May 6, 2019
GiveBIG is the biggest single day of giving around here and we are asking for your support. This year, through the tremendous generosity of Sue and Dave Holt, Howard and Nancy Johnson and an anonymous donor, we have a $40,000
December 12, 2016
Cameka had never been very motivated in school and her attendance reflected this. That is until she heard about FareStart's Youth Culinary Program, operated in partnership with Seattle Public School's Interagency Academy. Being able to earn high school credit and a stipend, while learning new skills,
April 19, 2019
“I volunteered and donated to international and national organizations,” Jazmyn said. “but once Seattle felt like home to me, I wanted to give back to this community.”
FareStart works with more than 3,700 volunteers a year and the work they do is vital to our mission. They work
read more...April 16, 2019
Join us at the 2nd Annual KING 5 Konnected, a party with a purpose, on April 23 at the Paramount Theatre starting at 5 p.m. This event is 21 and over and will most likely sell out, so the sooner you get tickets
April 10, 2019
At FareStart, the work that our more than 3,700 volunteers a year produce is an extremely important piece in fulfilling our mission. From helping prepare meals in our Community Meals to entering data and gleaning produce to helping our students in the computer lab, our volunteers are
March 27, 2019
The FareStart Adult Culinary Program is a place for people to take an honest look at the direction they are going and make a decision to move forward out of poverty, homelessness or hopelessness. No one exemplifies that reset and pivot
March 27, 2019
Ian, a Youth Culinary graduate, talked about his experience going through the program and how the experience has changed how he looks at his future.
He first heard about the program from his school and although he was a little hesitant, he needed to do something, his
read more...March 27, 2019
Whole Foods is a long-time supporter of FareStart and on Thursday, April 18, they are proving that again with their annual 5% Day!
Five percent of any Seattle area Whole Foods Market net sales will be donated to FareStart
read more...March 26, 2019
Not only are we hosting Guest Chef Night while the FareStart Restaurant gets a refresh, we’re bringing the star power to Maslow’s Meal and Seattle Restaurant Week!
Our Guest Chef Night lineup is electric!
read more...March 22, 2019
Cory applied to FareStart’s Adult Culinary Program while still incarcerated at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. Once training in our kitchens, he had to work through setbacks and challenges but was always willing to learn. He got a job halfway through the 16-week program, and worked part-time while completing his training. He successfully graduated
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