Become Part of
a Just Food System
Sustainable Food Center (SFC) works to build community relationships to increase charitable support for our programs. Your contribution is an investment in building a just and sustainable Texas food system where small-scale farms thrive, and healthy food is accessible for all.
Invest in Our Food Future
At Sustainable Food Center, we’re dedicated to transforming the way Texans access fresh, local food. We believe that true sustainability comes from community involvement and support. When you support SFC, your contributions are investments in a healthier, more equitable food system for all Texans. Join us in our mission to:
Support SFC at any level to help us sow the seeds for a more sustainable future.
Join Seeds of Change to Support Sustainable Food Center
All contributions to Sustainable Food Center support transforming our food system. Here are examples of how your donations support our work.
Every donation counts! Make your gift of any amount and be part of the change.
Contributor – $25
With just $25 a month, you can help us host events that connect local farmers with schools, bringing fresh, local food to our children’s cafeterias.
Cultivator – $50
Your $50 monthly donation can help double the fresh fruits and veggies for over 20 families using SNAP or WIC, increasing access to nutritious produce.
Grower – $100
A $100 monthly donation can help provide weekly groceries for 25 participants in our Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® classes.
Sustainer – $500
A $500 monthly donation can help provide culturally-sustaining cooking and nutrition education to 25 community members.
Create a Lasting Impact
Leaving a legacy gift to Sustainable Food Center is a powerful way to ensure that your values and impact endure for generations to come. By including SFC in your estate planning, you help us continue our mission to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable food system for all. Contact development@sustainablefoodcenter.org to discuss how you can become a Legacy Donor and make a lasting difference with your gift.
Pull Up a Seat at Farm to Plate
Join us each year at our Farm to Plate fundraiser, a vibrant celebration of local food and community—a celebration to support SFC! Your support through sponsoring the event or purchasing a table or ticket directly impacts our ability to transform the food system to nourish our health, land, and livelihood. Farm to Plate features Austin’s most celebrated chefs and beverage partners. Enjoy a seated dinner with various wine pairings and a live auction.
Stay tuned for updates on our next Farm to Plate event. For a recap of our recent celebration check out our event video above.
Your Gift Makes an Impact
Other Ways to Support SFC
In partnership with EarthShare Texas, you can participate in regular, monthly payroll deductions, and purchase carbon footprint offsets to support SFC. Learn more about each program below.
Offset your Carbon Footprint
Want to support SFC and offset your carbon footprint at the same time? EarthShare Texas and Reliant Energy have launched The Reliant EcoShare, a program that allows Reliant customers to support EarthShare Texas and its participating organizations to help reduce the customers’ carbon footprints through the purchase of carbon offsets. The Reliant EcoShare program gives customers the option of two pricing levels:
$3.95 Monthly: For a flat monthly cost of $3.95, a $1 donation is made each month to EarthShare Texas, and 500 pounds of carbon offsets are purchased.
$5.95 Monthly: For a flat monthly cost of $5.95, a $2 donation is made each month to EarthShare Texas, and 1,000 pounds of carbon offsets are purchased.
Sustainable Food Center receives a portion of each donation as a participating member of EarthShare Texas.
Carbon offsets for the Reliant EcoShare program meet approved standards to ensure that they represent real, verifiable reductions in greenhouse gases.
Work Place Payroll Contributions
EarthShare Texas represents SFC in workplace payroll contribution plans throughout Texas. For more information about how you can support SFC and other leading environmental groups at your workplace, call 1-800-GREENTX, or visit earthshare-texas.org.
Your Donations Drive
Local Food Access
Your donations to Sustainable Food Center (SFC) make a transformative impact across our programs and initiatives.
Double Up Food Bucks Texas:
Your donations grow Double Up Food Bucks Texas by increasing funds to double the purchasing power of families receiving SNAP, and in some instances WIC benefits. Your donations help more families access fresh, local produce, improving their nutrition and well-being.
The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre®:
Your support ensures our kitchens continue to employ experienced community members who teach culturally relevant, nutritious cooking skills and recipes. By donating, you help communities gain the knowledge to cook healthy, affordable meals, fostering lifelong nutritious eating habits.
SFC Farmers’ Markets:
Contributions uplift our farmers’ markets by helping to fund entertainers, permits, and essential marketing for local vendors. Your contributions enable our markets to attract more customers, providing a vital sales outlet for local farmers and ensuring communities have access to fresh, local food.
Farmer Support:
SFC Farmer Support programs help small-scale farmers thrive. Your donations help provide resources, training, and market opportunities, strengthening our food system and ensuring a diverse supply of fresh produce.
Farm to School:
Your support for Farm to School initiatives brings fresh, local produce to school cafeterias and educates students about nutritious eating. Donations also connect farmers with schools, fostering healthy habits in children and local agriculture.
Policy & Advocacy:
Funding our policy and advocacy team allows us to conduct critical research, outreach, and mobilization efforts. Your donations enable us to expand our influence, championing sustainable food policies and engaging communities in meaningful action.