World Central Kitchen

Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands missing. Overwhelmed morgues and growing humanitarian needs are compounding the crisis. Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen is providing meals to survivors and first responders.

World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit founded by chef José Andrés, mobilized to distribute food in northern Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes. The organization partnered with local restaurants and community groups to prepare and deliver meals to displaced families, rescue workers, and others in need, serving approximately 10,000 meals daily.

DC-area residents and organizations are aiding Venezuela earthquake victims through rescue operations and donation drives. Virginia’s Task Force 1 and Fairfax County teams rescued a mother and baby from rubble, while local restaurants and groups collected medical and hygiene supplies. Over 1,400 deaths and nearly 70,000 missing people have been reported.

Multiple organizations and local governments are deploying aid and requesting donations to support disaster relief efforts in Venezuela. Initiatives include setting up drop-off locations, deploying search-and-rescue teams, and providing emergency medical and food assistance.

United Way Miami launched 'Operation Helping Hands' to provide relief supplies and services to Venezuela following earthquakes. Funds raised will be allocated through nonprofit organizations actively assisting in the region. Additional donation drop-off locations and emergency fund appeals from other organizations are also mentioned.

The International Medical Corps has deployed teams to Venezuela following recent earthquakes and has been working there since 2019, focusing on health, nutrition, and sanitation programs. The organization is seeking donations to support its efforts.

Earthquakes in Venezuela caused buildings to collapse, leading to search-and-rescue operations as families searched for missing loved ones. A website created by activist Juan Carlos Viloria reported 51,893 missing persons, with 6,028 found, aiding survivors and volunteers in verifying information. The political transition under acting interim President Delcy Rodríguez, cooperating with Donald Trump after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, faces rising aid needs.

World Central Kitchen, led by Chef José Andrés Puerta, deployed a team to Venezuela following two major earthquakes. The organization previously aided Venezuelans impacted by Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and Hurricane Julia in 2022, and is now seeking donations for fresh meal distribution.

Israeli strikes in Beirut killed over 100 people and injured hundreds, according to Lebanon. World Central Kitchen Chef Aline Kamakian described the attack as a 'complete massacre' and shared the aftermath of the bombings.