Sustainable Food Center

501(c)(3) Sustainable Food Center transforms the food system to nourish our health, land, and livelihood.

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We present The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre’s Eggplant Bolognese*: take a bite, and take a moment. You deserve to enjoy something delicious and fresh! Full recipe: https://t.co/mTvoLk2Z4C

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Thanks to @wheatsville for making Sustainable Food Center (SFC) their July #CommunityActionPartner!
Wheatsville shoppers rounded up their purchase totals to support SFC’s work, resulting in a $7,450.41 donation to increase food access and support small-scale local farmers.

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We learned in the August Nutrition Packet from The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre that antioxidants in fresh produce play an essential role in fighting and repairing cell damage caused by free radicals. 🏋🏽‍♀️
#TheHappyKitchen#LaCocinaAlegre#FreshFood#Nutrition#SupportLocal

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In the midst of drought, Texas farmers and ranchers are thinking critically about water supply. Supporting local growers through price and climate fluctuations maintains regional food security; we encourage folks to buy local year-round to support local farmers and ranchers.

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All August, we’re serving up #NutritionEducation from The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre’s Nutrition Packet. This week we’re identifying three antioxidant-rich market finds to add to your plate: watermelon, beans, and eggplant. Visit SFC Farmer's Markets tomorrow to stock up!

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CAMPAIGN VICTORY: we’re thrilled to share that during the 2023 Legislative Session, the State of Texas appropriated $6 MILLION toward SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) programs. Read more in a Letter from Policy and Advocacy Director: https://t.co/Q4YQL7UnbK

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We can’t let #NationalFarmersMarketWeek pass without a big THANK YOU to our SFC Farmers’ Market team and the vendors that make market magic Saturdays from 9 AM - 1 PM at SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown (422 Guadalupe St.) and SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley (3200 Jones Rd.).

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This #NationalFarmersMarketWeek, we’d like to celebrate the visibility SFC Farmers’ Markets bring to diverse local food producers.
Do you want to know more about where your food comes from? Visit either location Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM to connect with vendors like @tierratodun.

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It’s #NationalFarmersMarketWeek, and we want to celebrate with you! Farmers’ markets are forces for positive change in the community - changing everything from the way we eat and cook to how a farmer makes money.

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Did you know our friends at Farm And Ranch Freedom Alliance are putting on the BIGGEST small farm and food event in Texas? #SFFFS2023 takes place on Aug. 6-8 in San Marcos. Register to attend: https://t.co/Ylf1piDC13 to learn about strengthening small farms and ranches in Texas.

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You may have heard the term "supply chain" before, but do you know what a "value chain" is? Visit our blog to learn more about value chains and how SFC's Value Chain program is transforming the food system: https://t.co/9JDBIK5a90

#ValueChain #SupplyChain #FoodSystems #LocalFood

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Winter is officially here! Add a flavorful butternut squash soup to your list of go-to cold-weather dishes. This vegan dish is packed with energizing flavors and is sure to warm you up on chilly winter days. Find the full recipe on our blog: https://t.co/IV9stuVjaO

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Limited early bird tickets are available for our 14th Farm to Plate celebration! Join us on April 13th at Springdale Station for an event like never before.

Early bird tickets are $325, a savings of $100 from the full-priced ticket value. Get yours today: https://t.co/GDuZ1cvQML

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Thank you to all who contributed to our end-of-year fundraising campaign! With your help, we raised nearly $55,000, surpassing our $50,000 goal. A huge thank you as well to our $25,000 matching sponsor, @TitosVodka.

#TitosHandmadeVodka #LoveTitos #SustainableFoodCenter

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LAST CHANCE: Today is the last day to help us meet our end-of-year fundraising goal! Your gift today has 2X the impact thanks to a $25,000 match from @TitosVodka Donate now: https://t.co/2Ku2PgUOrf

#TitosHandmadeVodka #LoveTitos #SustainableFoodCenter #HolidayGiving

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We want to extend our gratitude to @TitosVodka for their support this holiday season!

Thanks to a $1 for $1 match, up to $25,000, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is making your end-of-year donation to SFC go twice as far. Donate before Jan 1 to double your impact: https://t.co/2Ku2PgUOrf

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Reminder: You can TRIPLE your WIC benefits for fresh produce at the SFC Farmers' Market! This promotion runs EVERY Satruday through March 2023.

Questions? Call the Double Up Help Desk at [phone].

#SFCFarmersMarket #FoodAccess #WIC #LocalFood #DoubleUpFoodBucks #DUFB

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Introducing our 2022 Impact Report! While there is always work to be done to transform the food system, as this year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate our successes. Check out the report: https://t.co/iQwsZiJoSz

#ImpactReport #FoodSystems #FoodAccess

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We’re excited to share with you the story of why and how we successfully launched SFC’s first WIC voucher program outside of Central Texas! Learn more on our blog: https://t.co/uoNMf3cgGN

#FoodAccess #FMNP #WIC

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The Austin Office of Sustainability has partnered with Planted Society to recruit 28 restaurants to participate in an initiative to provide “climate-smart” menu options. Check it out: https://t.co/ohKhdV18WZ