How DC Central Kitchen Keeps Expanding While Other Nonprofits Shrink

This Chronicle of Philanthropy article profiles 2023 H2HC Prize for Innovation winner DC Central Kitchen and the organization’s approach to addressing hunger by pairing nutritious meals with workforce development, local food procurement, and community partnerships. The article explores how a diversified funding model, a focus on long-term economic mobility, and a commitment to measuring and sharing impact have enabled the organization to expand its reach despite growing financial pressures, offering lessons for nonprofits seeking sustainable, systems-focused solutions to food insecurity.