276+ millionMeals Served
2+ milliongallons
of water provided
10.7+ millionFood & Vegetable Kits
Distributed
500+Emergency Responses
at sites of attacks
216,000+Seed Kits
Distributed

3 years of #ChefsForUkraine

In the third year of our Ukraine efforts, we are meeting the most pressing needs of families caught between the fighting in frontline communities. At the same time, our Emergency Response Team is working tirelessly to be at the sites of missile and drone attacks wherever they may happen, supporting impacted families and first responders.

2023 in Ukraine

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2022 in Ukraine

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Meet Yuliya, WCK's Ukraine Response Director

Yuliya has been with WCK since the start of the war, first working to coordinate meal production in Lviv and later, expanding operations across the country. Now, she is stepping into a leadership role with a focus on collaboration and strategic response planning.

Providing hope, one meal at a time

Every day, our teams prepare and deliver thousands of hot, nourishing meals to families living in areas under fire. These meals are often the only source of sustenance for people who have lost access to basic resources due to ongoing fighting. Explore the many ways our team supports Ukrainians need.

Emergency Response

Our Emergency Response Team serves meals to families in frontline communities, responding to missile and drone attacks within hours. We support residents and first responders wherever they need us.

Evacuation Support

Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. WCK provides hot meals, food kits, and long-term support to help families rebuild their lives.

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Food & Vegetable Kits

Designed to sustain families for weeks, WCK food kits contain essential staples—grains, canned goods, and cooking supplies. Since 2022, we’ve delivered over 10 million kits, the equivalent of 206 million meals.

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Seeds of Hope

Access to seeds has become a challenge for many Ukrainians due to the conflict. Our Seeds of Hope program provides essential seeds to families and communities, empowering them to grow their own food and support long-term resilience.

Spreading Joy

During key holidays like Easter or Christmas, WCK ensures families can celebrate with traditional meals, bringing warmth and a sense of normalcy during difficult times.

Local Partnerships

We partner with local restaurants and kitchens across Ukraine, empowering them to prepare meals for their own communities. This not only supports local economies but also helps sustain families in need.

Meet the restaurants feeding Ukrainians impacted by war

Stories from the ground

Halyna

“It’s painful… But we are thankful to the volunteers who support us with food and vegetables.” Halyna from Bilohirka lost everything when war reached her southern Ukrainian village. She spent weeks sheltering in a cellar. Her home was destroyed. Now, she and her daughter live in a restored section. WCK provides food to meet their needs and bring comfort. #ChefsForUkraine

Oleksandr

"The WCK food is 10 out of 10, just like in the best restaurants. Today’s cutlet was very tasty. Last time, we had some delicious ribs. Everything is always great. This support is very important because as you can see behind, our house was severely damaged, we don't have a proper house; we live in a modular home built on our land. It only has one room, bedroom, no kitchen, no toilet, just a place to sleep."

Andriy

Andriy, 58 years old, is immensely grateful for the assistance, "I am very happy that we are getting food kits from WCK. We feel that someone cares about us. Because here you can't earn money, you can't buy food. My workplace was bombed."

On the frontlines

Since our #ChefsForUkraine efforts began, our teams have supported families on the frontlines and in communities liberated from Russian occupation. With support from restaurant partners and our committed Ukraine team, we continued to provide meals and food kits for families living through unthinkable circumstances. Watch the videos below to see how our teams are reaching communities under constant threat of attack.

Donetsk

Life in Donetsk Oblast remains difficult as many residents have no gas, electricity, or water and live in constant fear of Russian missile attacks. WCK continues providing hot meals, food kits, and places to get warm for families in need.

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Kherson

In the de-occupied Kherson region, communities are trying to adjust to life without reliable water, electricity, or gas. WCK provides grocery kits to families, ensuring they have access to food and a network of support.

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