The 20th anniversary of the Capital Food Fight fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen took place November 7th at The Anthem. Guests enjoyed bites from local eateries and cooking competitions included celebrity chef Carla Hall and former Washington National Ryan Zimmerman. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Melissa Silverman On November 7, […]
DC Central Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years of Capital Food Fight
Event features award-winning chefs on Nov. 7 at The Anthem By Southwester Staff The DC dining scene has changed a lot over the past 20 years, but one event has been there through it all: DC Central Kitchen’s annual Capital Food Fight. First hosted in 2004 by DC Central Kitchen’s […]
D.C. United Host Service Event
By Southwester Staff Ahead of the Truth and Service Classic college football game between Howard University and Hampton University at Southwest’s Audi Field, D.C. United players including midfielder Jared Stroud joined Howard University volunteers at DC Central Kitchen’s Buzzard Point location to prepare meals for delivery for local communities and […]
Nats, DC Central Kitchen Partner to Expand Access to Healthy Food
DC Central Kitchen brought a “Healthy Corner” food stand to the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy as part of efforts to expand access to fresh, healthy food. Courtesy of Kelly Decerbo/Washington Nationals By Southwester Staff At the end of June, DC Central Kitchen launched a “Healthy Corner” stand at the Washington […]
DC Central Kitchen Serves 50 Millionth Meal
By Southwester Staff In early May, DC Central Kitchen marked a milestone, serving 50 million meals over its 35-year history. Since moving into its new facility, the Klein Center for Jobs and Justice in Southwest, last spring, DC Central Kitchen has nearly doubled its daily meal production, and now delivers […]
Ambitious DC Central Kitchen Space on Buzzard Point Nears Opening
By Southwester Staff DC Central Kitchen marked near completion of construction on its new headquarters, scheduled to open this fall on Buzzard Point, with a “first look” event joined by elected officials, including DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, as well as philanthropists, community advocates and […]