Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳
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We all are Citizens of the World. What's good for you, must be good for all. If you are lost, share a plate of food with a stranger...you will find who you are.
Washington, DC and the world
Joined September 2009
Here reporting @WCKitchen from Pacific Coast Highway by Palisades….here is a staging/refueling area for Firetrucks and for crews to get some quick rest and food and to get new orders and to go back in.Smoky with ash flying around…they hope winds will totally stop to really get
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I’m a Catholic. My wife is a devoted Catholic. We may have our own personal views of what we would do if we had to make a decision. But our decision is ours and private. We will always support every woman to own the right to make HER own decision….#AbortionRightsAreHumanRights.
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Thank you @Nationals @MLB @astros For inviting an immigrant! To throw first pitch! In a game full of immigrants! Inviting me representing millions of first responders doing amazing work helping everyone! Specially @WCKitchen today we pass 1.5 million meals in Bahamas alone.
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Late at night 2:00 and is amazing how on every supermarket, farmers markets Etc women and men like them will work non stop to replenish every shelve. Next to the Medical staff across the world, people like them are and will be heroes to keep humanity fed! Thank them! #CoronaVirus
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Hey everyone. just finished delivering hot stews to some of the National Guard & others on this rainy night in DC. I know there’s a lot of concern about the Guard. but our city & many restaurants are making sure everyone is taken care of! One Guardsman had a message to share.
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People of the World…Reporting from the Ukraine border! This is one of the places @WCKitchen has hot meals. It is below freezing tonight & I am meeting so many refugees, families who are escaping & don’t know what’s next…We will do our best not to let them down! #ChefsForUkraine
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We are all Ukrainians right now 🇺🇦 It’s been a long day…but before I go to sleep here’s my message to you… #ChefsForUkraine
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Today @WCKitchen lost several of our sisters and brothers in an IDF air strike in Gaza. I am heartbroken and grieving for their families and friends and our whole WCK family. These are people…angels…I served alongside in Ukraine, Gaza, Turkey, Morocco, Bahamas, Indonesia. They.
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I’m announcing that On election date I will set up a water, food and restrooms support system to help people standing long hours on a line, on the different States that may have a problem handling voters! @EmCollective.
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All my beautiful hardworking people of the Federal Goverment, come to any of my places with your families at the bar between 2-5 pm for a free sandwich.Everyday until back to work! @oyamel @zaytinya @AmericaEatsTvrn @chinachilcano @beefsteak @jaleo.
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People of America…I voted today! Happens it was for this great guy @Tim_Walz for VP and my friend @KamalaHarris for President. They believe that the American dream should be possible for everyone, including immigrants like me. Who’s with me?! Go to and
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You are using images of only 3 days ago…yesterday Ashville was not under water and aid is flowing quicker than in any mission I’ve ever seen….come and join and help instead of selling stories that are not accurate….
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Dear Congresswomen: you have a room, a shower, and a plate on my family table for as long as you may be in need of one.
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From a friend in Spain: “So, there was a call on social media today in Spain to go out to balconies and windows at 22:00 to give a huge ovation to thank and support hospital workers. It’s 22:05 and I can hear the roar from the other side of the closed double glass windows.”
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Dear @RepMTG the Gazpacho police was created by me in 1993 to make sure that no one will add Tabasco or jalalpeño or strange things to my beloved soup! Please don’t blame anybody else but me…stop by for a glass anytime. Don’t forget your mask and vaccination card!😜.
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Four paellas firing today at once! Will feed 6,000 people from the paella alone! And it’s delicious!! 🥘 #ChefsForPuertoRico @paellasyalgomas
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Hey @elonmusk 👇🏼somebody here spreading lies….you have a responsibility not to do “witch hunts” of anyone. But a responsibility, that the people specially with high followers count will not spread false, or half’s truths. Politically!I know is almost impossible.But you must try!.
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People of the World…Like you, I am distraught watching Ukraine under attack. We must come together as a force for good! @WCKitchen is on Poland border delivering meals tonight—Romania soon. In addition to your donations…I am committing support from the Bezos award to Ukraine.🇺🇦
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I pray too! And you know what Jesus tells me back in my prayers? Stop praying to me, I didn’t gave my life in the cross for you to keep just praying! Pass legislation that will control guns! And stop all the killings! Don’t use my name to cover up your lack of leadership! Word!.
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Yesterday, the city of Irpin near Kyiv was liberated. Today, @WCKitchen joined the amazing Irpin mayor to deliver food to residents who have been trapped for weeks. We also went to Bucha… Cannot put in words the destruction. We will bring more meals tomorrow! #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦
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People of America. Important News: All my restaurants in DC area are closed until further notice. Here at @ThinkFoodGroup safety of employees & guests is too priority. Some restaurants will transform into Community Kitchens to offer to-go lunches for those who need a meal. (1/4)
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BIG news! In the next 48 hours #ChefsForFeds restaurants and food trucks are activating across the nation!!
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Quick report on my way to Ashville to join @WCKitchen teams, from a @WaffleHouse in Abingdon, picking up sandwiches for any hungry first responder I may find in the way! Proud of the teams responding in many states from Florida to North Carolina plus our response in Acapulco. 🫶🏻
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Dear @chrissyteigen you should raise up above all stronger. You’re A smart, happy, intelligent women, a caring mother, a loving wife, a concerned citizen caring for people in need! Look at that mirror and tell yourself: I’m awesome! 35 years cooking I have, and i learn from you😘.
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People of America! I want to talk about two photos that tell the story of food in our country in this moment. two different, painful realities that we are experiencing, and the opportunity we must seize to make sure food is not the problem but the solution 1/
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Big news! We will open a kitchen on Pennsylvania Ave this week to join private sector effort to feed federal employees during the shutdown. It’s only fair to feed Americans in need! #ChefsForFeds 👨🍳👩🍳🥘 Follow @WCKitchen for more details!
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If @ZelenskyyUa is landing in Washington DC, just coming after visiting the frontlines of Bakhmut, Just shows a great leader that has work tirelessly not only to defend his country, but freedom and democracy for all! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇪🇸👍🏻 @GOP @TheDemocrats full support is the right thing!👍🏻
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BIG news! Our government will reopen. but we will be keep cooking hot meals for the next week so that everyone has time to get paid! And @WCKitchen #ChefsForFeds will always be here in future times of need! 🍴🇺🇸
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.@elonmusk I think someone has taken over your tweeter account. Please report,we need to build longer tables, with democrats and republicans of good will coming together to keep building our democracy! But to finger point Democrats for hate…well,obviously you’ve been hacked!🥴.
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Senator @JohnCornyn you are disgrace to the great state of Texas. people are dying, people are scare, they don’t need bad jokes, but smart policy, an empathy, and reassuring them that they will be tested, that wil not be evicted from their homes. .
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Meet some of our amazing volunteers at our kitchen in The Bahamas! @WCKitchen Relief Team is preparing food that we will bring to Abaco & Grand Bahama tomorrow! We’ve been working non-stop to coordinate planes, boats and even a helicopter. #ChefsForBahamas
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People of America. tragic day for so many families. I am at DCA airport flying to meet @WCKitchen team in Kentucky responding to the tornadoes. We are working with chefs. food trucks & have WCK teams now in many communities. Will update from the ground soon. #ChefsForKentucky
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Good night everybody! I am leaving Haiti for now to meet the @WCKitchen team in New Orleans…ready to respond to Hurricane #Ida! It’s rapidly growing stronger & will be Major Hurricane when it hits tomorrow…We have multiple kitchens prepared & food stocked… #ChefsForLouisiana
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.@DrOz I’m inviting you to come with me and shop together! Buy the avocado+tomatoes you can make the guacamole+salsa for 2$ and you can make great vegetable fried rice for 12 people! Less than 1$ per person!😘#LearnToShopBipartisan
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.@elonmusk “welcome” to Twitter. Can you find time to come with me to @Ukraine to see all the suffering of the Ukranian people? @SpaceX Starlink has been a blessing,we need to keep supporting @ZelenskyyUa and the Ukranian people on their fight for freedom. Ukraine for Ukrainians!.
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The seven angels killed on a @WCKitchen mission in Gaza on Monday were the best of humanity. The Israeli government needs to open more land routes for food and medicine today. It needs to stop killing civilians and aid workers today. It needs to start the long journey to peace.
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You are not accurate. I landed there 4 days in a row. They had plenty of water . They had food. And I deliver more myself and people were in high spirits under the circumstances. We gave them cat and dog food few people had animals. Solar lights. Cleaning stuff. The team you see
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Dear friends of the @uscoastguard We did 14k meals yesterday, 20k today we could do 30k if we had your support if you had a heli free. We goa marked sites and names of the places we need to bring food! @usaid #ChefsForBahamas
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#CoronavirusUSA Supermarkets should open early mornings for 2 hours for elderly above 60, to protect them from contact with younger people. Also volunteer system for shopping and delivery should be implemented. .
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When I first arrived to Washington DC in 1993, Senator Moynihan told me - “if you love America, America will always love you back.”. Today, I’m humbled to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I know that immigrants are bridges…we build the longer tables that connect us
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People of the World…Hello from Lviv in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Let me introduce you to one of our incredible @WCKitchen restaurants here! Chef Mike & his team are cooking amazing meals…delivering multiple times each day to the train station, shelters & more in Lviv! Heroes! #ChefsForUkraine
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.@GlennYoungkin you can be democrat or republican, but you can never ever make a joke out of the life of a person. The husband of the third most important person in USA. When actually she was the target. We The People! Show empathy! Call @SpeakerPelosi and apologize! Now. 🙏🇺🇸.
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Russian missile blew up our @WCKitchen food train in Eastern Ukraine… Nobody hurt thankfully…but they are now hitting train infrastructure hard! Only 1 wagon of food fully lost, will save the rest! This won’t stop us—our amazing Ukrainian WCK teams will keep feeding the people!
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Ukrainians have many ways to fight. We are proud to support those feeding their people! Chefs, restaurants, bakers, farmers, volunteers. 🍴 #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦 @WCKitchen
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Hey guys…Finally got signal again here in Kentucky. This is Mayfield, where the destruction is beyond anything you imagine. I am proud of our @WCKitchen teams bringing meals all over & identifying food needs. We will continue to serve in the days & weeks ahead! #ChefsForKentucky
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Yes Sir! We did 13k meals today! Tomorrow 20k plus. getting 2 more helicopters tomorrow and we can double it!. we are doing many drops a day. but we don’t have refueling in Abaco and we have to fly back to Nassau, slowing things out! But.
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In Iskenderun delivering hot meals, Turkish apples, yogurt, fresh bread and food items to families who sleep in tents or in their cars. Families from around the city gather at night, in the cold, for safety and community. We activated two restaurants! @WCKitchen #ChefsForTuerkiye
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Delivering food in Bucha with the @WCKitchen team…I am grateful for the Ukrainian troops providing safety to their people as we were serving families here! I am speechless by the atrocities here… WCK will be returning with food kits that can last for a week. #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦
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I respected you when you showed up to help feeding fellow citizens in the middle of the pandemic. I respected your politics even when I didn’t agree with you. But is shameful that you blame @POTUS for an attack on Israel! Did you blamed Bush for 9/11? Be a statesman! Be a good.
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The situation on Maui is devastating. Last night @WCKitchen teams brought hot meals, fresh sandwiches made by local restaurants, water &fruit to families in and around Lahaina . Today WCK teams are setting up again with thousands of meals for people in need🙏 #ChefsForHawaii
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.@elonmusk I asked you the other day for a signature of your book…you don’t deserve it! You are a misguided dude….You have so much potential…and you are siding with the wrong side in so many issues…you can really use your power for good…@ZelenskyyUa is a good leader…you are.
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This was Zomi in Pakistan….like so many other missions….always a brave soul….an Angel…. Dear Zomi I have no words….but I promise you, your spirit will always be with us…we will always feed people, with love and kindness….you made all of us better…. You made invisible.
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Angels that the only crime they committed was feeding people….😢😔🫶🏻🕊️.
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Haitians are good people. Hard working people. @JDVance @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk @X platform have not right to spread false claims, to lie …they don’t love immigrants and they don’t love USA, a country of immigrants.
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You are responsible for everyone of those deaths…. every children that will not go to bed tonight….every children that will not wake up tomorrow and go to school….never again….because you forgot that you are here to protect people….#gunreform is what will decrease shootings!.
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Yesterday my youngest daughter Lucía graduated high school and I couldn't be more proud. I'm honored to have given the commencement speech @GatorsSR. To Lucía & the class of 2022 remember, every time you take action to solve a problem, you are changing the world. Congratulations!
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Proud of @POTUS @JoeBiden standing alongside and supporting Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa @ZelenskaUA …. the two leaders the world needs right now…🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸👍🏻
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This is a lie! Actually @nationalguard has an amazing operation out of Asheville….thousands of them! More helicopters I’ve ever seen in an operation….tones of goods dropped….I see civilian planes landing, civilian helicopters delivering. As @WCKitchen helicopter no issues!
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This is what @realDonaldTrump and his people believe about Latinos and Puertoricans…and Haitians and Mexicans and actually about anyone that is not like them…. @KamalaHarris @TeamKamala will support Latinos and will work hard to be a President for all.Americans! @Vegalteno.
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Actually, it happens that I’m a proud American citizen. but when 1 in 6 families doesn’t have enough to eat, I’ll be prouder when the White House & Senate find the political will to fight this hunger crisis. “For I was hungry and you gave me food. ” Merry Christmas @AnnCoulter!.
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As an immigrant and a cook, I’m so humbled @TIME shared the story of one more person trying to help. but I share the honor with the millions around the world feeding humanity especially in these uncertain times. Not I the Person, but WE the PEOPLE @WCKitchen we will be there!.
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Massive response by @NationalGuard @USArmy @fema many planes helicopters etc responding to #HurricaneHelene2024 supported by Ashville Airport personnel! @WCKitchen we just deliver 200 barbecue sandwiches so they have a good bite between missions! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
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And I will offer again Free Sandwiches to the poor men and women of the federal government, republicans and democrats, at every restaurant of mine in DC for lunch until they get paid again!.
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I respect a person’s right to politically support who he chooses but these are not normal times!. So I ask u Steve Ross to use your conscience! Cancel this fundraiser for @realDonaldTrump You are a good man.Don’t support a candidate whose goal is to drive my beloved USA apart! 🙏
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Thank you @realDonaldTrump for showing me everyday that we did the right thing pulling out of your hotel. #smartbusinessdecision 😏.
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.@RepAndyHarrisMD I will retire and run for your seat…you are a disgrace making so many lies and hateful rhetoric. Maryland deserves better specially in my favorite state in the USA…. Maryland!.
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Some thoughts from the train this Sunday… It’s difficult to convey the experience of going to Irpin & Bucha… You’ve all seen the photos—unbelievable to think in 21st century those horrors are happening. I promise you we @WCKitchen will not leave the Ukrainian people alone 🇺🇦
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On our way to Bucha & Irpin again! We @WCKitchen have 2 trucks filled with 5,000 kilos of food…plus 600 hot meals from a WCK restaurant in Kyiv. We are meeting the Mayor to escort us & make sure everyone is safe…There is huge food need & curfew starts soon! #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦
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What’s happening in Afghanistan breaks my heart…but the outpouring of support from people across America helps glue it back ❤️🩹 Our @WCKitchen team at Dulles Airport saw even more refugees today….They had to go bring hundreds of extra meals & are still serving! #ChefsForAfghans
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People of America! Next Wednesday, all across the country let’s order from our favorite local restaurants! We can support the local economy and keep each other safe. I will be doing it! @JoeBiden’s inauguration will be a celebration of democracy, of longer tables! #WeThePeople.
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I submitted my resignation last week…my 2 year term was already up 🤷♂️😅. I was honored to serve as co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. My fellow council members - unpaid volunteers like me - were hardworking, talented people who inspired me.
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Ok @Nationals can we celebrate with a giant Paella of Arroz con pollo for all the team! And some great Dominican food?
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My dear friend @ZelenskyyUa…well deserved! You are a hero to so many. It has been the honor of a lifetime that with @WCKitchen I have worked side by side with you and the people of Ukraine…bringing hope one plate of food at a time!
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Im not anti-trump @realdonaldtrump I’m an American Spanish immigrant that believes that We the People is more powerful than I the Person.
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I’m humbled by the invitation, and I realize is a big big big honor but I really hope that by Saturday night all of WASHINGTON will be celebrating that the @Nationals are the 2019 @MLB World Series Champions. 🙏😘😘👨🍳⚾️🏆.
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It’s a lie! Undocumented make things happen, pay taxes, and You Mr. President build towers with them, run golf courses with them, made wine with them. It doesn’t cost America what you say! Actually we are all richer because them. and it’s wrong! Without them economy collapse!.
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One more day increasing food output and locations…This is one of our @WCKitchen kitchens in Ashville but we are across 4 states with multiple food, trucks,kitchens, water trucks plus delivering dog food, Benadryl or Hoagies as every community has special needs! #ChefsForAmerica
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While I am in the relative safety of Lviv…I am so amazed by the meals our @WCKitchen partners are cooking in cities under attack! In Kyiv, Hospitality in Humanity prepared meat & potato filled Ukrainian pyrizhky for orphanages! #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦
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I’m heartbroken at the loss of life. families, children, in Israel & Gaza💔 @WCKitchen has been working to start operations. feeding in both Gaza & Israel today. To support these efforts for innocent families, I’m giving $1 million. I’ll share more about our work here everyday.
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Hot meal distribution today in Ukraine at the Rava-Ruska border! Huge lines as people wait to enter Poland…@WCKitchen is partnering with Caritas nuns to serve food here & the Shehyni border crossing…We will also bring them additional supplies soon! #ChefsForUkraine 🇺🇦
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Happy birthday to @KamalaHarris 🎉 🙏 thank you for paving the way forward…we are with you today and every day!
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I want everyone to know that you should not be afraid of your local “Chef” We are not planning to do an insurrection and March towards the Capital…we plan just on cooking and serve you dinner….😎.
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A small personal news! Today is the 25th anniversary I married the love of my life. Patricia! My wife, my friend, my partner, my North Star. All I’ve done is thanks to her. Anything I achieved is thanks to her. Everyday I try to be like her!
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Reporting in from Hrebenne in Poland right on the border! This road goes to Lviv in Ukraine & @WCKitchen has been serving meals to people waiting to cross from there…On this side volunteer firefighters are cooking for refugees. Amazing to see the support here! #ChefsForUkraine
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There is not such a thing a red versus blue! In many places is a small % that turns a state one or the other. What we need is leaders that work to solve problems. Not like you: You create them! You should change your apocalyptic view of USA and look at bringing people together!.
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.@elonmusk can you help us @WCKitchen keep feeding Ukraine? #FoodFighters like Starlink system, we have a network of Hundreds of restaurants feeding non stop? And then let’s go to feed the world? #YesWeCan
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Near Ukraine border…this is Sasha & Vitalii from @WCKitchen partner food truck Oh My Ramen! Both from Ukraine now living in Poland…We set up at this Accommodation Center where refugees are being bused in after crossing from Ukraine. We will be here every day! #ChefsForUkraine🇺🇦
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Thank you @CafeMilanoDC Franco Nuschese! I was a guest of the #alfalfaclubdinner2018 “everyone”welcome to the after party, but I’m the only individual not allow in? Is because @IvankaTrump told you so? You should be ashamed of yourself Franco.@washingtonpost
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After the @60Minutes interviews with both candidates, I want to share whom I’m voting for: Not Democrat or Republican but for the person that will bring USA together and will work hard for All Americans, We the People! I endorse @JoeBiden #JoeBidenKamalaHarris2020 @KamalaHarris.
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Hey, you are talking about an issue you have no idea about. Ukrainians are religious people and respectful. I’ve been to many churches there! what @ZelenskyyUa has banned is the people within the Russian church helping Putin and Russians,killing children and mothers and elderly!.
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.@SenTedCruz just said”Gun safety legislation doesn’t work” why is he protecting @NRA within hours of this massacre? Are we at war? We are not, right? So why children have to die? Senator Cruz doesn’t deserve to be a Senator for the people of Texas. Gun safety will save life’s….
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7 years ago today, surrounded by our 3 Spanish-American daughters (and with the help of Justice Sotomayor), my wife & I became US citizens. We were given the opportunity to pursue a new American Dream. Today we must demand that Congress acts so that dream leaves NO ONE behind!🇺🇸
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Speaker, you know that there is a bird flu right? And that 15% of laying eggs chicks had to be sacrificed in 2022, yes? One of the main reasons…inflation? Not so much….and by the way eggs are always a delicacy…. anything tasty is a delicacy…fried eggs?😋.
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Hello friends of @WCKitchen! I’m on the ground in New Orleans with @natemook & WCK’s Relief team…Winds are getting bad as Hurricane #Ida makes landfall…We have 3 kitchens ready with supplies already for 100,000+ meals! Now we will shelter until Ida passes… #ChefsForLouisiana
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