Communities across Guatemala faced widespread devastation after more than 150 earthquakes struck over two days in early July. WCK provided more than 600,000 meals, including tamales, shucos, and antojito to nourish the body and spirit.
In the mountain town of Santa María de Jesús, the earthquakes caused landslides that cut off all road access and the damaged wells and water distribution systems. Working together with community leaders, WCK’s Relief Team arranged two water tankers to run around the clock, providing the community’s only source of safe drinking water. Over 15 days, WCK distributed nearly 625,000 liters of water. Thanks to local expertise and trust from nearby residents, we also opened access through private land to create a new temporary travel route while roads were repaired, ensuring families could reach help and support quickly.
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 around the world.
WCK has provided more than 500 million fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. Your donation today will be used to support our emergency food relief efforts.
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