Since 1992, FareStart has helped people transform their lives through food one person, one job and one community at a time providing real solutions to poverty, homelessness and hunger. The organization teaches the work and life skills needed for people to succeed in the foodservice industry and in life. Through their Seattle area restaurants, cafés and catering and their programs that provide nutritious meals to shelters and schools, FareStart students get practical work experience and an opportunity to move on to higher goals and aspirations. FareStart 25 Years of Transformation is a collection of stories and recipes from leading chefs, FareStart graduates and supporters that captures the history of the nonprofit organization and its impact in the community. The book is a United States winner of the 2017 Gourmand Cookbook awards. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support FareStart programs. - from Amzon