USA. HMSHost Foundation is to support Washington-based chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen in its Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
The HMSHost charitable organisation will present funds to provide cooked meals to aid those impacted by the hurricane, which inflicted nearly US$200 billion in damage and heavily impacted Houston.
HMSHost Corporation employs approximately 500 people in the Houston area at George Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby International airports. In continued hurricane relief efforts, HMSHost Foundation has contributed US$50,000 to various Houston-based charities.
“The determination of Chef Andrés and the entire World Central Kitchen team in response to the recent natural disasters is absolutely inspiring,” said HMSHost Foundation Director Laura Sildon. “HMSHost Foundation is proud to support this group and its efforts in Houston, a city so important to our HMSHost community.”
As Hurricane Harvey took hold in August, non-profit organisation World Central Kitchen mobilised a group of chefs to cook thousands of meals for Houston residents displaced by the storms and flooding. Chefs from all over the USA volunteered, including HMSHost Corporation’s chef partner Bryan Caswell of Reef Restaurant Group.
José Andrés and World Central Kitchen did not stop after Houston. When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the organisation again mobilised to set up kitchens and supply networks that contributed to over 2.7 million meals being served. There are plans to continue until December.
“We are so thankful for all our partners who have donated to support World Central Kitchen’s relief efforts,” commented Andrés. “We are very happy with what we have accomplished in these areas that have been hit hard by devastating hurricanes. After serving more than 2.7 million meals in Puerto Rico, [the campaign] #ChefsforPuertoRico will continue meeting the needs of the American citizens who need the most help in Puerto Rico through Christmas.”
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