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FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.
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FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for over 30 years - one person, one job and one community at a time.

10/14/2026

We’re so grateful to the BECU Foundation for a generous Right Now Grant that will help strengthen FareStart’s workforce development programs! 💚

With BECU's support, we’ll be able to serve more students, strengthen our job training programs and deepen connections with employers, helping more people move toward meaningful employment.

We’re honored to be one of 12 organizations receiving this critical funding and stand alongside BECU in our shared commitment to stronger communities across our region.

10/13/2026

FareStart’s Gala online auction is OPEN, and the excitement is real! 🎉 Well… sort of. 😂
Explore getaways, exclusive dining experiences, sports & entertainment packages, and more. Registration is free, everyone is welcome & you can bid from anywhere! Attending the Gala? You’re already registered.
Every bid supports job training for people overcoming barriers to employment.
⏰ Bidding closes Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m. PT.

💡 Found something you love? Set a maximum bid & let the auction site bid for you, up to your limit.
About those reactions: We actually asked coworkers how they’d react to seeing a spider or meeting their favorite celebrity, then swapped the question. 👀
Browse the packages & start bidding at the link in our bio!

10/12/2026

Tomorrow’s the day. 👀

FareStart’s Online Gala Auction opens October 13 at 10 a.m. PT, and anyone can bid—from anywhere.

Here are two more experiences to have on your radar:

A Year of Guest Chef Nights

Enjoy twelve standing reservations for four at FareStart Guest Chef Nights throughout 2027, plus early access to the chef lineup and reservation dates before tickets open to the public. That’s a full year of gathering around the table, discovering new chefs and supporting FareStart’s job training programs.

Preview Now https://farestartgala2026.ggo.bid/n/package/15234784

Private Belltown Speakeasy Party

Step behind closed doors for an after-hours party for just 40 guests at Brighton Jones’ private speakeasy. This package includes two tickets for an evening of bites from Radiator Wh***ey, specialty cocktails featuring Westland Distillery, a Mocel Mezcal tasting, a 1981 Macallan scotch wh**ky tasting and more.

https://farestartgala2026.ggo.bid/n/package/15237398

You don’t have to attend the Gala to take part. Preview these experiences and more now through the link in our bio, then start bidding tomorrow from wherever you are.

10/11/2026

Recently, FareStart had the opportunity to welcome Seahawks Legend Jermaine Kearse as part of the Seattle Seahawks and Boeing in Washington Team of Champions program.

Jermaine spent time touring FareStart, meeting with students and staff, taking photos, signing autographs and learning more about our work. For our students and team, having him take the time to listen, connect and recognize the work happening here made the visit especially meaningful.

We’re grateful to Jermaine, Boeing and the Seattle Seahawks for including FareStart in this year’s Team of Champions and for continuing to show up for our community.

And as the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers at home today, we’re sending plenty of FareStart support their way. Good luck, Hawks! 💙💚

10/10/2026

We’re just eight days away from FareStart’s Annual Gala, and we’re looking forward to an evening centered on community, great food and the impact of our job training programs.

Events like this are only possible because of the many partners who choose to support FareStart and the people we serve.

Thank you to this year’s Gala sponsors: Amazon.com, BECU, Microsoft, Alaska Airlines, Boeing in Washington, Charlie's Produce, Griffis Residential, Nordstrom, Allen Institute, KPMG, Seattle Magazine, Starbucks, Symetra, Bargreen Ellingson, Brettler Family Foundation, Gates Foundation, GGLO LLC/Jon and Amy Hall, Heritage Bank, Hermanson Company LLC, ISOutsource, Visit Seattle, WaFd Bank

We’re grateful to have this community behind us as we get ready for the big night.

10/08/2026

We’re grateful to Fred Meyer and the Seattle Mariners for their generous support of FareStart.

Last month, FareStart received a $50,000 donation from Fred Meyer in partnership with the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. This support helps make job training, life skills and pathways to employment possible for people working toward greater stability.

Thank you to Fred Meyer and the Seattle Mariners for investing in FareStart and our community.

10/07/2026

Good food is even better when it’s shared.

One of this year’s FareStart Gala Online Auction items is an unforgettable dinner for four from James Beard Award-nominated owner and chef Johnny Courtney and the Atoma team, featuring a six-course chef’s menu with curated w**e pairings.

The Gala Online Auction opens October 13, but you can preview items now and start planning who you’d bring along.

https://farestartgala2026.ggo.bid/n/package/15201450

10/06/2026

Who’s making your table of eight?

One of this year’s FareStart Gala online auction items is a private sushi dinner for eight at Ltd Edition Sushi, featuring a multi-course menu from Chef Keiji Tsukasaki with premium sake pairings.

The online auction opens October 13. Preview the items now through the link in our bio and start putting together your guest list.

The FareStart Gala online auction opens October 13. Preview auction items now and start thinking about who you’d bring along.

https://farestartgala2026.ggo.bid/n/package/15201522

10/05/2026

A little spice, a little sweetness—our October specials are here. 🍂

Try the Beef Churrasco: grilled tenderloin with spicy chimichurri, arugula, hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes and sherry vinaigrette. Pair it with an Apple Pie Chai, made with homemade chai, apple syrup, caramel and cinnamon.

Find them this month at FareStart Restaurant. What are you trying first?

10/04/2026

It’s Seahawks game day! As the 12s get ready to cheer on Seattle against the Chargers, we’re giving you a first look at three Seahawks items in FareStart’s Gala online auction:

🏈 A limited-edition 12s flag flown atop the Space Needle on Super Bowl Sunday—No. 8 of only 20

🏈 Four club-level seats and pregame field passes for the Seahawks vs. Giants game on December 13

🏈 A Seahawks helmet signed by Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Sam Darnold

Which one would you bid on? The online auction opens October 13. For now, let’s go Hawks! 💙💚

https://farestartgala2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list

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(206) 443-1233

Website

http://www.farestart.org/

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