WCK teams are serving meals in Guam after Typhoon Champi impacted the island, but this is far from our first time in the region. In fact, our teams have responded to three typhoons in the Mariana Islands this year alone. Hear from WCK's Courtney about the partnerships we've built, the flexibility we need, and her favorite local foods from @kuamnews: youtube.com/watch?utm_source…

As communities in Alicante and Valencia begin to recover after the flooding caused by DANA Adam, WCK is reaching people in need with hot meals—including door-to-door deliveries in Oliva. There, Chef Pepa met 90-year-old Marisa, who told us that her 92-year-old husband uses a wheelchair and her 88-year-old sister has epilepsy. Bringing meals directly to their door makes a world of difference to families like Marisa’s. Every hour matters, which is why it’s critical for our teams to stay prepared. “Getting our teams, ingredients, equipment, and local partners ready before the water arrives means we can move quickly and focus on feeding communities when they need us most,” said Pepa. #ChefsForSpain Mientras las comunidades de Alicante y Valencia comienzan a recuperarse de las inundaciones causadas por la DANA, WCK está en el terreno llevando comidas calientes a quienes más lo necesitan, incluidas entregas puerta a puerta en Oliva. Allí, la Chef Pepa conoció a Marisa, de 90 años, cuyo marido de 92 años utiliza silla de ruedas y cuya hermana de 88 años tiene epilepsia. Para familias como la de Marisa, recibir la comida en la puerta de casa marca una diferencia enorme. “Preparar a nuestros equipos, ingredientes y socios locales antes de que llegue el agua significa que podemos movernos rápidamente y centrarnos en alimentar a las comunidades cuando más nos necesitan,” dijo Pepa. #ChefsForSpain

In Panama, local chefs are bringing their kitchens, experience, and knowledge of their communities to WCK’s #ChefsForPanama efforts. The team at Oleajes de Sabores, one of our restaurant partners in Los Santos is working every day to prepare meal after meal for families impacted by the earthquake. Working with local restaurant partners means WCK can serve food that is rooted in local flavors and familiar to the communities receiving it. En Panamá, chefs locales están aportando sus cocinas, su experiencia y su conocimiento de sus comunidades a los esfuerzos de WCK #ChefsForPanama. El equipo de Oleajes de Sabores, uno de nuestros socios restauranteros en Los Santos, trabaja cada día para preparar comidas para las familias afectadas por el terremoto. Trabajar con socios restauranteros locales significa que WCK puede servir comida con sabores regionales y familiares para las comunidades que la reciben.

For millions of Ukrainians, the threat this winter extends far beyond the frontlines. A single attack on essential services can leave entire neighborhoods without the ability to cook, heat their homes, or access basic services. From alternative cooking methods that do not require electricity or gas to new distribution points, WCK's #ChefsForUkraine teams are preparing to reach people even when power outages, damaged infrastructure and security conditions make traditional food distribution impossible. Read more about our efforts to support Ukrainians this winter: wck.org/news/ukraine-wck-pre…

Typhoon Champi made landfall on Guam early Sunday as a Category 4 storm. An estimated 50% of the island lost power, roads are flooded, and our teams are still navigating heavy rainfall in the aftermath. As soon as it was safe to do so, our teams delivered hot meals to emergency shelters and relief workers across the island—the first hot meals those shelters received after the storm. This is the third massive typhoon to strike the region in 2026, hitting communities that were already stretched before Champi arrived. WCK coordinated closely with local restaurant partners before landfall so we could move the moment it was safe. Pre-positioning and local partnerships make the difference. When Champi hit, we were ready to respond immediately. #ChefsForGuam

The torrential rains from DANA Adam caused the Girona River to overflow in Els Poblets, Alicante, flooding the streets and damaging homes, businesses, and vehicles. WCK is supporting residents as they navigate the aftermath of the floods and begin to recover. We are serving sandwiches, water, and fresh fruit to fuel the cleanup efforts. Across the provinces of Alicante and Valencia, our teams are working alongside local partners to make sure communities like Els Poblets get the support they need. #ChefsForSpain Las lluvias torrenciales de la DANA Adam provocaron el desbordamiento del río Girona en Els Poblets, Alicante, inundando las calles y causando daños en viviendas, negocios y vehículos. WCK está apoyando a los residentes mientras hacen frente a las consecuencias de las inundaciones y comienzan a recuperarse. Estamos sirviendo bocadillos, agua y fruta fresca para impulsar los esfuerzos de limpieza. En las provincias de Alicante y Valencia, nuestros equipos trabajan junto a socios locales para asegurarse de que comunidades como Els Poblets reciban el apoyo que necesitan. #ChefsForSpain

Overnight and through the day, Russian drones and missiles struck energy sites, homes, medical facilities, railways, and roads across Ukraine—from Kyiv and Khmelnytskyi to Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sumy, and Mykolaiv. People were killed and injured. Many more were left without gas, power, and a safe place to eat. WCK mobilized immediately. In the last 24 hours: 🍲 We served hot meals to residents of damaged homes and emergency crews across multiple regions 🥗 We brought fresh salads to people and first responders in Sumy 🚆 We fed passengers on a Dnipro-Lviv train delayed for hours—serving hot meals, fruit, and water inside a station bomb shelter during an air raid alert In Khmelnytskyi, we delivered lunches to residents left without gas and power. Tomorrow, we will bring recovery kits to people receiving treatment in hospital. In Zaporizhzhia, we are winding down our response as gas has been restored. #ChefsForUkraine

Chef Ahmad’s connection to WCK goes beyond being a longtime restaurant partner. While he and his Shawarma King team served meals this month in Milton, Florida to families impacted by Hurricane Isaias, WCK teams were serving meals to members of his family in Gaza. “It’s like a big circle,” he told us. A circle that is driven by one goal: getting hot meals into the hands of the people who need them most. #ChefsForFlorida

Families in El Cacao, Panama are still eating and sleeping under tarps as they assess the damage the earthquake caused to their homes. Their lives have been completely disrupted, and residents are trying to figure out their next steps. Access to daily meals can help ease some of the immediate pressure, so WCK is delivering meals prepared by our local restaurant partners as communities begin to recover. #ChefsForPanama Las familias de El Cacao, Panamá siguen comiendo y durmiendo bajo lonas mientras evalúan los daños causados por el sismo. Sus vidas han cambiado por completo y todos buscan la manera de seguir adelante. Tener acceso a comidas diarias puede aliviar parte de la presión inmediata, así que WCK está distribuyendo alimentos preparados por nuestros socios restauranteros a medida que la comunidades empiezan a recuperarse. #ChefsForPanama

Checking in from Spain with WCK's Miguel. 📍 Our teams are mobilizing across areas impacted by DANA Adam. Resources are en route from Madrid while we are already working with families and responders in Valencia. Roads are flooded. Infrastructure is damaged. Communities need support, and we'll be working alongside local restaurant partners to provide meals as cleanup begins. #ChefsForSpain Reporte desde España con Miguel de WCK. 📍 Nuestros equipos se están movilizando en las zonas afectadas por la DANA Adam. Los recursos están en camino desde Madrid mientras que en Valencia ya estamos trabajando con familias y socorristas. Las carreteras están inundadas. La infraestructura está dañada. Las comunidades necesitan apoyo, y trabajaremos junto a socios restauranteros locales para proporcionar comidas mientras comienza la limpieza. #ChefsForSpain

WCK is responding to DANA Adam, which struck eastern Spain over the weekend. In some of the hardest-hit areas in the Valencia and Alicante regions, torrential rains caused flooding and destruction. Our teams have mobilized resources from our Madrid operations center and are working closely with local partners to serve meals to impacted families and first responders. Read More:wck.org/news/dana-adam-spain… #ChefsForSpain WCK está respondiendo a la DANA Adam, que azotó el este de España durante el fin de semana. En algunas de las zonas más afectadas de las regiones de Valencia y Alicante, las lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones y destrucción. Nuestros equipos han movilizado recursos desde nuestro centro de operaciones en Madrid y están trabajando estrechamente con socios locales para servir comidas a las familias afectadas y a los socorristas. Más información: wck.org/es/news/dana-adam-es… #ChefsForSpain

It’s all hands on deck at Flor del Espíritu Santo in Las Minas, Panama—a community just 10 miles north of last week’s earthquake epicenter. Working alongside WCK, the team here is cooking warm, nourishing meals every day for families across three communities in the province of Herrera. Local hands, local knowledge, local care. #ChefsForPanama Todas las manos a la obra en Flor del Espíritu Santo en Las Minas, Panamá—una comunidad a solo 16 kilómetros al norte del epicentro del terremoto de la semana pasada. Trabajando junto a WCK, el equipo está cocinando comidas calientes y nutritivas todos los días para las familias de tres comunidades en la provincia de Herrera. Manos locales, conocimiento local, cuidado local. #ChefsForPanama

"It's really about people helping people." Julie is from Alabama. When Hurricane Isaias hit, she didn't wait—she signed up to volunteer with WCK. And because she's from here, she knows exactly where to go and who needs help. Every community she's visited, she's run into someone she knows. That's how close-knit these communities are. And right now, neighbors are showing up for neighbors, one meal, one water bottle at a time. #ChefsForAlabama

As families had returned to their apartment complex in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine after several Russian attacks, their building was struck again. WCK's #ChefsForUkraine teams are responding there once again, supporting families and first responders with hot meals, drinks, and snacks. As our teams connect with families living through this difficult moment, we're committed to ensuring that they have the food they need to re-start the long journey to recovery.

For WCK and @HASHaiti, "farm-to-table" is a philosophy driving our efforts in Haiti. We work closely with local food producers, including rice farmers, to source ingredients fresh from the earth. These partnerships help funnel money back into the local economies, supporting growers as they make their living, while also serving fresh and delicious ingredients to local communities in need. Watch as one grain of rice makes its way from the farm to someone's plate. #ChefsForHaiti

Local partners and restaurants are at the heart of WCK’s #ChefsForPanama efforts to support communities impacted by last week’s earthquake. Chef Andrés Morataya and his team at Restaurante DeMar in Playa Venao have been cooking since day one, serving comforting meals for their neighbors. On the menu: beef stew with lentils, rice, and vegetables, fresh salad, and cooked beets. Los socios y restaurantes locales son el corazón de los esfuerzos de WCK #ChefsForPanama para apoyar a las comunidades afectadas por el terremoto de la semana pasada. El Chef Andrés Morataya y su equipo del Restaurante DeMar en Playa Venao han estado cocinando desde el primer día, ofreciendo comidas reconfortantes a sus vecinos. En el menú: carne estofada con lentejas, arroz y verduras, ensalada fresca y remolacha cocida.

WCK is responding to Typhoon Champi, which is expected to make landfall on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a Category 4 storm—with the possibility of strengthening into a super typhoon. This will be our third typhoon response in this region in 2026, following Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi earlier this year. Over the course of those responses, we have built a robust network of local partners who are ready to serve their communities. The storm is expected to bring extremely high and damaging winds with the potential for severe flooding. #ChefsForGuam #ChefsForCNMI Read More: wck.org/news/typhoon-champi-…