"Meal preparation is our most popular volunteer opportunity. Help DC Central Kitchen's staff prepare over 5,000 meals each day by cutting, chopping and peeling thousands of pounds of food!" Dress code Due to health regulations, volunteers who do not follow this dress code will not be allowed to work in the Kitchen. Volunteers must wear: Long pants (no pajama pants and no spandex pants please) Closed-toed shoes (no sandals or mandals) Tank-tops are not allowed No exposed midriff (so leave the belly shirts at home) Arrive by 8:45 for orientation. Try to travel light, as locker space is limited. Volunteers are invited to stay for lunch at noon. The main kitchen is accessible by Metro train. The closest stop is Judiciary Square on the red line. Limited metered street parking is also available. The main kitchen is located at 2nd and E Streets NW in a blue-gray building. Look for DC Central Kitchen signs and follow the long driveway off E Street to the service entrance.