WCK's Response to North Carolina Wildfires (Mar. 2025)

Multiple blazes are raging in North Carolina, leaving in their wake a path of destruction. Fueled by strong winds and low humidity, the fires have consumed over 12,000 acres and are proving difficult to contain for first responders. WCK has been in the region for six months since Hurricane Helene, supporting local residents with warm meals, fresh water, and other vital supplies. Following the recent outbreaks of the fires, WCK’s Relief Team is providing support to the hardest-hit communities in and around Haywood County while monitoring the impact of the wildfires in neighboring Buncombe, Polk, and Jackson counties. With a strong, active network of chefs and restaurant partners in the area, WCK is poised to pivot as necessary in order to best meet the needs of families most affected by the fires. Some communities in western North Carolina are beginning the road to recovery for a second time in just a matter of months, and WCK is committed to continue providing support the best way we know how—with warm, comforting meals.

WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of food trucks or emergency kitchens, WCK provides freshly made, nutritious meals to communities impacted by disasters quickly and effectively. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.

WCK has provided more than 450 million fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. Your donation today will be used to support our emergency food relief efforts.

WCK Tags:
food, relief, food relief, food security, aid, crisis, international, disaster, disaster relief, hunger, hunger relief, emergency, meals, hot meals, fresh, meals, cook, comfort, nourish, people, community, local, global, humanitarian, climate, climate disaster, kitchen, Jose Andres, chef, wildfire, North Carolina