Combating Hunger, Creating Opportunity


DC Central Kitchen is America's leader in reducing hunger with recycled food, training unemployed adults for culinary careers, serving healthy school meals, and rebuilding urban food systems through social enterprise.
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Giving FAQ

How do I make a gift online or by check?

Online gifts can be made using our secure online donation form.
Donations by check should be made out to DC Central Kitchen and sent to this address:

DC Central Kitchen Deposit Box
PO Box 417406
Boston, MA 02241-7406

Why the Boston address? We use a special deposit service to keep down the costs of processing your donation.

How do I make a gift of stock?
To make a gift of stock, please contact Amanda Butts for the appropriate account information at abutts@dccentralkitchen.org or 202-789-5979 x103.

What’s your United Way and CFC number?
United Way #8233
Combined Federal Campaign #67538

How do I let someone from DC Central Kitchen to speak at an event?
We love to speak at community events! Our staff is small, so unfortunately we can’t accept every offer we get. If we can’t make it to your event, we can send you videos and other materials. Please contact Liz Reinert at lreinert@dccentralkitchen.org.

Development Contacts:

Abby Elsener, Development and Communications Associate
aelsener@dccentralkitchen.org 202-789-5979 x100

Amanda Butts, Senior Development Associate
abutts@dccentralkitchen.org 202-789-5979 x103

Brian MacNair, Chief Development Officer
bmacnair@dccentralkitchen.org

Alexander Moore, Deputy Development Director
amoore@dccentralkitchen.org 202-789-5979 x104

Liz Reinert, Associate Director of Development
lreinert@dccentralkitchen.org 202-789-5979 x102

Paul Day, Communications Manager
pday@dccentralkitchen.org 202-789-5979 x109

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DC Central Kitchen


425 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001
United Way# 8233, CFC# 67538
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