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Dozens of students surprised with holiday gifts [Video]

Grammie’s Goodies, Leprino Foods, Paisano Realty, Inc. and others delivered donated toys to Bryant Webster students, including migrant children in need.

DENVER — Students who have arrived in Denver from Venezuela received a big Christmas surprise welcoming them into their new community – all because local businesses delivered holiday cheer.

Grammie’s Goodies, Leprino FoodsPaisano Realty, Inc., and other businesses donated toys and money to the students at Bryant Webster Dual Language School. The kids were surprised to see gifts on their Christmas list show up to their school. 

Grammie’s Goodies said the Wheat Ridge Italian restaurant transforms this time of year. “At Christmas time, the whole inside is cookies and treats,” said Vickie Corder. The restaurant is named after the original “Grammie.”

“Grammie was my grandmother, she taught me how to cook,” said Corder. With grandkids of her own now, she is honored to share that same endearing name. “I am Grammie,” Corder said. She’s been serving the …

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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