D.C. Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. DCCK’s social ventures include serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in D.C. schools, delivering fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating a fast-casual cafe.
Connie Mabli
Emerson Fellow
7th Class, 2000-2001
Neha Kohli
Zero Hunger Intern
8th Class, 2025
Stacey Roen
Emerson Fellow
8th Class, 2001-2002