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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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June 24, 2025
LaTanya’s Story: Embracing One Opportunity After Another
It takes a rare mix of creativity, resourcefulness, adaptability and determination to take a promising idea and turn it into an actual business....
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April 18, 2025
Michael’s Story: Persistence Plus an Attitude of Gratitude
Michael (he/him) is excited that his kids will know how to go after a career—because they’re seeing him do it now. His vision is to open a nice...
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