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May 2019
Hope House Fundraising Dinner
We invite you to join us in support of Astoria’s Hope House of Lutheran Community Services Northwest. The evening begins with social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but you will be invited to make gifts or pledges to support the following Hope House services: Support services for families involved in the Child Welfare system Counseling for Children In-School Education and Support Children in Between Class Community Trauma…
Find out more »June 2019
Food and Fashion Makers Night
Enjoy small bites from cuisines from around the world made by entrepreneurs participating in FIN’s Food Business Incubator, and take in a fashion show featuring apparel, jewelry, and wares made by Refugee Artisan Initiative artisans.
Find out more »Job Readiness Training for Refugee & Immigrant Food Workers
Project Feast will be hosting a 4-day Job Readiness Training for Refugee & Immigrant Food Workers from June 17-20. This workshop series will be specifically for individuals interested in working in the food industry. Participants must be immigrants or refugees. Priority will be given to low-income individuals and Kent residents. Topics will include: Types of Food Jobs Finding Job Openings Food Worker Cards Practice Interviews Resume/CV Building Professional E-mail Writing And More! Please RSVP by contacting Laurel at laurel.g@projectfeast.org. We…
Find out more »July 2019
Community Kitchen Dinner – Summer BBQ
FREE - all are welcome! This event will feature nyama choma -- Swahili for "roast meat" -- and is co-presented by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and Wakulima USA. Please register online, or call SeaTac Community Center at (206) 973-4680. NEEDED: Volunteers who are 15 years or older to help prepare the meal. Please register by calling (206) 973-4680. Shift begins at 4:30 PM.
Find out more »Home cooked stories: a celebration of food and advocacy
FIN is teaming up with Ventures on a campaign to increase diversity and inclusion in the food industry by legalizing home cooking in microenterprise home kitchens. Network with local entrepreneurs and advocates, hear about the services that Ventures and FIN provide for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, and learn about our new campaign while sampling diverse and delicious food! Get your free tickets on Eventbrite now.
Find out more »August 2019
Migrating Meals: Flavors of Somalia
Join us for a summer evening of food and discussion at Ubuntu Street Café as we collaborate with our apprentices to feature Somali cuisine. Mohamed Ali, an apprentice in our program, is from Somalia but has lived all over the world including Kenya and Malaysia before coming to the United States. His enthusiasm for learning and his positivity is inspiring. His dream is to open a restaurant in the US. Together with our Chef Instructor, Kausar Ahmed, he has developed…
Find out more »Sullivan Center Summer Shindig
Come out for Tukwila Village Farmers Market, and stay for the Sullivan Center Summer Shindig! Celebrate summer and community with music, dance and food. Global to Local will provide free health screenings, and other local organizations will be onsite to share resources and fun.
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Journey to Peace: A Community Feast and Sharing Event
Join us for a community feast and sharing of our personal experiences and stories lead by SiSwinKlae following the Northwest Coast First People'stradition. This event is a celebration during National Welcoming Week, bringing together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. The evening will consist of a meal catered by Project Feast, facilitated dialogue along with music, and an opportunity to connect with new faces and people of all different cultures and religious affiliations. The…
Find out more »October 2019
FIN Pop-Up Fundraiser Featuring Taste of Congo
Join Taste of Congo for a delicious Congolese lunch at Boon Boona Coffee! Buy your ticket now to reserve your $15 lunch: http://bit.ly/toclunch This event is part of a series of lunch pop-ups to raise funds for the future home of Food Innovation Network's Food Business Incubator. FIN entrepreneurs are contributing their culinary talents with all proceeds going to Tukwila Village Food Hall's capital campaign. Join us for other events in the series on first and third Fridays: Sept. 6:…
Find out more »FIN Pop-Up Fundraiser Featuring Sherehe Kenya Kitchen
Join Sherehe Kenya Kitchen for an authentic Kenyan lunch at Boon Boona Coffee! Buy your ticket now to reserve your $15 lunch: bit.ly/sherehelunch This event is part of a series of lunch pop-ups to raise funds for the future home of Food Innovation Network's Food Business Incubator. FIN entrepreneurs are contributing their culinary talents with all proceeds going to Tukwila Village Food Hall's capital campaign. Join us for other events in the series on first and third Fridays: Sept. 6:…
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