José Andrés, the chief of the World Central Kitchen group, has been relentlessly working to assist Los Angeles wildfire victims and frontline staff. Jennifer Garner volunteered her time for the group to supply meals to the affected households and staff.
On January 10, the actress joined Andrés’s staff to assist convey meals from eating places and meals truck companions and distribute it. Whereas internet hosting an occasion through the Cayman Cookout at The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman, Andrés informed Folks journal that working with Garner was like collaborating with an outdated pal, although they’d by no means met earlier than.
“It looks like she was my pal since childhood,” he mentioned. “I didn’t have to inform her what to do as a result of she’ll all the time discover one thing to do on her personal,” he added. The restaurateur revealed that the Elektra actress gave hugs to individuals whereas distributing meals.
He defined that folks may neglect the gesture, however it has a “deep” impression on an individual, particularly on a catastrophe sufferer’s thoughts. “I believe that is nearly like a psychology fear that I do not suppose anyone realizes, however that is so deep and so vital,” he added.
He additional expressed gratitude for anybody who got here to assist him, even for an hour, calling them wonderful individuals. The WCK founder emphasised that these individuals, particularly celebrities, confirmed as much as assist in locations the place there have been no cameras, which makes it particular.
This assertion may confer with the criticism Prince Harry and Meghan Markle obtained after photos of them serving to L.A. wildfire survivors went viral on-line. On the similar occasion, Andrés praised the Duke and Duchess’s efforts, emphasizing that they did not do it for the cameras.
In an interview with NBC Information, Garner admitted that she used her “superstar privilege” to help WCK’s efforts. “It is identical to you have to do one thing together with your arms,” she mentioned. She then referred to as Andrés to ask if she may assist, and he was greater than welcoming.