Chef Jose Andres on Food Aid in Conflict & Disaster Areas

José Andrés, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, joined the National Press Club for a discussion on addressing global food and water security during times of conflict and national emergencies. Chef Andrés discussed a variety of topics including efforts to expand humanitarian aid to Gaza, helping farmers in Ukraine, and assisting with natural disasters in Chile, Texas, and Japan. In addition, he discussed his feelings about politics and efforts to work with world leaders to connect those in need with food. “If you take food seriously, chances are we will have less wars,” said Chef Andrés before describing food security as a national security issue and stating that he hopes food can be an agent of peace and not become an agent of war. close