Main Partners
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World Central Kitchen
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. WCK has been providing hot meals in Lebanon through Sawablessed since 2020
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Mayrig
Mayrig has been serving authentic Armenian cuisine since 2003. Through all our humanitarian responses, the Mayrig kitchen has always been present to support with equipment and personnel
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Batchig
Since 2013, Batchig redefined the concept of Modern Armenian Lebanese cuisine. As part of its CSR, the Batchig brand has been providing support through equipment, kitchen and personnel
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Lahmajun
Lahmajun is a Lebanese dark kitchen concept serving authentic flatbread. Since COVID-19 and the Beirut explosion response, Lahmajun has been serving the people with its food and kitchens
Kitchen Partners
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AND
AND is a local NGO in Akkar, established to serve the growing needs of its community through awareness, advocacy, capacity building and direct support to children, youth, women and local authorities
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Buco
A stylish restaurant, offering gourmet burgers and a wide selection of shareable plates in the heart of Saifi. Under the leadership of Chef Tarek Alameddine, Buco has been among the first to respond to the IDPs crisis in 2024
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DUNYANA
Dunyana is a local NGO established in 2019 with the aim to respond to vital needs and strengthen the resilience of underserved and vulnerable communities. Dunyana has been providing hot meals in the Zgharta area
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Farah fdn
Farah Social Foundation is a local NGO that aims to support vulnerable communities through food security. FSF opened its kitchens doors to cook with us thousands of meals that cover the Chouf area
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Karamel
Karamel crafts unforgettable culinary journeys, fostering connection and celebration with every event. As a response to the 2024 IDPs crisits, Karamel provided thousands of meals daily to families
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L'Arabesque
L'Arabesque is an international restaurant with a large kids playground located in the heart of Baabda. L'Arabeque supports the IDPs located in the Mt. Lebanon shelters around Hammana
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LACODE
LACODE is a non-profit organization in Baalbeck, Lebanon, dedicated to fostering harmony, within local communities. LACODE has been providing hot meals to IDPs in Baalbeck daily under harsh conditions
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LSR
Lebanese Social Responsibility (LSR) , a youth bases & lead organization committed to empower youth and advocate social responsibilities. LSR is covering the Byblos area with us for thousands of IDPs daily
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Lunchbox
Family-owned & operated kitchen, creating delicious experiences for corporate and private events. Lunchbox joined our fight against hunger and provides lunchbox meals for families in Antelias & Dbayeh
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Moulin D'Or
Moulin D'or Mazraa is a Lebanese bakery offering bakery delights, fromagerie, charcuterie & meals. Since the large scale response in Beirut, Moulin D'Or has been providing thousands of hot meals to IDPs
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Pick'a Bite
A modern Lebanese sandwich and combos eatery, Pick'a Bite joined our fight against hunger and started immediately providing thousands of hot meals daily to IDPs around Beirut and Mount Lebanon
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Phoenicia
A Beirut landmark, Phoenicia Beirut is a five-star hotel nestled in the heart of the city since 1961, offering world-class services. Since the Beirut response Phoenicia's team has been cooking thousands of meals for IDPs
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Ruwwad Al Tanmeya
Ruwwad Al-Tanmeya is a regional non-profit community development organization that works with disenfranchised communities through education, youth volunteerism and grassroots organizing
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Souk El Tayeb
A social enterprise promoting & preserving culinary traditions, rural heritage and the local environment via multiple projects. Souk El Tayeb opened its doors and hearts to cook for thousands of IDPs daily
Response Partners
Established in 2005 and chaired by Tanya Saadé Zeenny, the CMA CGM Foundation addresses social needs and utility. Mirroring the CMA CGM Group, a leading family-run business in transportation and logistics, the Foundation is driven by a sense of responsibility, a spirit of solidarity, and a passion for entrepreneurship. The Foundation focuses on two key missions: humanitarian aid and education for all. Facing crises, the Foundation leverages the expertise in transport and logistics solutions of the CMA CGM Group to deliver essential humanitarian supplies. It also supports access to quality education, professional training and integration, as well as educational and social innovation. Throughout the Beirut IDPs crisis, Fondation CMA CGM funded thousands of hot meals to our displaced brothers and sisters.
SPHERE Building Tomorrow - SBT is a local non-for-profit organization established in 2018 to address community needs through building the capacities of vulnerable groups. SBT operates across Lebanon to empower youth, women, men, and people with disabilities with various opportunities in livelihood and social stability sectors to promote community empowerment, resilience, and socio-economic stability. SPHERE has been supporting our operations in the Chouf area and in Beirut’s suburbs.
The Neighborhood Initiative mobilizes the full power of AUB for the public good in Ras Beirut, promoting the neighborhood’s livability, vitality, and diversity through innovative outreach activities and multidisciplinary research, aiming to encourage critical citizenship. Throughout the response of the World Central Kitchen and Sawablessed with IDPs in Beirut, The AUB Neighborhood Initiative provided us with pertinent data of more than 2,000 IDPs which led to them receiving the right kind of support.
WFP brings life-saving relief in emergencies and use food assistance to build peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. In 2024, we partnered with WFP to distribute hot meals on IDPs as well as equip some of the kitchens.
Nusaned is a humanitarian, community-based and volunteer organization believing in collaboration for the greater good. Between Oct '23 and Oct '24 Nusaned provided us with crucial support to reach IDPs in the South of Lebanon mainly and Beirut & Mount Lebanon. Their timely assistance allowed us to maximize our response efficiently within the short window available.