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February 9, 2021

Black or African American history is American history. Black history, poetry, art, culture, activism, music, radical ideas, and achievements have been suppressed, distorted and erased for centuries due to constant and pernicious racism and white supremacy in the US. By actively investing in learning, celebrating, and lifting up African American voices and history at FareStart, we challenge anti-blackness and begin to become an organization based in our values of diversity, equity, inclusion

2020: Hope Was Not Cancelled

January 28, 2021

FareStart employee packing meals that will be distributed to those most in need in the greater Seattle area.
Photo by Joshua Lewis

Despite the pandemic, FareStart experienced incredible strength, resiliency and hope in 2020. We witnessed how crisis brings the community together – even in a virtual world. In

December 22, 2020

Dear Friends of FareStart,

This is a tough holiday season for many. I hope you are staying safe and well and remaining hopeful.

With COVID-19 surging and continuing restrictions taking a toll, more people than ever are struggling to get by. That’s why I’m reaching out to ask for your help.

A Recipe from Chef Timothy Delling

December 16, 2020

The holidays may be different this year, but the power of good food to bring joy remains the same. That's why I'm sending this recipe your way. It's one of my favorites!

Enjoy it for yourself and share it with your friends and family.

There was always a culture of food in my family. My grandparents were all

November 20, 2020

For the first time, the FareStart community gathered together virtually on October 18 to celebrate and support our mission at our annual Gala. Although we were not in the same room, the overwhelming support was tangible.

Our deep thanks to our auction committee and all the donors, bidders and viewers (over 1,000!) who made this a true celebration of community,

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Have You Made Your Gift to FareStart This Year?

November 12, 2020

If you have, we thank you for helping us meet the growing demand for emergency meals and job training in our community and beyond!

If you have yet to give or would like to help more, please consider supporting our mission and work today with your donation.

Your gift can determine how many meals FareStart produces to feed the hungry and food insecure in our community. Every meal matters.

Your gift can determine how many students FareStart

Meet FareStart’s Board of Directors!

November 12, 2020

The FareStart Board of Directors is a hardworking volunteer group that guides our organization, making sure our work stays on mission, ensuring that we continue to innovate, and keeping us on sound footing financially. It has been extra challenging to do this work in 2020, and our board members have been key partners to our leadership team in enabling FareStart to respond quickly in the pandemic and resulting business closures and hunger crisis. Their partnership in our dedication to

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Virtual Training at FareStart - The Second Pivot

November 12, 2020

As most supporters likely know, FareStart reoriented its business operations rapidly in March in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We ramped up our ability to address food insecurity and hunger relief efforts in our local community and in many others through our national Catalyst Kitchens network. All our businesses closed with the exception of our Community Meals Program, which took on thousands of new emergency meals for vulnerable people isolated by the pandemic – youth and adults facing

August 31, 2020

Imagine if everyone in a position to do so stepped up to the plate to help the nonprofits that are doing critical work at a time of previously unimaginable need. Our communities’ outlooks and prospects could look quite different.

While giving is declining overall in an economic downturn, the

What's Ahead for FareStart

August 31, 2020

FareStart, along with the rest of the nation, is learning to live with a high degree of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mourning losses along with our community and striving to contribute positively every day. We are also looking with hope toward a post-COVID-19 future.

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