Food Pathways Program Archives

Food Pathways Program student working with a chef trainer to lift a tray of wrapped bread

March 27, 2025

Culinary Training Expands and Evolves

Students huddle in groups of three, excitedly creating their menus for the three-course meal they’ll cook, plate and serve to classmates. They’re...

FareStart graduate Rachael with Chef Ethan Stowell on Guest Chef Night

March 10, 2025

Racheal’s Story: Building Confidence Through Self-Discovery

Racheal (she/her) took her first steps toward a culinary career four years ago, when the case worker supporting her through a low point in life...

A selfie of Row in front of a sign for RTC

February 14, 2025

Row’s Story: From Dream Deferred to ‘Almost Famous’

There are few places where Row (she/her) feels more at home than in a kitchen. Cooking is her happy place. And food is her love language, especially...

January 21, 2025

Juju’s Story: Resettling, Rebuilding and Refocusing

Ever since she was a little girl, Juju (she/her) has drawn great joy and comfort from cooking. She grew up with the savory aromas of traditional...

December 2, 2024

Tennessee’s Story: Standing Tall

Tennessee knew it was time to change his situation and set out on a journey to do so. After a messy divorce, custody battle, and struggles with...

November 14, 2024

Jessi’s Story: Everyone Needs a Hero

Jessi (she/her) has a story to tell, and she’s proud of it. She came to FareStart in 2018 on work release from prison, completed FareStart’s...

Jason (left) at Guest Chef Night with Victor Steinbrueck

November 8, 2024

Jason’s Story: “This Program Was My Rock”

Jason (he/him), graduated from FareStart’s Food Pathways Program in October. We were honored that he shared his story at a recent Guest Chef Night...

Julio, FareStart Food Pathways Program Graduate

September 11, 2024

Julio’s Story: Walking the Extra Mile

Julio (he/him) walks with a cane due to nerve damage in his leg. That would normally have disqualified him from working in a kitchen, but FareStart...

Chef Laura chopping carrots in the kitchen

February 21, 2024

Chef Laura: Drawing Inspiration and Hope from Guest Chef Night

Laura (she/her), a FareStart graduate and FareStart sous chef, generously and openly shared her story at our first in-person Guest Chef Night since...