How WCK sent desperately needed food by sea to Gaza

World Central Kitchen’s team delivered almost 200 tons of desperately needed food in northern Gaza that arrived on our first maritime aid shipment to the region. Carried on the Open Arms, the cargo is part of Operation Safeena, our effort to bring as much aid as possible to Palestinians by sea.

This first maritime shipment of food, including rice, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and proteins, was organized alongside the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus. WCK teams built the jetty used to offload the aid so it can reach communities facing starvation as soon as possible.

We have provided more than 40 million meals to families in war-torn Gaza by land, sea, and air since first responding to the conflict. The opening of this maritime corridor allows us to provide millions more meals. We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at how we sent the first boat to reach Gaza in almost two decades.
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Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world.
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[hatimert]

All groups died now 💔 thank you for trying to help 😢

[RamadhanAditya.]

Rest In Peace for those who died😢. Thanks for helping them as a human, we'll not forget all of your kindness❤.

[rizalfiqrifahmiaminudin]

R.I.P for all WCK volunteers who get attacked by IDF 😔

[jh]

My condolences for your dear losses...

[itsaaronlolz]

Thank you for providing aid to people.

[asifahmad]

Thank you WCK team good job.May Allah bless you all
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[sarasimo]

نشكركم من اعماق قلوبنا. فعلا منظمه محترمة . رأيت المساعدات المقدمة في غزة، شيء رائع. نشكر جهودكم

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Thank you, thank you n thank you, for all 🙏🙏🙏

[ahamedshaamil]

May you be blessed immensely for the humanitarian work you do !

[Anna-xpyz]

So sad that the Israelis obviously didn't like that you succeded.

[ShinGodzilla]

The entire family of World Central Kitchen is so amazing, to the extent of how you help the world! Each individual is a blessing, and that’s what sets you apart from anything else, your hearts ❤️

Do not become discouraged, instead turn your power to your resilient strength, because World Central Kitchen is better and stronger than any simplistic leader or representative of any country in the world.

Personally, I’m in awe of what you can do, and so is the world, with your kindness and values. You are all in my heart, prayers and thoughts.

[TheFergarfergar]

😢 thanks. I'm so sorry... and anger

[scubaval]

Thank you! Sharing is caring! Stay safe please!

[Pamflute]

WCK workers are angels on earth, and in the spiritual realm.

[KnowerofThings]

Israel sent a clear message no one shall interfere with their ongoing geocide in Palestine

[EngineerMrHasan]

I am sad to hear the martyr of your kitchen in Gaza .
Engineer R Hasan from Pakistan.

[houcinehajahmed]

ISRAEL has a THE RIGHT TO DEFEND itself from kitchen world. They have knives u known

[johnmay]

Gaza Port has a pier ...why did WCK not use that

[RockyOasis]

Heard this is getting blocked as well, is that tru!