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Texas Mamma Jamma Ride

Texas Mamma Jamma Ride

September 24, 2016 marks the 8th year of the Mamma Jamma Ride. The Ride raises much needed funds for our agency and eight other local non-profits dedicated to helping Central Texans coping with breast cancer. Some of our sister agencies include Breast Cancer Resource Center, Team Survivor and Care Communities. Our share of the proceeds allows us to offer cooking and nutrition classes designed just for those dealing with this disease. Being part of the beneficiary network allows us to work with the other organizations to better recruit and serve clients.

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Making Homemade Jerky

 
This Week at the SFC Farmers' Markets

SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

  • Stay Cool with Kombucha: Kombucha drinks are a great way to stay cool in this hot summer heat. Check out Buddha’s Brew Kombucha at our Saturday Downtown market and try delicious flavors like blueberry, ginger, basil honey ginger, and the newest flavor turmeric!
  • Summer Produce: Oma and Opa’s Farm of Fredericksburg, Texas boasts an excellent assortment of beautiful summer produce like okra, jalapeños, tomatoes, green beans and much more!

SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

  • More Summer Produce! Looking for some of summer’s best produce? Stop by Yard to Market Co-op and find goodies like tomatoes, peppers, green beans, herbs, onions and more!
  • Market Breakfast: Breakfast is the best way to start the day and our Sunset Valley market has plenty of great options for your morning meal. Stop by Texas Coffee Traders for a hot or iced coffee, Tacodeli for breakfast tacos made with organic eggs and local produce, and tamales from Tamale Addiction.

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We're Hiring!
We are seeking a dynamic individual with experience working with diverse communities in Austin to fill the position of Food Access Coordinator. The Food Access Coordinator supports the development and implementation of strategies and activities to increase food access in communities experiencing food insecurity. Learn more »


"The Seer" Film Screening
We're teaming up with Alamo Drafthouse and Johnson's Backyard Garden for a screening of The Seer: A Portrait of Wendell Barry on location at Johnson's Garfield farm on July 9th! Tickets are available through the Alamo Drafthouse page. Learn more »


SFC on Good Day Austin
This week on our segment with FOX 7 Austin, Chris Van Calster and Jordann Mitchell of ATX Homemade Jerky showed us how make their jerky. Watch the video »


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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

First Friday Block Party at in.gredients
In celebration of summer, July 4th weekend and Workers Defense Project, in.gredients brings you a July block party featuring balloon animals, live music and a huge inflatable water slide! A portion of the day's sales will benefit Workers Defense Project.  Learn more »

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