In my previous entry I mentioned the Sustainable Food Center. This is an Austin-based nonprofit whose mission is to “create a Food-Secure community by improving access to local, healthy, and affordable food for children and adults in Central Texas.”

SFC carries out its mission by offering free classes in gardening and food-preservation techniques, donating produce to area food pantries, organizing the Austin Farmers’ Market, and more. It’s an extraordinarily well-run organization and a wonderful group of people.

Two upcoming events will raise funds for SFC:

1) Saturday May 3, 6:00-9:00 p.m.: Artist reception at Projex Gallery (1710 S. Lamar, Bldg C).

2) May 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.: Farm to Plate event at Triangle Park (Lamar & 46th). Featuring a sampling of Austin’s wealth of local food and local music.

For more details visit the Sustainable Food Center website.