Our volunteers' commitment to our mission adds action to the belief that we can create positive change in the world. In 2022, over 1,000 volunteers donated 6,500 hours of service to FareStart at an estimated value of over $162,900!
As we celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to take some time to introduce you to a few FareStart volunteers who have inspired us with their commitment to our work this past year.
First up
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Nick is the Manager of Common Grounds Café and Catering, part of Manna on Main Street in Lansdale, PA. In addition to running the day-to-day operations at the café, Nick is also
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Michael’s career path took a decidedly positive turn last summer, when he joined the first group of students welcomed back into our kitchens for in-person job training since the pandemic began.
For the first several weeks, training focused on empowerment and employment
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Thousands of King County residents on the path to housing stability are experiencing lower stress and food-related anxiety and better nutritional health because of the freshly prepared meals that FareStart delivers to their
Dear FareStart Community,
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis – with your generous support and the support of Washington State – FareStart has provided more than 5.5 million meals to local organizations that serve youth, adults and families who are low-income or experiencing homelessness.
Millions of
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Antonio (he/him) is a recent graduate of FareStart’s Online Learning Program who heard about us from a friend who had taken the course. After hearing a lot of positive feedback about FareStart, Antonio knew exactly what he wanted to do; when the time was right, he
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In 2021, Ayu (she/her) was introduced to FareStart by a former graduate who gave her information on the program. Ayu was intrigued by the opportunities; she was hungry for change in her life and excited to gain knowledge about work possibilities out in the world. The FareStart graduate expressed how beneficial this program had been for her and
Meet Lisbeth Delcid (she/her). Lisbeth works at Together We Bake, a workforce training and personal development program for underserved women in Virginia. As Program Manager, Lisbeth helps women gain self-confidence, transferable workforce skills, and valuable hands-on experience.
“How do you make graduations special?” Mulu Belete (she/her) asks a Zoom screen full of chef instructors and trainers from 17 different job training programs across the U.S. This was the final day of FareStart’s train-the-trainer workshop, a series of trainings facilitated by
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The holidays can be a special time for gathering with friends, family and neighbors. It’s also the season of great food. FareStart Executive Chef Danielle Ott collaborated with Chef Kelli Nehls to create a delicious dish for our community--- including some of our meal clients. There’s also a vegetarian version
