City of SeaTac’s first community garden is scheduled to open the spring of 2017 at North SeaTac Park adjacent to the botanical and Japanese gardens. The community garden will have small garden plots available to SeaTac residents for rent (April 1-October 31). Plants grown on the rented plots are for personal use, donations or to…
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News & Stories
Check out stories from fearless entrepreneurs and community-builders. And read the news to stay up-to-date with FIN and our partners.
FIN’s newest staff member shares views on cultural identity as an Iraqi-American.
Sheelan Shamdeen, FIN Program Assistant Sheelan Shamdeen, a Kurdish-Iraqi refugee, began working with FIN as a graduate of Project Feast’s Apprenticeship Program. Also a client of StartZone at Highline College, she and her sister found support in planning their own Iraqi catering company – Soozveen. But catering is only a small part of her story.…
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Food Systems Roundtable Coming Up!
Join the conversation! The Regional Food Policy Council is hosting a WA State Food System Roundtable November 17th from 3-6pm at the Puget Sound Regional Council offices in Seattle. See the flyer for more details.
Jaqueline Garcia: Community Food Advocate
At 31, Jaqueline Garcia is a force of nature. From empowering Latina mothers to small business advisor, it was motherhood that was the catalyst for her to become a community leader and fuel her ambition.
Deadline Extended – Sept 28th
Are you passionate about food systems change and uplifting the voices of South King County? Join our team! FIN is hiring for a part-time Program Assistant. Applications are due Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
FIN is Hiring!
Are you passionate about food systems change and uplifting the voices of South King County? Join our team! FIN is hiring for a part-time Program Assistant.
First FIN Tour: Renton Farmers Market
Attention community members interested in starting a food business working at a food business! FIN is kicking off a series of local food business tours. Participants will get an inside look at local businesses and commercial spaces, our first being the Renton Farmers Market. Want to sell at a farmer’s market? Join us for a FREE tour of…
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Healthy Eating Community Conversation
What is Healthy Eating Like in Your Community? The Healthy King County Coalition, in partnership with The Family Resource Center at Angle Lake, is hosting a community conversation. Participants will receive a complimentary meal and grocery gift card, and childcare will be provided. Space is limited, so register quickly! Monday, August 22nd, 2016 12 (Noon)…
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Introducing FIN Tours
The Community Engagement Work Group is getting ready to launch a year-long series of food business tours. Starting in August, one tour will be held during the last week of every month. The goal is to get an inside look at local businesses for community members interested in starting a food business or working for…
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FIN Center project
We are just two weeks from completing the business plan draft for FIN Center at the Matt Griffin YMCA. Next steps include having a joint meeting with Pilot Kitchen Work Group to ensure the work happening there will inform the programming at the FIN Center, slated to open 2018.