Chasing coronavirus-infected cruise ships around the globe might not sound like the best idea right now—but for José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen (WCK), feeding those…
Last month, the organization served meals to passengersdocked in Yokohama, Japan. Now, WCK is working with Princess Cruises again, this time sending supplies to the Grand Princess cruise ship as it approaches Oakland, California, and preparing to help once it docks today.
“The @WCKitchen team is on ground in Oakland....Ready to support State of California, @PrincessCruises & all Americans during these difficult times,”. “Today we are helping send food supplies to #GrandPrincess on vessel Miss Tammy! #ChefsForCalifornia.” Meanwhile, WCK’s Director of Field Operations Sam Bloch reported from the ground with updates on the plan. “[We are] doing what we can—in a safe way—to support the Grand Princess cruise [focusing on how] our assistance decreases the spread of this disease,” he said in aHe explains that, yesterday, they sent a boat to restock the ship—including a special request for a baby onboard—and currently, WCK has a kitchen in San Francisco preparing meals for once the ship arrives.
Needless to say, that’s a lot of people moving in a lot of different directions, all of whom will need to be fed by someone. Bloch also stated that, despite all these moving parts, “multiple firewalls” are in place to make sure there is “no crossover between the different teams,” and all protocols are being followed, even coordinating with the governor’s office. He insisted that the WCK is healthy and protected from infection. As for the people on board, we hope for the best.
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