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flag Steak and lobster meals donated to shelters after White House Correspondents' Dinner canceled due to shooting.

flag Approximately 2,600 uneaten meals, including steak and lobster, from the April 25, 2026, White House Correspondents' Dinner were donated to shelters for abused women and children after the event was canceled due to a security incident. flag The Hilton hotel freeze-dried the food to extend its shelf life. flag The dinner was halted after a man, identified as Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, rushed a Secret Service checkpoint at the hotel, was armed with multiple weapons, and opened fire, injuring one agent who survived. flag Allen was apprehended at the scene. flag The hotel staff worked through the night to prepare the meals for donation despite the challenging circumstances. flag The gesture was widely praised as a positive response to a difficult event.

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