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One of the barriers that keep families and individuals from meeting their daily food needs is not knowing about the resources available in the community. To increase awareness throughout the community, FIN held a four-hour workshop in June about how these programs and benefits work, who’s eligible, and how to access them. The 16 workshop…
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We’re thrilled to announce our community farm stand is returning this season, and has added a second location! We will host Namaste Farm Stand weekly at two locations: Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac and the new Tukwila Village Plaza near the Tukwila Library. Last year, FIN and our partner, International Rescue Committee’s New Roots program,…
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FIN entrepreneurs will sell delicious prepared foods at farmers markets in Federal Way and Renton this season! Mark your calendars to come visit us: Renton Farmers Market, Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. • June 5, 12, 19: Sherehe Kenya Kitchen • June 26: Taste of Congo • July 31: Naija Buka • August 7, 14: Naija Buka •…
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Join us for FIN’s 3rd Annual Resource Fair And connect with everything food!
At the end of last year, we sent several advocates to the Community Food Systems Conference. Here’s what they learned… My general perception is that the conference central topics were farming and projects/programs related to farming. One of the workshops that I attended talked about doing partnerships with churches that have land to offer farming opportunities for…
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At the end of last year, we sent several advocates to the Community Food Systems Conference. Here’s what they learned… The conferences were informative. The conference was packed full of topics, like food, community and organizational involvement, healthy eating, nutrition, social justice, gardening, and farming. It promoted public markets and encouraged better use of SNAP benefits.…
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At the end of last year, we sent several advocates to the Community Food Systems Conference. Here’s what they learned… I learned about movement-building in food systems: the case of Puerto Rico, how people have the ability to sustain themselves, besides early colonial context, production, focused on exportation. Most of their produce comes from outside…
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Sherehe Kenyan Kitchen Service Area: King County, Tacoma, and North to Everett Availability: I deliver Friday through Monday and prefer a week’s notice Contact: 253 332 1615 or lucykamau2002@gmail.com Q: Tell us about your business? I cater home-style Kenyan food and drinks. You can’t miss my signature Chai, brewed with fresh ginger, honey, and international…
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Maraki Maraki, established in 2016, is an Ethiopian coffee and catering business. Business partners Fanaye Gebeyaw and Lidia Tadlla provide Ethiopian coffee and healthy snacks through the traditional ceremony that is perfect for social occasions. Service Area: Seattle and King County Availability: Call us anytime Contact: (206) 832-5979 Q: Tell us about your business…
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Mian Dian Noodles Mian Dian is an authentic Chinese catering company run by Yanzhi Zhang and her daughter, Manchun Yu. Together, they make handmade food like they used to enjoy in China. Service Area: Within 20 Miles of Kent Availability: Delivery on Saturday and Sundays Contact: 425-524-2721 Q: What inspired you…
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