Food Pathways Program

May 27, 2026

Benjamin’s Story: Rising From Recovery to Job Readiness

Benjamin (he/him) grew up in a stable, affluent family. He did well in school, played sports, and excelled at anything he set out to do. His life...

Chef Brendan McGill (he/him) of Hitchcock Restaurant Group shares a laugh in the kitchen at FareStart Restaurant during our April 2 Guest Chef Night

April 27, 2026

Anthony’s Story: From Humble Student to Confident Leader

During his first days of training at FareStart, Anthony (he/him) played the part of a novice eager to learn. He mentioned nothing about the associate�...

March 16, 2026

Sharette’s Story: “FareStart has reminded me that I can dream again.”

Sharette (she/her) graduated from FareStart’s Food Pathways Program in February. She recently joined us at Guest Chef Night to share her story,...

Adriana, a FareStart graduate, posing with the FareStart sign in the FareStart Restaurant

January 16, 2026

Adriana’s Story: “I Am Capable, I Am Adaptable, And I Can Succeed in New Environments”

Adriana (she/her) graduated from FareStart’s Food Pathways Program in June. She recently joined us at Guest Chef Night to share her beautiful and...

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...

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...

FareStart Graduate, Angel smiling at the camera and holding a pan of peppers

July 28, 2025

Angel’s Story: Returning to FareStart Felt Like ‘Coming Home’

Many students have such a great experience in our job training programs, they go out in the workforce, excel in a kitchen or two, then jump at the...