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trof

(54,255 posts)
Mon Apr 4, 2022, 07:17 PM Apr 2022

Chefs for Ukraine near 300,000 hot meals daily.

Hours after Ukrainian forces liberated the towns of Bucha and Irpin outside Kyiv, chef José Andres and the WCK (World Central Kitchen) team were able to reach residents who had been trapped for a month. Traveling with the mayor of Irpin, they were the first new faces many had seen since the siege began.

"We brought hundreds of hot meals and 6,000 kilos of food for families to cook. Amidst images of horrific atrocities by Russian soldiers on civilians, José shared some reflections of his experience."


"Some thoughts from the train this Sunday… It’s difficult to convey the experience of going to Irpin & Bucha… You’ve all seen the photos—unbelievable to think in 21st century those horrors are happening. I promise you we
@WCKitchen
will not leave the Ukrainian people alone."

Fellow DUers, if you can help feed these these desperate people, even just a buck or two, you will actually be saving lies.
Thank you.

Just click here to donate.
https://wck.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGu1Zp7u3Dpuku2iiRtEIsYPgGkWiLX5Fmqhr11KRu8wKZOV6ZZ-rIhoCSk8QAvD_BwE


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trof

(54,255 posts)
4. You are a good person.
Mon Apr 4, 2022, 07:35 PM
Apr 2022

I sent $100, all I could afford right now.
This is one charity where just a little money does so much.
Thank you.

mitch96

(13,816 posts)
10. Just a "btw" Andre's group spends 100% of the donated money to feed people..100%
Mon Apr 4, 2022, 09:41 PM
Apr 2022

Most charities that are in good standing with CharityWatch spend 85-90% on the people. The other $$ is for administration etc.
Jose' Andres pays for the administration out of his own pocket... He's a mensch.
I also donate to Doctors without Borders... They are 85% with CharityWatch..
Fix'em and Feed'em...
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dflprincess

(28,057 posts)
11. I sent my money for Ukraine to Chef Andre (World Central Kitchen)
Mon Apr 4, 2022, 10:12 PM
Apr 2022

It was hard to decide where to send it, but I finally decided people can't do anything - even make decisions - if they're hungry. And Chef Andres was set up at the border nearly from the start.

mitch96

(13,816 posts)
13. "hard to decide where to send it".. I did not want to send my $$$ to an aid group that is a scam
Tue Apr 5, 2022, 07:53 AM
Apr 2022

or has such high expenses that the people get next to nothing.. Andres' does it right..
Too many black hearts out there when people are in need.. Slava Ukraini.
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DET

(1,266 posts)
12. A Question
Mon Apr 4, 2022, 11:56 PM
Apr 2022

We want to contribute to the food efforts in Ukraine, but my husband is concerned about being spammed relentlessly if we do. We contribute to various Democratic causes and campaigns, but the volume of emails is overwhelming - including from people and groups that we’ve never even heard of. Ironically, we get several emails a day from Trump (‘You’re one of our best supporters”, etc.) and we’ve never given him a dime. I know that this is a trivial concern, but can we expect endless solicitations from food groups if we contribute?

mitch96

(13,816 posts)
14. "can we expect endless solicitations" I get about one email a month from World Central Kitchen
Tue Apr 5, 2022, 07:57 AM
Apr 2022

If I don't want anymore solicitations from them I just unsubscribe/filter to trash or block.
His emails are more of just information on where they are in Ukraine and how many they are feeding..and asking for a donation..
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trof

(54,255 posts)
17. I got one update email about what they are doing.
Tue Apr 5, 2022, 08:00 PM
Apr 2022

Some of that was in my OP.
I've never gotten email requesting more contributions.
The WCK is the real deal.

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