WCK is responding in Brazil after a powerful tornado struck the state of Paraná in southern Brazil.
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#ChefsForBrazil
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#ChefsForBrazil
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
WCK is responding in Brazil after a powerful tornado struck the state of Paraná in southern Brazil.
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#ChefsForBrazil
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#ChefsForBrazil
Beyond cooking with us, they’re donating additional meals, serving as a hub for water, clothing, and tarps, and mobilizing a powerful volunteer network.
#ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
#ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
March 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Beyond cooking with us, they’re donating additional meals, serving as a hub for water, clothing, and tarps, and mobilizing a powerful volunteer network.
#ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
#ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
WCK met Evani while distributing meals in her neighborhood in southern Brazil. She immediately recognized Angélica from our local #ChefsForBrazil team and greeted her with a hug. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
WCK met Evani while distributing meals in her neighborhood in southern Brazil. She immediately recognized Angélica from our local #ChefsForBrazil team and greeted her with a hug. (1/2)
Working alongside local leaders like Marcelo (left, photo one), WCK and restaurant partners are delivering hot, nourishing meals—ensuring families have the food and fuel they need to begin recovering. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
March 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Working alongside local leaders like Marcelo (left, photo one), WCK and restaurant partners are delivering hot, nourishing meals—ensuring families have the food and fuel they need to begin recovering. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
In Matias Barbosa, Brazil, our partners at Lourdes Square Gastronomía are cooking traditional marmitas—rice, pasta, beans, minced beef, and vinaigrette vegetables—to bring hot, comforting meals to families impacted by floods. Lourdes Square has stepped up in extraordinary ways. #ChefsForBrazil (1/2)
March 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
In Matias Barbosa, Brazil, our partners at Lourdes Square Gastronomía are cooking traditional marmitas—rice, pasta, beans, minced beef, and vinaigrette vegetables—to bring hot, comforting meals to families impacted by floods. Lourdes Square has stepped up in extraordinary ways. #ChefsForBrazil (1/2)
After the floods in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Arthur & his wife Vivi, from the Emporium do Chef restaurant, started cooking for their neighbors. Now, with WCK support, they're delivering hot meals to the affected communities.
#ChefsForBrazil
#ChefsForBrazil
March 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
After the floods in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Arthur & his wife Vivi, from the Emporium do Chef restaurant, started cooking for their neighbors. Now, with WCK support, they're delivering hot meals to the affected communities.
#ChefsForBrazil
#ChefsForBrazil
WCK is responding in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where severe rainstorms have caused landslides and flooding. WCK teams are working to serve meals to families and first responders.
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#ChefsForBrazil
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#ChefsForBrazil
February 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
WCK is responding in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where severe rainstorms have caused landslides and flooding. WCK teams are working to serve meals to families and first responders.
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#ChefsForBrazil
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#ChefsForBrazil
In southern Brazil, Valdirene, of Panificadora Fornello, has been running the bakery for 37 years. The team is preparing 1,500 brigadeiros—chocolate truffle beloved in Brazil. These treats will be shared at a WCK-supported community gathering for families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In southern Brazil, Valdirene, of Panificadora Fornello, has been running the bakery for 37 years. The team is preparing 1,500 brigadeiros—chocolate truffle beloved in Brazil. These treats will be shared at a WCK-supported community gathering for families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
Chef Valdirene & her team at Panificadora Fornello, a family bakery, have mastered traditional Brazilian breads and pastries, including pão francês. Valdirene & her family used the bread to prepare sandwiches that WCK distributed to communities in Paraná recovering from the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
November 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Chef Valdirene & her team at Panificadora Fornello, a family bakery, have mastered traditional Brazilian breads and pastries, including pão francês. Valdirene & her family used the bread to prepare sandwiches that WCK distributed to communities in Paraná recovering from the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
10-year-old Marcela from Brazil was helping her family clean up their home after the recent tornado when she met WCK teams. She immediately jumped in to help, bringing food and water to her relatives as they worked to recover. #ChefsForBrazil
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
10-year-old Marcela from Brazil was helping her family clean up their home after the recent tornado when she met WCK teams. She immediately jumped in to help, bringing food and water to her relatives as they worked to recover. #ChefsForBrazil
In southern Brazil, as communities clean up after the recent tornado, WCK-provided meals are bringing comfort & connection. Our partner, Route Foodtruck, served Brazilian-style hot dogs. First responders & neighbors shared a meal, while kids took extra to bring home. #ChefsForBrazil
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In southern Brazil, as communities clean up after the recent tornado, WCK-provided meals are bringing comfort & connection. Our partner, Route Foodtruck, served Brazilian-style hot dogs. First responders & neighbors shared a meal, while kids took extra to bring home. #ChefsForBrazil
In southern Brazil, WCK’s team stopped at Fornella, one of our restaurant partners. Viridiana & Patrícia prepared sandwiches for families impacted by the tornado. With the car packed full of meals, we headed to Rio Bonito do Iguaçu to distribute lunch in hard-hit neighborhoods. #ChefsForBrazil
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In southern Brazil, WCK’s team stopped at Fornella, one of our restaurant partners. Viridiana & Patrícia prepared sandwiches for families impacted by the tornado. With the car packed full of meals, we headed to Rio Bonito do Iguaçu to distribute lunch in hard-hit neighborhoods. #ChefsForBrazil
In Brazil, our partner, Ângela, of Restaurant Vila Palmeiras, knows that food is love. While working with WCK's #ChefsForBrazil team, she feels inspired by how community members show up for each other.
“It’s beautiful to be part of something that brings people together," she said.
“It’s beautiful to be part of something that brings people together," she said.
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In Brazil, our partner, Ângela, of Restaurant Vila Palmeiras, knows that food is love. While working with WCK's #ChefsForBrazil team, she feels inspired by how community members show up for each other.
“It’s beautiful to be part of something that brings people together," she said.
“It’s beautiful to be part of something that brings people together," she said.
The WCK team met Cleusa and her son Elias—both of whom are blind—while distributing sandwiches in Vista Alegre, Brazil.
WCK teams served them meals, and both expressed deep gratitude. Elias told us that although he couldn’t see us, he “visualized a big hand blessing” our work.
#ChefsForBrazil
WCK teams served them meals, and both expressed deep gratitude. Elias told us that although he couldn’t see us, he “visualized a big hand blessing” our work.
#ChefsForBrazil
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The WCK team met Cleusa and her son Elias—both of whom are blind—while distributing sandwiches in Vista Alegre, Brazil.
WCK teams served them meals, and both expressed deep gratitude. Elias told us that although he couldn’t see us, he “visualized a big hand blessing” our work.
#ChefsForBrazil
WCK teams served them meals, and both expressed deep gratitude. Elias told us that although he couldn’t see us, he “visualized a big hand blessing” our work.
#ChefsForBrazil
🇧🇷 Check-in from Rio Bonito, Paraná!
WCK’s Lucas is in the epicenter of a rare tornado that struck southern Brazil on Friday. Entire communities were caught off guard by the storm’s strength. Our #ChefsForBrazil teams are serving sandwiches and hot meals to families affected.
WCK’s Lucas is in the epicenter of a rare tornado that struck southern Brazil on Friday. Entire communities were caught off guard by the storm’s strength. Our #ChefsForBrazil teams are serving sandwiches and hot meals to families affected.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🇧🇷 Check-in from Rio Bonito, Paraná!
WCK’s Lucas is in the epicenter of a rare tornado that struck southern Brazil on Friday. Entire communities were caught off guard by the storm’s strength. Our #ChefsForBrazil teams are serving sandwiches and hot meals to families affected.
WCK’s Lucas is in the epicenter of a rare tornado that struck southern Brazil on Friday. Entire communities were caught off guard by the storm’s strength. Our #ChefsForBrazil teams are serving sandwiches and hot meals to families affected.
Meet Lucas, who helps manage WCK’s #ChefsForBrazil restaurant partnerships. He works closely with local restaurants to ensure their teams prepare enough hot meals for communities recovering from the tornado. As a chef himself, he also helps make sure the meals are comforting & full of local flavors.
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Meet Lucas, who helps manage WCK’s #ChefsForBrazil restaurant partnerships. He works closely with local restaurants to ensure their teams prepare enough hot meals for communities recovering from the tornado. As a chef himself, he also helps make sure the meals are comforting & full of local flavors.
The smell of Brazilian churrasco fills the air inside WCK restaurant partner Três Fronteiras. Their barbecue is full of flavorful meats like frango à passarinha (crispy chicken) & picanha (a locally beloved steak cut), which bring a taste of home to families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The smell of Brazilian churrasco fills the air inside WCK restaurant partner Três Fronteiras. Their barbecue is full of flavorful meats like frango à passarinha (crispy chicken) & picanha (a locally beloved steak cut), which bring a taste of home to families impacted by the tornado. #ChefsForBrazil
Our #ChefsForBrazil teams provided hot meals that Daiane helped distribute, ensuring local families get the support they need. To read more about our response in Brazil, visit wck.org/relief/brazil-tornado-25. (2/2)
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Our #ChefsForBrazil teams provided hot meals that Daiane helped distribute, ensuring local families get the support they need. To read more about our response in Brazil, visit wck.org/relief/brazil-tornado-25. (2/2)
WCK teams met Daiane at the Centro de Idosos, one of the few large buildings in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu that survived the tornado. She has been working here nonstop to coordinate volunteers and donations for impacted residents. #ChefsForBrazil (1/2)
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
WCK teams met Daiane at the Centro de Idosos, one of the few large buildings in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu that survived the tornado. She has been working here nonstop to coordinate volunteers and donations for impacted residents. #ChefsForBrazil (1/2)
In Paraná, our #ChefsForBrazil team is working with the Italian Federation of Chefs to serve meals to families impacted by the tornado. Locals—including staff from a daycare that was destroyed—are cooking side by side to prepare 1,500 plates of prato feito, a beloved meal of rice, beans & protein.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In Paraná, our #ChefsForBrazil team is working with the Italian Federation of Chefs to serve meals to families impacted by the tornado. Locals—including staff from a daycare that was destroyed—are cooking side by side to prepare 1,500 plates of prato feito, a beloved meal of rice, beans & protein.
WCK’s Arthur is on the ground in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, where floods and landslides have upended daily life. Since yesterday, our teams have been delivering meals—moving with urgency to ensure families have access to fresh food in the immediate aftermath of this disaster. #ChefsForBrazil
February 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
WCK’s Arthur is on the ground in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, where floods and landslides have upended daily life. Since yesterday, our teams have been delivering meals—moving with urgency to ensure families have access to fresh food in the immediate aftermath of this disaster. #ChefsForBrazil
Leonie’s home was so badly damaged that she is living with her sister while they rebuild. They were grateful for the delivery of marmitas, a traditional Brazilian lunchbox meal—they said the comforting food was just what they needed. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Leonie’s home was so badly damaged that she is living with her sister while they rebuild. They were grateful for the delivery of marmitas, a traditional Brazilian lunchbox meal—they said the comforting food was just what they needed. #ChefsForBrazil (2/2)
WCK met local churrasqueiro Fábio just a few days after the tornado in southern Brazil while he was cooking a churrasco on the street for his neighbors. Our teams were inspired to do this the WCK way, and Fábio joined us to make it happen—a traditional churrasco for 2,500 people. #ChefsForBrazil
December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
WCK met local churrasqueiro Fábio just a few days after the tornado in southern Brazil while he was cooking a churrasco on the street for his neighbors. Our teams were inspired to do this the WCK way, and Fábio joined us to make it happen—a traditional churrasco for 2,500 people. #ChefsForBrazil
WCK’s #ChefsForBrazil team met Arlette as she helped clear debris from her daughter’s home, which was destroyed by the tornado that hit southern Brazil.
She's one of many locals supporting their families as recovery begins. With our partners, WCK is providing nourishing meals as people rebuild.
She's one of many locals supporting their families as recovery begins. With our partners, WCK is providing nourishing meals as people rebuild.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
WCK’s #ChefsForBrazil team met Arlette as she helped clear debris from her daughter’s home, which was destroyed by the tornado that hit southern Brazil.
She's one of many locals supporting their families as recovery begins. With our partners, WCK is providing nourishing meals as people rebuild.
She's one of many locals supporting their families as recovery begins. With our partners, WCK is providing nourishing meals as people rebuild.
In Rio Bonito, Brazil, WCK teams and local churrasqueiro Fábio came together to prepare a community cookout for 2,500 neighbors recovering from the tornado. Fábio started at 5am, building the fire & hanging 2,000+ pounds of meat over the flame. He tended to the fire for seven hours. #ChefsForBrazil.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In Rio Bonito, Brazil, WCK teams and local churrasqueiro Fábio came together to prepare a community cookout for 2,500 neighbors recovering from the tornado. Fábio started at 5am, building the fire & hanging 2,000+ pounds of meat over the flame. He tended to the fire for seven hours. #ChefsForBrazil.