In 2018, more people reached out to FareStart looking for a way out of poverty and homelessness than ever before. The beloved organization provides culinary job training to youth and adults, apprenticeships, community and school meals, and much more. Despite the need for services being at an all-time high, FareStart had its highest job placement rate in its 27 years of operation.
Aside from its mission, FareStart is mostly known for its Guest Chef Night program at its recently refreshed FareStart Restaurant. A who’s who of local chefs join FareStart students in preparing a three-course meal for $29.95 every Thursday. The program has raised more than $6.2 million since 1992.