to cook meals they love. Learn more about how we've been supporting families with vegetables, dry goods, & rice. #ChefsForPhilippines
As our #ChefsForPhilippines response to Typhoon Kalmaegi winds down, WCK stopped by Garces Royal Garden Catering—our restaurant partner since day 1. Executive Chef Metzie shared how partnering with WCK helped expand operations and even help launch pastry-making classes led by Chef Metzie herself.
For Tatay Eddie, a fisherman in Cozo, Typhoon Uwan made an already-difficult livelihood even harder. WCK teams stepped in to support him and his loved ones- while he worked to repair his fishing net, his grandson picked up hot meals from our team—one less worry as they rebuild. #ChefsForPhilippines
When WCK reached Sitio Dipontian in the Philippines, families had been cut off from consistent food and water after Typhoon Uwan. Working with community leaders, we delivered meals, water, and essential groceries—supporting families as they take the first steps toward healing. #ChefsForPhilippines
🥬🧅🧄WCK teams arrived in Cozo, Philippines with hot meals and our #ChefsForPhilippines fresh food kits ready for distribution! These kits will help families impacted by Typhoon Uwan begin cooking for themselves again, with ingredients like carrots, potatoes, garlic, ginger, onions, and squash.
Norilyn is a vital member of our local community outreach team in Luzon, Philippines. Thanks to her dedication and deep community connections, WCK has been able to serve almost 250,000 total meals to families in the area recovering from Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines
Last week, WCK teams arrived in Sitio Dipontian, a tribal community in the Philippines impacted by Typhoon Uwan. Our teams served members of this community who had lost access to food and water because of the storm. Visit wck.org/relief/typho... for more info. #ChefsForPhilippines
With the support of restaurant partners and community members, our #ChefsForPhilippines team is ensuring families in the hardest-hit areas of Danao City have meals after Typhoon Kalmaegi. We’re working closely with our partners to cook thousands of hot meals every day.
In Sitio Dipontian, a tribal village in the Philippines hit hard by Typhoon Uwan, WCK teams brought apples and mangoes to offer sweetness alongside hot meals. We shared the fruit with children in the village, who were thrilled to enjoy something they hadn’t had since the storm. #ChefsForPhilippines
Nanay has been selling vegetables at her shop for the past three years. When Typhoon Uwan struck earlier this month, her business was suddenly disrupted. WCK is working with Nanay by purchasing her produce—ensuring money stays in the community and families have meals. #ChefsForPhilippines
🇵🇭 The WCK Field Kitchen in Casiguran, Philippines is open! Now, the kitchen is fully up and running, serving thousands of meals— like pork mechado with baguio pechay, cabbage, and tomatoes—for families impacted by Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines
When our #ChefsForPhilippines team learned that families in Barangay Dibacong were in need of rice, we responded—distributing bags to people who had lost their homes and livelihoods to Typhoon Uwan. With this rice, families can prepare their own meals, a first step on the long road to rebuilding.
Throughout our #ChefsForPhilippines response, we’ve worked with local residents and restaurant partners to ensure meals reach the people who need them most. In Talisay, neighbors are making last-mile deliveries to elderly community members and families who cannot leave their homes to receive food.
Our partners at Garces Royal Garden Catering Services are working nonstop to ensure their community has comforting meals in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Each day, their team is cooking more than 5,500 meals for families who have lost their homes, workplaces, and so much more. #ChefsForPhilippines
In Sitio Dilaguidi, one of the communities hit hardest by Typhoon Uwan, WCK teams are working with local leaders to ensure families have what they need.
With support from our restaurant partners, we’re serving dishes like adobo with rice and vegetables to families.
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Since September, WCK has launched three emergency food responses, standing alongside families navigating overlapping disasters and long paths to recovery.
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Communities across the Philippines have faced crisis after crisis in recent months—from a destructive earthquake in Cebu to powerful storms like Typhoon Kalmaegi and Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines (1/3)
In the wake of a recent earthquake and Typhoon Kalmaegi, the region around Cebu, Philippines, is facing compounded natural disasters. With SONNET's Kitchen, Creative Cuisine, and Teak Modern Cuisine, WCK has served almost 320,000 meals across the entire region. #ChefsForPhilippines
In Mandaue—one of the areas hit hardest by Typhoon Kalmaegi—WCK is working with local partners to ensure families have access to hot meals and clean water. Our local teams are on the ground in both Cebu and Luzon, supporting communities impacted by overlapping natural disasters. #ChefsForPhilippines
WCK is working with partners in the Philippines to respond to Typhoon Uwan. This is the 21st typhoon that has made landfall in the Philippines this year, and has caused flooding & displacement in the Luzon region.
Read more: wck.org/news/typhoon...
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In areas hit hard by Typhoon Kalmaegi, our #ChefsForPhilippines restaurant partners are working around the clock to ensure their neighbors have something to eat. Maria Lina Catering—who also supported our response after the earthquake in Cebu—is once again serving families impacted by disaster.
WCK’s #ChefsForPhilippines teams are quickly scaling up our support for families impacted by Typhoon Kalmaegi. We’re delivering thousands of hot meals to communities near Cebu City, including Purok Uno, San Roque, Lamac, and Consolacion. On the menu yesterday: rice, chicken asado, and veggies.
In an emergency, food can't wait. That's why WCK partners in the Philippines cooked 3,500 meals within hours of Typhoon Kalmaegi making landfall. These meals were distributed to shelters around Cebu City, serving many families forced to evacuate their homes. #ChefsForPhilippines
WCK is responding in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit communities still recovering from last month’s earthquake. Our Relief Team is working with local partners to serve meals to impacted families.
Read more: wck.org/news/first-alert-kalmaegi
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As we wrap up our #ChefsForPhilippines response, we’re reflecting on all the people who helped us serve almost 3 million meals to families affected by the earthquake. We’re deeply grateful for the generosity and solidarity that powered this response.
A bowl of food can make a world of difference 🍛❤️
WCK’s response to the earthquake in the Philippines has wrapped up.
In Bogo City, Maria Lina Catering went from organizing celebrations to serving their neighbors in need. #ChefsForPhilippines
Pack our #ChefsForPhilippines food kits with us!
As families begin cooking for themselves again after the earthquake, WCK teams are providing the ingredients they need to prepare the dishes they love. Households receive shelf stable and fresh ingredients—enough for a family of 5 for over a month.
Ale is in Cebu, where WCK’s #ChefsForPhilippines team is assembling and distributing food kits to families recovering from last month’s earthquake. The dry kits are packed with shelf-stable ingredients like rice and canned proteins, and the fresh kits are full of local fruits and vegetables.
WCK is ensuring families in the Philippines rebuilding after the recent earthquake have what they need to cook again. In North Cebu, our teams are distributing fruit kits—adding a touch of sweetness to recovery. 🍊🍌 #ChefsForPhilippines
