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.
💸 School Funding, Student Voices: DEEL Workshop Recap
💸 School Funding, Student Voices: DEEL Workshop RecapIn May, FEEST Student Organizers met with Mustafa from the City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) for a deep dive into how school funding works and what role levies play in shaping the...
Fresh, Free, and Full of Power 🍊
Fresh, Free, and Full of Power 🍊This Image is of FEEST Students + Staff, standing at their Fresh Fruit's and Veggies produce table!At Chief Sealth and Rainier Beach High Schools, something bold and beautiful is growing: Student Organizers are transforming snack time...
Rooted, Radiant, Relentless: Celebrating Women Who Lead With Heart
🌸 Rooted, Radiant, Relentless:Celebrating Women Who Lead With HeartA colorful graphic with an orange, pink, and purple background featuring doodle-style patterns. Four FEEST staff members—Jess, Heena, Hanan, and Yuna—are pictured smiling across the center.This Women’s...
Breathe, Move, Reflect: A Mindfulness Journey with Doula Lo
Breathe, Move, Reflect:A Mindfulness Journey with Doula LoImage is of Doula Lo and a flyer showcasing the workshop they led on the 19th of February!On February 19th, our community came together for a powerful and nourishing evening with Doula Lo, a full-spectrum...
Now Hiring: Food Access Manager
Position: Food Access ManagerReports to: Organizing DirectorClassification: Full time, ExemptPriority Deadline: 10:00am February 19, 2025 but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Ideal start date: March 1st 2025Salary: $70,000...
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