The inside story of how one nightclub manager and his team of chefs, convicts, addicts, and professional do-gooders built one of America's leading nonprofit organizations. Purchase this powerful account today!
Praise for The Food Fighters
"Robert Egger and DC Central Kitchen...changed my life and I have never looked back. Their story will open a door to a new way of thinking about bringing dignity and hope to those in need."
-- José Andrés, James Beard Award winner and Chef/Owner of ThinkFoodGroup
"The women and men of DC Central Kitchen are in the business of changing lives. I have felt first-hand the energy and enthusiasm in that basement kitchen, and it's infectious. This book is a testament to what is possible when we break down stereotypes, rethink old models, and challenge ourselves to become true agents of change.”
-- Carla Hall, Co-Host of ABC's The Chew
"A feel good story of amazing proportions, this book shows one good idea can lead to amazing results – all it takes is a vision and a little drive. The story is one of perseverance. Not everything in life will come easily. There will be walls and blockades, but with endurance and a little bit of creative thinking, these walls are scalable. This story provides life lessons that can be applied in personal struggles, professional struggles – whether for-profit or non-profit, and is an example of how even the “little guys” can do big things. The story shows us that where we plan to take our lives is not always where we’re meant to be. Adaptation, second chances, selflessness are all take away lessons from The Food Fighters."
--Rebekah Hale, Epicurean DC (Read the full review here)
Media Coverage of The Food Fighters
NPR's The Salt: "Beyond Charity: Turning The Soup Kitchen Upside Down" by Allison Aubrey and Dan Charles. Includes 15-minute radio interview with author Alexander Moore and DCCK Founder Robert Egger.
The Georgetown Dish: "Kitchen Revolutionaries Fêted at Liaison" by Beth Solomon.
Thank you to Ithaca College, American University, and George Mason University for making The Food Fighters part of your curricula on nonprofit management, social enterprise, and service learning!
Photo Credit: Ezra Gregg
Praise for The Food Fighters
"Robert Egger and DC Central Kitchen...changed my life and I have never looked back. Their story will open a door to a new way of thinking about bringing dignity and hope to those in need."
-- José Andrés, James Beard Award winner and Chef/Owner of ThinkFoodGroup
"The women and men of DC Central Kitchen are in the business of changing lives. I have felt first-hand the energy and enthusiasm in that basement kitchen, and it's infectious. This book is a testament to what is possible when we break down stereotypes, rethink old models, and challenge ourselves to become true agents of change.”
-- Carla Hall, Co-Host of ABC's The Chew
"A feel good story of amazing proportions, this book shows one good idea can lead to amazing results – all it takes is a vision and a little drive. The story is one of perseverance. Not everything in life will come easily. There will be walls and blockades, but with endurance and a little bit of creative thinking, these walls are scalable. This story provides life lessons that can be applied in personal struggles, professional struggles – whether for-profit or non-profit, and is an example of how even the “little guys” can do big things. The story shows us that where we plan to take our lives is not always where we’re meant to be. Adaptation, second chances, selflessness are all take away lessons from The Food Fighters."
--Rebekah Hale, Epicurean DC (Read the full review here)
Media Coverage of The Food Fighters
NPR's The Salt: "Beyond Charity: Turning The Soup Kitchen Upside Down" by Allison Aubrey and Dan Charles. Includes 15-minute radio interview with author Alexander Moore and DCCK Founder Robert Egger.
The Georgetown Dish: "Kitchen Revolutionaries Fêted at Liaison" by Beth Solomon.
Thank you to Ithaca College, American University, and George Mason University for making The Food Fighters part of your curricula on nonprofit management, social enterprise, and service learning!
Photo Credit: Ezra Gregg