“A hot meal tells them someone, somewhere, cares”

- Chef Jose Andres

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military operation against Ukraine, triggering mass displacement and exposing civilians to relentless attacks. Millions of Ukrainians sought refuge within the country and abroad, facing immense challenges—including ongoing missile strikes, disrupted supply chains, and widespread food insecurity.

World Central Kitchen responded immediately, setting up at a 24-hour pedestrian border crossing in southern Poland to serve hot meals. Their efforts quickly expanded across Europe and into Ukraine, where they now deliver millions of meals directly to communities in need.

This film was recorded in those first few days of the invasion.