Chef José Andrés: Serving meals in a war zone

Chef José Andrés and his non-profit World Central Kitchen have provided a vital lifeline in disaster areas, serving more than 60 million meals, from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to hurricane-battered Houston. Now they are giving aid in Ukraine, the first time chef Andrés and his people have operated in a war zone. Correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Andrés about his mission; and with director Ron Howard about his new documentary profiling Andrés and his organization, "We Feed People."
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[@hopenguyen2687]

Dear Mr. Jose Andres, The United States and The World will be much better, if there are more people like you. Thank you for your kindness !!!

[@cesarleon4353]

Hope I agree with those words

[@lawmolins4775]

Donated what I could to this wonderful org. He is not just in Ukraine.

[@waltergodsoe5526]

A congressional medal of honor for Chef Andres

[@ingothitrust5248]

A Nobel Prize would be more poetic. Andres represents the best of humanity, which knows no borders with him.

[@janetbeebe6578]

Every time I hear Jose talk he brings tears to my eyes, because I don't understand why all men can't be like him. Jose is a real man, a real human being. Bless him and W.C.K.

[@lindagardenlady]

100%!! We need more like him in the world!♥️♥️

[@The_Anglo_Saxon-Celt]

@DavidGreg 1184 🤣🤣🤣

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Such an amazing guy teaching the lesson of humanity.

[@vegetariansuniteworldwide8091]

Chef Andres should win the Nobel Peace Prize!

[@terrikesler1823]

Absolutely!!!

[@c.m.169]

And the Congressional Medal of Honor

[@MiPolska-em3ty]

I was volunteering at a refugee camp in Poland on the Ukrainian border. World central kitchen not only feeds the refugees but also the volunteers. It would be easy to give cheap food, but they are making quality food. I sat and ate this food with Ukrainians every day. It’s an amazing organization.

[@Buttercup697]

I had your pierogis at the border 😉🇺🇦🇲🇨💙💛

[@IBMDOCTOR]

Thank you !!!!!!! For your help , and all who did and will , God bless you all !

[@chucklosinski7439]

Compassion and empathy. The world needs more Jose’s.

[@annsmith7207]

God bless, José! And Godspeed to you and to World Central Kitchen!

[@mindakahn9964]

Walking the walk. This is what makes a hero. Thank you Ron Howard.

[@verican68]

Bless this man and his foundation. May they always protected, guided and loved every where they go.. thank you for inspiring the world and showing your love for life!

[@tinahooper7324]

"You can only turn right or left if you are moving forward." Powerful words from a wonderful man.

[@sandrabarnett1499]

What amazing man.

[@cds1848]

Jose Andres is one of the best humans alive these days...and, his restaurants are amazing. I truly love this man and his humanitarian efforts.

[@deerhoda7574]

Chefs eyes tell you what a lovely sincere man he is.

[@msherry01776]

Chef José is my hero of heroes. My family knows that my idea of a great gift is a contribution to World Central Kitchen. Chef José for President of the World!

[@nursemedic17]

I salute you Chef! Much respect. We need more people like you!

[@gusgus8134]

An absolute real life Super Hero! If he doesn't have a Nobel Peace Prize he better darn sure get one!❤️

[@crogger321]

I believe he's nominated for one

[@ediebaxter6194]

God bless. Thank you Ron Howard for filming it.

[@mililaniman]

These cooks are true heroes. I look forward to watching the documentary.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Gracias Chef José Andrés ! Usted hace la diferencia cada día que viaja a darle de comer a toda esa gente necesitada,especialmente ahora con esa vergonzosa guerra en Ucrania ! Gente como usted debería regir este mundo,no locos de poder como el ruso !

[@DDee-oi6kn]

What a worthy cause - God bless this man.

[@cesarleon4353]

Andres is a world class hero, hope their are millions like him, so God keep helping the chef doing what he does best, feed the people the need the most.

[@carmensantana1374]

Thank you chef Andre 😁💌🫂🙏☮️

[@hnttakata713]

Jose deserves a medal of honor

[@simoneserrao18]

Thank you Mr. Andres and your team 🙏❤

[@papabear2515]

Such an incredible charity to contribute to - really making life changing differences to so, so many across the globe.

[@appnzllr]

The soldiers of WW2 refused to accept the moniker "Hero", because the heroes where the ones who died. After a certain point you have to be willing to accept the fact that their actions make them heroes. Chef Jose is a hero - along with all the people who work with him and contribute to the effort.

[@ramiyazje]

I find Jose to be such an inspiration. I'm living in Syria right now, people around me are going without food on a regular basis. I wish I can help somehow but I have zero resources. It pains me to see members of my own family and my closest friends going without food. Hunger is EVIL!

[@TanningMiami]

an angel with food

[@silverlve70]

This is the kind of commitment and care this world needs more of. Thank you José y que Dios te bendiga.

[@rubencastaneda7953]

What an awesome, awesome chef helping feed the hungry. May GOD continue to bless and guide you through the world especially in war torn Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@kevinclarke1222]

Wonderful man the world needs more like him.

[@SergioAndrade77]

This man deserves a peace Nobel and everyone's support

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

He has phenomenal organizational skills to pull off what he does.

[@lindamurns1245]

Ow, this is a truly amazing human being! Bless you !!!!

[@snugliwugli]

My 22 y.o. son left Seattle in March to join Ukraine foreign legion. We understand the irresistible pull to help humanity. My son said he wouldn’t be anywhere else. It makes me happy to see public people helping and inspiring more to help.

[@2012photograph]

You know Heaven will special spot for him all kindness at appreciate time.

[@angiegaryshort4745]

🌻 💞 Many blessings to you & each person who helps you. May you always be blessed with the food & supplies you need. May God protect each of you & your kitchens. Thank you for feeding people! You have a big heart. 💖 ✝️

[@sallycasas4170]

A true Bodhisattva! Compassion, transparency, integrity and accountability for all!

[@philippapay4352]

Thank you Ron Howard for documenting what is being done on the ground by ordinary people in response to the needs of others and their ability to shift gears as conditions change. Chef's/WCK's ability to respond to sudden changes to get people fed is remarkable.

[@pollytiks3885]

It’s the modern day miracle of fish and bread. Thank you for the opportunity to share in this experience.

[@trishadaho2385]

I love him so much! May he always be blessed. And may the people he and his team serves feel that they are seen and loved with every meal. 💙

[@MsCoolGemini]

Im thankful he stays safe and is able to feed the hungry.🤗

[@bbygrlpt2]

Hero!! God bless him💖

[@lyudmilasushko8672]

My mother in Ukraine, Sushko Tamila, 83 years old, received a grocery set from World Central Kitchen (in the village of Svitloghirske, Poltava region). Great gratitude to people with a big soul!!! This is a fight between good and evil. While some are bombing and shelling us, others are feeding us

[@JacobElyachar]

Thank you Chef Andres and the staff of World Central Kitchen showcasing the power of humanity.

[@marycrocker7087]

What a humble servant. ❤️. Thank you for all you do.

[@calvert747]

Your kind words are appreciated 🌸@ Mary Crocker 🍀

[@absenteeadvisor]

God Bless you, Mr. Andres, and to the members and workers of the World Central Kitchen.

[@soljrny]

He's an inspiring human being and I donate to WCK whenever I can.

[@lynnyhen]

What a wonderful human!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

To complete the thought..he expressed the necessity to action rather than thought and planning so succinctly, with an elegant simplicity and direct manner. How he manages everything could stand as an example for many, if not us all.

[@c.m.169]

Jose Andres is a worldwide treasure and thank God for WCK.

[@genagena127]

Thank God for the willingness

[@48162342]

So much respect, will check out all his restaurants now!!

[@teresakelton8286]

Inspirational story!

[@Mary-fv4bn]

How can you join this organization? I’m serious . They need help. This is beneficial to mankind in so many different ways. When you treat the sick and the hungry the world is a better place for all of humanity .

[@loralor8203]

Amazing man with the heart of gold..

[@calvert747]

Thanks for your kind words @ Lora

[@cindythomas5895]

God always Bless this man 🙏❤️

[@TM-yn4iu]

"What a wonderful world" the world is something we can't control and so disturbing - but the wonderful world comes from people like this....just as a flower will pop up between the cracks in the most disparaging place.

[@toughflowers5088]

I love what he said at the end, always move forward

[@dianevarga4976]

The work WCK does is amazing.

[@calvert747]

Thanks for your kind comment @ Diane Varga 🌹🌷🍀

[@HDYaqui]

We need more Humans just like these two!!! 🙏🏽💕💕🙏🏽

[@pattyhernandez4524]

God bless him, always helping people in the worse time of their lives 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@calvert747]

Thanks for your kind words @ Patty🌷🌹🍀

[@gardenroom65]

This is his. Real passion.. it’s why he has become famous… respect ❤

[@moniqueosby7709]

I ❤️ Chef Jose Andres! He brings the sunshine in the darkest moments🌟🌈

[@calvert747]

Thank you for your kind words @ Monique Osby 🌹🌷🍀

[@milliechalk8398]

He gets my money every single month. I so appreciate this man.

[@jam3sbrad]

quoting Chef José Andrés "...every hour you are planning is one hour you are missing... you can always be driving and you may decide to make right or make left and you don't know if you are taking the right turn, but let me tell you one thing my friend you will only be be able to turn right or left if you are moving forward."

[@Babumoshaaai]

“I wasn’t trying to be detached” 👍👍

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Love him!

[@emk4395]

Great story.. Great reporting.. Thank you!

[@patmckinley9966]

I would get involved in him because he takes action and doesn't just talk about it! .

[@peacenow4456]

This man and his enterprise deserve a Nobel Prize, UN Humanitarian Award, money to keep going!! Ah, Ronny, perfect filmmaker for this.

[@wengrrrl1]

If he doesn't get a Nobel Peace Prize then that laud is a joke. No One deserves it more than Jose Andres❤. He brings Peace to a world that desperately needs it. ☮️

[@MrJimmy1953]

A Saint. Simply A Saint.

[@hnttakata713]

WCK is awesome

[@CarmenHernandez-cc6kz]

Jose Andres he the beat chef 👨‍🍳 in the world 🌎 helping’s people’s around the nación feed them.God bless him and his job

[@ralphrivero3496]

Great job

[@yogawithjengentleyoga3614]

Beautiful man

[@charlottehanna790]

Thank you.

[@calvert747]

Thank you for your kind words @ Charlotte Hanna 🌹🌷

[@patmckinley9966]

May God bless him and his work.. he needs to post or better yet a live request form him where we can help and how, please?

[@calvert747]

You're most welcome respectfully 🌷 and your kind words are appreciated 🌹🍀@ Pat McKinley 🌷

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

Growing up in Orange County I saw myself and my own family in the Bluffs

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

My hats off to all the shops and anybody who's going into Ukraine you have mad respect for me the other thing is I really wish that Ron Howard would take over TV because it's getting so predictable I'm lucky I read stuff like Sherlock Holmes stuff like that but he doesn't and he was bored to tears yesterday cuz everything on TV was so predictable and I'd like to see more stuff about real honorable people

[@susieusmaximus5330]

"Spasibo guapa." Como le amo.

[@Coffeecup.0110]

❤️

[@briangomer1461]

can we talk about his perfect beard

[@thepracticalmagicoffrugall3017]

pleeese leave a link to donate to his organization

[@lobodiablo841]

And people will still say it is all fake

[@mitchkent68]

Give him the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@franceswelch5834]

As sad as our world is .. There is still more goid people in the world than bad....

[@laozhai]

Tears and inspired good example for us

[@fiddlingaround]

Hero.

[@catspaw455]

Because GOD has His Back.🙏

[@QuickThink688]

Do any of the profits go toward' Chef's foundation? Maybe if Mr. Howard approached his stories as a documentary or a docu-drama instead of a profit making action film then people are more likely to believe the stories.

[@c.m.169]

It is a documentary and he says so. I'm sure a portion goes to WCK.

[@marthagonzalez5528]

Slava bog Adoni please bless this man in every area of his life in Yeshua name amen .✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🕊

[@waiting4aliens]

Jose Andreas is proof angels walk among us. He cancelled his agreement to open a restaurant in the Trump Washington Hotel because of TFG's remarks about immigrants.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Lil' Opie Cunningham!

[@victormodjeski4173]

I grew up catholic, learned all the bs, don't believe any of it, all nonsense..this man is a saint

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Isn’t it so often the case that examples of the most simple conclusions can come from the least expected source?

[@season808]

Where he was when the Iraq / Afghanistan War was going on??..