FareStart News Archives

Aries, a FareStart graduate, posing with a Raccolto sign

December 1, 2025

Aries’s Story: 139 ‘Perfect Steaks’ Open Door to Dream Job in Fine Dining

Guest Chef Nights give FareStart students and graduates a coveted opportunity: to work with a renowned chef who curates the menu for an exquisite meal...

November 25, 2025

Meals that Fight Hunger, Train Students & Fuel Our Mission

Nearly every day, 1,500 fresh, nutritious meals prepared by FareStart students, staff and volunteers make their way to Seattle-area nonprofits,...

FareStart graduate Jennifer in a commercial kitchen setting during a FareStart Guest Chef Night

November 17, 2025

Jennifer’s Story: “Quiet Kid” Forges Bold Path As Culinary Entrepreneur

Some FareStart students stand out for their drive and eagerness to learn, the way they venture outside their comfort zones and embrace new challenges...

Guests at the FareStart 33rd Annual Gala

October 8, 2025

FareStart’s 33rd Annual Gala Celebrates Students & Community

The ballroom at The Westin Seattle was alive with energy and purpose on October 5 as over 600 guests gathered for FareStart’s 33rd Annual Gala...

September 25, 2025

Barista Training Updates Meet Growing Demand from Students & Employers

FareStart’s Barista & Customer Service Program is growing and adapting to give more young adults in our community the support they need to enter...

Director of Program Merlinda at Student Staff Lunch

August 21, 2025

Building Bridges to Brighter Futures: How FareStart Helped Root Strengthen Graduate Success

In Salem, Massachusetts, Root is on a mission to help young adults build independence through hands-on culinary training and employment. Their 14-week...

FareStart graduate in a kitchen setting smiling at the camera

August 18, 2025

Mari’s Story: ‘This Is My Second Life’

Mari made her mother’s dreams come true. She became a musician, playing the violin in an orchestra in Ōita, Japan. She cared for her mother through...

Amazon employees celebrating on the green during the Amazon Annual Golf Tournament benefiting FareStart

August 11, 2025

Good Times for a Good Cause on the Green

Each year, the return of the Amazon Golf Tournament signals that summer is officially in full swing. On Friday, July 25, over 260 enthusiastic golfers...

Three people talking to a job seeker at a job fair

July 31, 2025

Regional Initiative Aims to Improve the Hospitality Industry for Both Employers and Employees

On a sunny Thursday earlier in July, more than 200 job seekers streamed through an atrium at Seattle Central College, introducing themselves to one...