Project Feast

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4a, Program Service Accomplishments:”

“I. The organization continued providing a culinary skills apprenticeship for low-income immigrants and refugees. This service is provided free of cost to the participants and includes support with job search on completion of the program. In 2024, the Organization provided over 4000 hours of training to 19 students: 12 Afghan refugees, 1 immigrant from Mexico, 2 Syrian refugees, 1 Uzbedistan refugee, 1 Eritrea refugee, 1 Nicaraguan refugee, and 1 US refugee. The Organization also partnered with 5 immigrant entrepreneurs (3 of whom were alumni of our training program) to support their growing food business by renting out our commercial kitchen at a discounted rate.”

“II. The Organization continued their Community Meals food assistance program launched in the spring of 2020. These meals are delivered to partners who provide direct services to food insecure families and seniors in South King County. In 2024, the organization prepared 7,000 meals.”

“The Form 990 is distributed to the Board for review prior to filing.”

“When there has been a potential conflict of interest, the Board member in question is expected to declare the conflict of interest and is recused from voting on the matter.”

“The Executive Directors compensation is determined, approved, and documented by the Board.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statement are available to the public upon request.”

“The Organization uses a Hybrid method of accounting in which payroll, sales tax, and deferred revenue liabilities are accrued, and all other revenues and expenses are recorded on the cash basis.”