FareStart is a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 20 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for nearly 6,000 people to transform their lives, while also serving over 5 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children.

Recent News

FareStart is excited to announce a lineup of special events happening throughout 2012 in celebration of our 20th anniversary! Click here to learn more about our 20th anniversary and to view a list of upcoming events—and stay tuned throughout the year for additional information and ways to celebrate!

FareStart’s 20th Anniversary Bash! | TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Saturday, June 9, 2012 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Fremont Studios
General Admission Tickets: $120
Please join us for a special anniversary celebration featuring tastes from 20 top Northwest chefs and restaurants, beer and wine from 20 local breweries and wineries, cooking demonstrations, live music, appearances by special guests, and much more! For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, please click here.

Other News

FareStart students, grads, staff and friends celebrate the generosity of our supporters at Community Dinner, May 2 at the FareStart Restaurant.

GiveBIG a BIG Success!
Thank you to our 177 wonderful donors who made FareStart’s GiveBIG campaign on May 2 such a success! Including our $30,000 matching pool, we raised $70,238—even more than last year! And that doesn’t yet include the stretch pool coming from The Seattle Foundation and their incredible sponsors! FareStart received donations from Washington, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, and North Carolina.