Archive · 28 Oct 2025
World Central Kitchen Serves Free Meals to Furloughed Workers
World Central Kitchen, a charity that usually helps people in war zones and after disasters, is now helping federal workers in Washington, D.C. because of the government shutdown.
The shutdown has caused many federal employees to be furloughed, meaning they aren't working.
Because many aren't getting paid, it's hard for them to get food.
World Central Kitchen, founded by chef Jose Andres, is giving away free meals with options like vegetarian dishes, meat options, fruits and water to help.
They plan to continue helping federal workers throughout the shutdown.
World Central Kitchen is providing free meals to furloughed federal workers.
The service began during the US government shutdown.
Meals include vegetarian and meat options, fruit, and water.
The effort is based in Washington, D.C., at Canal Park.
The organization was founded by chef José Andrés.
- Who
- World Central Kitchen, founded by José Andrés, is providing meals.
- What
- Free meals are being provided.
- When
- As of October 27, 2025, and during the US government shutdown.
- Where
- Washington, DC, specifically at Canal Park.
- Why
- To support furloughed federal workers affected by the government shutdown.
- Organization
- World Central Kitchen
- Founder
- José Andrés
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Service
- Free meals
- Target
- Furloughed federal workers
- Date
- October 27, 2025