Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Marriott Bonvoy, the acclaimed journey program by Marriott Worldwide, and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott (JWASM) Basis have joined arms to contribute $500,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK), the nonprofit based by chef José Andrés. This donation goals to considerably bolster WCK’s capability to ship meals in response to world pure disasters and crises, guaranteeing important diet and help reaches these in want throughout difficult instances. The initiative underscores Marriott’s and the Marriott household’s longstanding dedication to supporting WCK.
Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott Worldwide, introduced this donation throughout a recording of Chef Andrés’ “Longer Tables” podcast on the Cannes Lions Worldwide Competition of Creativity. The dialog touched upon shared pursuits corresponding to household, journey, culinary tendencies, and philanthropy.
This donation enhances Marriott Bonvoy’s ongoing efforts in June, the place they match all level donations to their philanthropic companions, together with WCK, as much as 25 million factors.
Capuano emphasised the significance of WCK’s work: “When there is a need, José and World Central Kitchen answer the call. We have had the privilege of working side-by-side with WCK in challenging environments after devastating natural disasters. Their work to provide critical humanitarian relief in the form of nutritious meals to the most vulnerable not only saves lives, it gives survivors hope. Beyond our donation, matching points enables our loyalty members to also show their support for this vital work.”
Mieka Wick, CEO, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Basis mentioned: “We believe in the transformative power of food and the critical role it plays in building and rebuilding communities. World Central Kitchen exemplifies resilience, and we are honored to support their extraordinary work and to help extend their reach to even more communities in need.”
World Central Kitchen has been a pacesetter in humanitarian support, delivering tens of millions of meals to catastrophe survivors and supporting neighborhood resilience via meals. This donation will straight help WCK’s important initiatives, together with:
- Emergency Meals Aid: Distributing scorching, nutritious meals to communities devastated by hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and different pure disasters.
- Capability Constructing: Coaching and empowering native cooks and volunteers to determine neighborhood kitchens and meals distribution networks, strengthening native response efforts.
“We are grateful for the long partnership we have had with Marriott and in particular, we are so thankful for this generous donation from Marriott Bonvoy and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation,” mentioned José Andrés, Founder and Chief Feeding Officer, World Central Kitchen. “We have also been the beneficiary in the past of the generosity of Marriott Bonvoy members – so the points donation, matched by Marriott Bonvoy, is also deeply appreciated. This support is a testament to the power of collective action in times of need. With this funding, we can continue to deliver hope, one plate at a time, to communities facing unimaginable challenges.”
Marriott Worldwide and the JWASM Basis have a longstanding dedication to supporting WCK’s world aid efforts each financially and operationally. Following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the corporate funded WCK’s culinary coaching program and employed many graduates in its motels. Throughout Hurricane Maria’s impression on Puerto Rico in 2017, Marriott took swift motion, not solely making monetary contributions and inspiring affiliate volunteerism but additionally changing the kitchen of Dorado Seaside, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, right into a hub for WCK’s vital starvation aid efforts. Marriott stays devoted to backing WCK’s humanitarian responses worldwide.
