On episode 3, Mike Curtin, Jr., CEO at DC Central Kitchen, gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. DC Central Kitchen is a pioneering nonprofit that transforms lives by providing culinary training, nutritious meals, and employment opportunities to individuals facing hunger and poverty. With years of experience in nonprofit management, Mike is key in overseeing operations and ensuring the organization’s impactful work in the community. We’ll dive into how DC Central Kitchen addresses food insecurity, empowers individuals, and creates long-term change.

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DC Central Kitchen (@dccentralkitchen6927) 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. To learn more, please visit https://dccentralkitchen.org

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DC Central Kitchen 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. To learn more, please visit dccentralkitchen.org