SFC cultivates a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. SFC envisions a food secure community where all children and adults grow, share and prepare healthy, local food.
Upcoming Events
Open House & Class Preview
January 9, 2019 6-8pm
Join Sustainable Food Center for our new bi-annual Open House + Class Preview! You'll have the chance to learn about our mission and programs on a guided tour, learn about upcoming classes, sample from SFC Farmers' Market vendors, and receive a 15% discount on all classes you register for at the event!
12th Annual Farm to Plate
May 9, 2019, 6:00-9:30pm
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale! This sip-and-stroll event features delicious bites from the best Austin chefs who are dedicated to sourcing local and sustainable food from our area farmers. At Farm to Plate, you get a taste of the best cuisine Austin has to offer.
Recent Blog Posts
What a Year for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program!
Alex Mace, Food Access Manager, Double Dollars
As November has come and passed, so too has another season for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). FMNP is a seasonal program that SFC runs in collaboration with the...
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Cook Local this Holiday! Ideas for Healthy, Seasonal Dishes
Morgan Ehmling, Grow Local Intern
Congrats, you did it! Your backyard or community garden plot has survived the first freeze, and you’re ready to start harvesting a winter bounty of brassicas, greens, root veggies and more.
But what are you supposed to do with all of these fresh, home-grown goodies when it feels like...
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I had a nightmare it was #GivingTuesday
Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director
I woke up this morning in a panic.
I dreamt it was #GivingTuesday and everyone here at Sustainable Food Center had forgotten about it. No emails were sent, no videos were made, and our social media had gone silent.
After a few ragged breaths, I calmed down and remembered:...
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Plan Now for a Healthy Holiday
Molly Costigan, The Happy Kitchen Program Director
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the chance to eat lots of high-calorie treats and do lots of lounging. Everybody likes to indulge, especially this time of year, but the greatest gift you can give yourself is to stay on track with your health goals!
On average, people gain...
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