Our Mission
FEEST trains youth of color and working-class youth to build collective power and organize for transformative and systemic change in their schools.
About FEEST
FEEST trains youth of color and working-class youth to build collective power and organize for transformative and systemic change in their schools. Our power comes from building a strong base, developing youth leaders, and running dynamic, radically joyful campaigns for systemic material change. Our work is both youth-led and multigenerational.
Our roots started in food justice and through that, we have won systemic improvements in school food in Highline and Seattle Public Schools. Since the 2020 campaign to remove police from Seattle Public Schools, we have expanded our campaign goals to include a wide range of systemic solutions that improve student wellness at school.
FEEST’s Vision for Society
We envision a society where working class youth and families of color are thriving in vibrant, politically powerful communities. We see this society built on values that include, but are not limited to:
Transformative Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice:
Eliminating oppression at its roots, prioritizing equity, and ensuring that everyone can live a healthy life on a sustainable planet.
Interdependence and Collective Liberation:
Recognizing that our struggles are linked and that we need to build trust with each other and work together to achieve liberation for all people.
Self-Determination:
Those most impacted by injustice should be the primary decision-makers on how to address it.
Creativity and Radical Joy!
We embrace our natural impulses for happiness and creativity to connect with each other, build community, and energize our movements.
FEEST’s Vision for Schools
We envision a today where youth of color and working-class youth exercise their power to change systems that serve them so that they can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. In our vision, schools are vibrant learning centers that reflect the students they serve and support the long-term growth and holistic wellness of students and our communities.
What’s Cookin’?
The latest news, events, and calls to action.
Youth Spotlight: Osman – I Want to Be Part of That
Today, we’re featuring Osman (he/him), a senior and first-year FEEST Student Organizer. In this conversation, Osman shares what brought him to FEEST, why students deserve a voice in the food served at school, and how Summer Camp opened his eyes to new possibilities...
Youth Spotlight: Aisha – A Future Bigger Than One Dream
We’re spotlighting Aisha (she/her), a rising sophomore and first-year Student Organizer with FEEST. She shares what first caught her attention about FEEST, how Summer Camp helped her step outside her comfort zone, and why students should shape the spaces and resources...
We’re hiring! Youth & Community Organizing Coordinator
Position: Youth & Community Organizing CoordinatorClassification: Full-time, Non-ExemptLocation: Seattle, WA (hybrid; mostly in-person)Salary: $72,000 - $74,000 with room to grow. Our pay ranges are non-negotiable because of our commitment to internal pay equity....
Celebrating the Tides of Change: FEEST Graduation 2026
Image is of a beautiful sunset at Alki Beach, featuring the ocean and sand, as well as folks sitting at the beach. This June, FEEST youth, their families, staff, and board members gathered at the Alki Beach House to celebrate our Student Organizers, our graduating...
School Meals for All: A Win Years in the Making
Slide through to see some photos of FEEST Fam, past, present, and future at Mayor Wilson's Press Conference!This is a big one, and we’re celebrating it the way it deserves. On April 28, Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new spending plan for the FEPP Levy, a citywide...
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