The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 is calling on Cebuanos to volunteer at the Walang Gutom Kitchen, a community-based feeding program providing free, nutritious meals to individuals experiencing involuntary hunger.
Volunteer Requirements and Registration
Interested volunteers must be at least 18 years old and can sign up individually or as a group by completing an online registration form at https://forms.gle/BxYVdug5VqQGCFT67, indicating their preferred schedule and meal service assignment. DSWD 7 stated that applicants will receive a confirmation along with volunteer guidelines after registration.
“The Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu is looking for compassionate volunteers who are willing to share their time and talents in helping serve warm, nutritious meals to individuals and families experiencing involuntary hunger,” DSWD 7 said in a public announcement.
Kitchen Operations and Impact
The facility, located at Pier 4 in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, was inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 22, 2026. It is the first Walang Gutom Kitchen outside Metro Manila and serves as a one-stop hub where vulnerable individuals and families can access free warm lunches and social welfare services, including the Pag-abot Program and Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.
From June 22 to July 5, 2026, the kitchen served 3,317 free meals during its first two weeks of operation. The kitchen currently provides free warm lunches and plans to expand operating hours from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a target of serving 200 to 250 meals daily.
Encouragement for Donations
DSWD 7 Director Shalaine Marie Lucero also encouraged individuals and organizations to donate to help sustain the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu, emphasizing the importance of community support in addressing involuntary hunger.
