Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!
At FareStart, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. For more than 30 years, we have prepared and delivered meals throughout the Greater Seattle area, providing over 19 million meals to local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers, and schools.
Volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily production of approximately 2,365 meals. No kitchen experience is required — this is a great opportunity for hands-on volunteering, team building, and giving back to the community.
Because our meal programs rely heavily on volunteer support, attendance is very important. If you are unable to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister as soon as possible so another volunteer may sign up and help ensure meals are prepared for the community members who depend on them.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteers may assist with a variety of food preparation and kitchen support tasks based on skill level and comfort, including:
- Assembling and wrapping sandwiches
- Washing, peeling, and cutting produce
- Cutting bread for croutons
- Portioning, assembling, and labeling meals
- Preparing kitchen organization materials such as flashcards and labels
- Galaxy Building Garage: approximately $16
- Paid lot across the street: approximately $14
- Free street parking available nearby
- Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby
- Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoes
- Full-length pants
- Comfortable clothing that can get dirty
- Long hair tied back
- Please do not volunteer if you are feeling sick
- FareStart is a mask-friendly environment
Location
Community Meals Kitchen – Galaxy Building
635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Parking & Transportation
Shift Times
Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arrival Instructions
When you arrive, please call the kitchen at 253-260-4266 for assistance entering the building.
Volunteer Attire
Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:
Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.
