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09/10/2026
We’re hiring! Join Sustainable Food Center’s (SFC) Development and Communications Team as a Major Gift Officer. 🎁 This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Austin.
The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will focus on securing substantial philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals and major donors and shaping plans and ex*****on for statewide expansion of fundraising efforts.
This role will be crucial to sustain current SFC programming and support program expansion as we work toward a food future where every Texan can access fresh, nutritious food.
Read the full job description and application instructions: https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/get-involved/careers/
09/09/2026
Even though it’s hot out there, farmers are SCARY SMART and have tricks to keep producing food even under extreme conditions 👹 (aka season-extending technology)
Scared of prices? Farmers’ market produce is more affordable than you might think 🤔 and statewide programs like Double Up Food Bucks Texas and the WIC Voucher Program stretch shoppers’ SNAP and WIC benefits. Find a farmers’ market or grocery store near you: https://doubleuptexas.org/find-a-location/
WIC recipients can pick up WIC Vouchers until September 30 and vouchers expire on Halloween. Questions? Call SFC’s bilingual (Spanish and English) Help Desk at (512) 730-1807
09/02/2026
September! The light at the end of the long, hot Texas summer. 🧡It's also — Meet the moment by shopping for Texas-grown mushrooms at a farmers' market or grocery store that supports fair food access!
For WIC shoppers, September is the LAST month to pick up WIC Vouchers.
Today we're remembering Wendell Berry, America's farmer-poet, who captured the moment summer becomes fall in "The Wild Geese". 🧡
08/28/2026
Shopping local? That's hot! 🔥It's the weekend, aka farmers' market time. 😎 Buying from a farmer or rancher is THE thank you they want to hear, and it means even more as we reach the end of a long, hot summer. Find a market near you: https://doubleuptexas.org/find-a-location/
Shopping local supports your health, farmer livelihood, and strengthens your local food system so Texas food is resilient to the long hot summers to come.
Think it's too expensive? If you're shopping with SNAP or WIC, farmers' markets across the state offer programs like Double Up Food Bucks Texas and the WIC Voucher program that support stretching your dollar.
AUSTIN - Join us at SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley (3200 Jones Rd.) on September 26 for a special WIC Voucher redemption event!
08/26/2026
Congratulations to the latest graduates from SFC's The Happy Kitchen! SFC programs like The Happy Kitchen and Double Up Food Bucks are new in H-town, and we're excited for the future of access to fresh, nutritious food now that we're here in Texas' largest city. 🤩
Learn more about free, culturally-relevant nutrition education from The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre and SFC's other programs expanding access to fresh food: https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/
08/22/2026
To put it simply, the shorter the supply chain, the safer and fresher the food. 🙂↕️ Whether it's a farmers' market, independent grocer, or local business, for safer, fresher food. Find a farmers' market in Texas near you to try this weekend: https://doubleuptexas.org/find-a-location/
08/20/2026
🥳 🎓Congratulations to the 25 graduates of The Happy Kitchen’s Eating Well with Diabetes course hosted at Lubbock Impact! Sustainable Food Center West Texas
Over 12% of Texas adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, a chronic condition, and thousands more live with pre-diabetes, which is reversible. That’s why The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre offers a tailored course designed to support both diabetes management and prevention through nutrition.🍎🥦🫑
Class participants learn to read nutrition facts with impact on blood sugar in mind, healthy substitutions for oils and sugars, nutritious cooking on a budget, and the benefits of eating local produce for health and the community.
Classes from the Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre are always free and participants take home groceries after each class to practice recipes at home. It’s part of how SFC programs are cultivating a food future where every Texan has access to fresh food. Learn more https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/education/the-happy-kitchen-la-cocina-alegre/
08/12/2026
And the best part of knowing your farmer is that you hear iconic quotes like, "This is the best time to be a farmer since WWII. People are becoming aware of the atrocities of industrial agriculture."
Come check Nutty Bottom Provisions and our markets every Saturday 9 AM-1PM at SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown (422 Guadalupe) or at Sunset Valley (3200 Jones Rd.)
08/12/2026
The sun knows because it helped grow all the jalapeños.
08/11/2026
August is National Breastfeeding Month! 🍼🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏿🤱 Breastfeeding has inspired countless works of art, and we're learning more about its ability to support healthy physical and social development every year. Check out these quick breastfeeding facts and read the blog for more: https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/august-national-breastfeeding-month/
💧Breastmilk is 88% water and 12% protein, carbohydrates, and fat
🤒The composition of breastmilk changes in response to babies' needs. EXAMPLE: when babies are sick, the antibodies in breastmilk increase to help them fight infection
🤱🏻Texas WIC provides families with individual and group lactation support Texas WIC - South Plains
🍼Breastmilk is just one way to nourish your baby. No one should feel guilty for using formula.
If you receive WIC, you can get TRIPLE your monthly total of benefits to spend on fruits and veggies only at SFC Farmers' Markets. 🥬🌶️🫑
08/11/2026
Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center has the pleasure and opportunity to bring Sustainable Food Center “What’s The Soul In Our Food Cooking Class.”
This special cooking class being hosted for Black families is a six-week cooking class will be held on Mondays focused on exploring the African Diaspora of food & Black food traditions and how we can make them healthier while honoring our past.
The first class starts 8/24 at Dickey Givens Rec Center (1015 E MLK). Please help us spread the word to bring healthy cooking and Soul to the community. ♥️
Read the info in the link and flyer below!
https://secure.sustainablefoodcenter.org/a/26-aug-sep-ctx-dg-e
08/05/2026
Fair food access feels GOOD! 🥹This year, SFC Farmers' Market vendors have made over $1.5 million in sales including over $48,000 in sales from accepting SNAP, WIC, Double Up Food Bucks, and WIC Vouchers.
Shopping at SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown (422 Guadalupe) or at Sunset Valley (3200 Jones Rd.), is how you buy into a strong local food economy, thriving livelihoods for small farmers, and support Sustainable Food Cetner's programs making local food affordable for every Texan. That’s a WIN WIN WIN 🥳 See you Saturday!
Address
2921 E 17th Street, Bldg C
Austin, TX
78702
For public transport:
- Take the MetroRail to Plaza Saltillo Station
- Walk south on Comal Street towards E 4th Street
- Turn left onto E 4th Street and continue straight
- Turn right onto Chicon Street and walk until you reach E 17th Street
For driving/parking:
- From I-35, take exit 234C for 6th-12th Streets
- Merge onto I-35 Frontage Road
- Turn right onto E 6th Street
- Continue straight on E 6th Street until you reach Chicon Street
- Turn left onto Chicon Street and then turn right onto E 17th Street
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday |
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| Thursday |
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| Friday |
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What people say
Sustainable Food Center on E 17th Street in Austin is a beacon of hope for our local food system. With roots dating back to 1975 as Austin Community Gardens, this establishment has been dedicated to transforming the way we think about food since its founding in 1993.
At Sustainable Food Center, the mission is clear: to nourish our health, land, and livelihood by revolutionizing the food system. Their commitment to sustainability and community well-being shines through in every initiative they undertake.
One standout program is Double Up Food Bucks Texas, which doubles SNAP and WIC benefits at local farmers' markets, grocery stores, and mobile markets. This not only ensures that more nutritious fruits and veggies reach those in need but also supports local farmers and promotes environmental stewardship.
By supporting Sustainable Food Center, you are not just investing in fresh, local produce; you are contributing to a healthier community and a more sustainable future. Whether it's through participating in giving events like Amplify Austin Day or enjoying free tastings with a Farm to Plate ticket, every interaction with SFC leaves a positive impact.
Join the movement towards equitable access to fresh, local food by donating or getting involved with Sustainable Food Center today. Your support will help them continue their vital work of building a more resilient and nourishing food system for all.
