Childcare Meals

Childcare contract meals are an important component of FareStart’s businesses structure. In 2006, we provided more than 220,000 meals to 23 Seattle-area childcare centers, including Head Start programs. These meals were prepared by our students who are working hard to transform their lives and to build new futures for themselves through culinary training and employment within the food service industry. Supervised by our team of skilled Chef Instructors, our students produce high quality meals that follow CACFP and USDA nutritional guidelines.

Our childcare meals are an easy and less expensive alternative to in-house meals service; in 2006, our cost for lunch was $2.32 for ages 0-5 and $2.66 for ages 6-adult. Our hard-working team of FareStart drivers offer you convenient delivery of the meals which are family-style service. Meals can be delivered either hot or cold (for on-site heating), depending on your program’s preference.

FareStart can provide a variety of meals, including breakfast, snack and lunch (vegetarian and vegan meals are available). Please refer to our sample menu for an example of the diversity of food we provide and the strict attention we pay to nutritional balance and guidelines.

Why FareStart Contract Meals?

Healthful, nutritious meals
Excellent variety and excellent vegetarian and vegan options
Convenient delivery
Easy and less expensive alternative to in-house meal service
Competitively priced – price per meal ($2.32 ages 0-5, $2.66 ages 6-adult)
Superior customer service
Meets CACFP and USDA nutritional guidelines

Want more information? Have questions? Let us know! Contact our Operations Assistant at contractmeals@farestart.org or 206-267-7619.