Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited World Central Kitchen's regional headquarters in Amman on the final day of their two-day humanitarian trip to Jordan
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The nonprofit's Jordan office coordinates food relief across the region, including aid operations into Gaza
World Central Kitchen was the first philanthropic partner of the couple's Archewell Philanthropies, which they founded after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020
Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryspent the second day of their Jordan visit spotlighting a cause long close to their hearts.
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Jordan Country Office of World Central Kitchen in Amman, marking their first stop on the final day of their two-day humanitarian trip.
Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, stepped out together at the nonprofit's regional headquarters, where World Central Kitchen coordinates food relief and humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
The visit carried personal significance for the couple. World Central Kitchen was the first philanthropic partner of their charitable organization,Archewell Philanthropies, which they founded after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.
World Central Kitchen was founded by chef José Andrés to provide fresh meals in the immediate aftermath of crises, and Prince Harry and Meghan remain active supporters of the organization.
As deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, theDuke and Duchess of Sussex stepped in to help— pitching in to serve meals, donate supplies and meet with those affected at World Central Kitchen's hub in Pasadena. The disaster struck close to home for the couple, who live about 90 miles north of the L.A. area with their children,Prince Archie, 6, andPrincess Lilibet, 4.
Exclusively speaking to PEOPLE, Andrés said that he was "just glad that they show up like so many others."
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"I consider them friends," the restaurateur said about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. "I know they are in the spotlight — not just in America, but in Britain — and what I can tell you from what I know is that they don't have to, but they decide to do it."
On Thursday, Prince Harry and Meghan met with World Central Kitchen teams coordinating regional food operations from Amman, getting a firsthand look at the organization's frontline work.
The California-based couple's charitable organization, Archewell Philanthropies — originally launched as the Archewell Foundation before being rebranded in late 2025 —partnered with World Central Kitchen in 2020to build a series of community relief centers in disaster-prone regions. The collaboration focused on strengthening food security, with centers established in Dominica and Puerto Rico.
Continuing this collaboration, Archewell Philanthropies has also supported the development of four community relief centers around the world and the globe, andWorld Central Kitchen's food aid in Ukraine.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Jordan trip was announced just aftermidnight on Feb. 25, local time. Their office said the couple would join Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), for a two-day visit focused on humanitarian health response, mental health and support for vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement.
On Wednesday, Harry and Meghan attended a World Health Organization roundtable hosted by Dr. Tedros, toured a youth center at Za'atari Refugee Camp, and visited Amman's Specialty Hospital to meet medical evacuees recently transferred from Gaza.
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