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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have partnered with World Central Kitchen through their non-profit, the Archewell foundation.
Founded by José Andrés, World Central Kitchen helps to feed communities in the wake of natural disasters.
The Sussexes are funding four Community Relief Centers through Archewell, with the first two opening in Dominica and Puerto Rico.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry s Archewell foundation has a new partner: World Central Kitchen, the non-profit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés that helps feed communities around the world, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. As
Bloomberg reports, Meghan and Harry are funding four Community Relief Centers for the non-profit, which will begin as service kitchens in emergency situations before potentially transitioning into schools, clinics, and community centers. The first centers will open in Dominica and Puerto Rico, both of which suffered immense damage due to Hurricanes Irma
Harry and Meghan announce partnership with Chef José Andrés & World Central Kitchen
- It marks the first publicly announced philanthropic project of their non-profit Archewell Foundation.
- The first of the four centers is being built on the island of Dominica. The second will be set in Puerto Rico. They will also work with Chef Andrés to bring additional partners to build more Community Relief Centers around the world.
- Statement from Chef Andrés: “We are more energized than ever to continue this vital work and we’re proud that it will be hand in hand with Archewell Foundation and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. I have come to know both of them well, and believe that their values are directly aligned with what we stand for at World Central Kitchen.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced Archewell s first partnership.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are partnering with celebrity chef José Andrés to build a series of Community Relief Centers. Even during a year of unimaginable hardship, there are so many amazing people willing and working tirelessly to support each other, the couple said in a statement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced Sunday that their new charity has partnered with the World Central Kitchen and its celebrity chef to feed the hungry in disaster-stricken areas around the world.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex s non-profit group,
Archewell, is teaming up with celebrity chef José Andrés to build a series of Community Relief Centers.