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Students and teachers receive free clothing at ‘The Wardrobe’ [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Students and teachers received free clothing Thursday as part of The Wardrobe’s “Back To School Open Wardrobe Day.”

Both their Philadelphia and Lansdowne locations are participating in the event to help everyone feel good as they head into the classroom.

“I think this is important because a lot of kids, even youth that are in college, don’t always have the money to afford new clothes,” says Kierra Crafton from The Wardrobe.

“It’s a good opportunity for them to come and grab the things that they need. They can go around like a shopper would and grab the items that they want, and then bring it to us and then we’ll bag it up for them,” added Crafton.

Everyone with an ID received six items for free, but every day at The Wardrobe, teachers and students receive 10% off their purchase.

The nonprofit uses donated clothes to inspire change.

The proceeds from sales also go right back to giving …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen