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
Free Family Yoga at SFC Farmers' Markets
December 1 and December 8, 2018
Encourage awareness, stillness, and a sense of bliss in your little ones with free family yoga at the SFC Farmers' Markets this fall. Look for Bliss Kid Yoga at the markets!
Odd Duck Anniversary Party
December 10, 2018, 6:00-9:00pm
Celebrate another year of Odd Duck with their Trailer Throwback Anniversary Party. Entry into the party is a minimum $35 door — which includes food and select drinks. Proceeds cover January vendor fees for farmers and ranchers at SFC Farmers' Market, assisting them during a slow harvest season of the year.
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
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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Follow That Farm
Amy Gallo, SFC Farmers' Market Programming Manager
I count myself pretty lucky to be a part of the farmers’ market team here at SFC. In a typical work week I might visit an iconic rancher, book a children’s choir to serenade our customers, or help a vendor design clearer signage. In the...
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