WCK's Tornado Response in Brazil (Nov. 2025)

In early November, a tornado hit southern Brazil with wind speeds up to 160 miles per hour killed. At least six people were killed and hundreds injured with many more affected. The tornado caused destruction to homes, infrastructure, and essential services.

The tornado hit the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in Paraná, southern Brazil on November 7. Meteorologists classified the tornado as likely an EF3/F3 equivalent event, which is rare in the region. The tornado caused catastrophic damage, destroying 80% of the town’s structures.

Our Relief Team is working with local partners to serve meals to impacted families.

WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of food trucks or emergency kitchens, WCK provides freshly made, nutritious meals to communities impacted by disasters quickly and effectively. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis around the world.

WCK has provided more than 500 million fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. Your donation today will be used to support our emergency food relief efforts.

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