THE DC CENTRAL KITCHEN INC
Programs
Healthy School Foods Program
HEALTHY SCHOOL FOODS: DCCK PROVIDES HEALTHY BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SUPPERS TO TWELVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SIX CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THIS SERVICE AIMS TO BRING LOCAL, SEASONABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COST-EFFECTIVE DINING SERVICE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO SERVE HEALTHY, LOCALLY SOURCE MEALS TO LOW-INCOME STUDENT POPULATIONS. IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING ACCESS TO GOOD NUTRITION, THE PROGRAM CREATES AND SUSTAINS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED DCCK'S CULINARY JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 1,030,00 MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE CHILDREN DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.3MCommunity Meals Program
COMMUNITY MEALS: DCCK PREPARED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED MORE THAN 1,022,000 MEALS TO FRONT-LINE SHELTERS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FOOD INSECURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED HEALTHY GROCERIES TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS, EQUIVALENT TO AN ADDITIONAL 151,000 MEALS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6.7MCafes and Catering Employment Initiative
CAFES & CATERING: DCCK CREATES JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THESE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. SINCE 2019, DCCK'S CAFE IN WARD 8 HAS ALSO HOSTED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WHILE PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS POINT AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE IN AN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2022, DCCK OPENED A SECOND CAFE IN THE FLAGSHIP LOCATION OF DC PUBLIC LIBRARY, EXPANDING THIS PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO HIRE DCCK CULINARY GRADUATES, HOST DCCK CULINARY INTERNS, AND SUPPORT LOCAL FARM PURCHASING. IN 2023, DCCK OPENED ITS THIRD CAFE IN OUR NEW SW DC HEADQUARTERS, ALLOWING US TO HIRE MORE GRADUATES AND HOST MORE INTERNS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.3M
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