Changing Focus and Location at the Sustainable Food Center

Critics charge original mission of serving poor has strayed

"...A strong candidate for the ugliest architecture in Austin could well be the Twin Towers, a pair of..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Community Gardens

"...Location: 4814 Sunshine Dr., Austin 78756..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature

Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy

Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own

"...the basil mutating on your windowsill? Check out these community gardens to raise tomatoes with your own hands and..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

Tito’s Vodka Funds Local Community Gardens

Block to Block program supports 25 cities across the U.S.

"...Community gardens don’t just provide a hobby for green thumbs..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Food-o-File

There's nothing new about fundraising events in Austin, but a friend-raiser is a new concept in River City. That's what the board members, staff, and community volunteers associated with the Sustainable Food Center / Austin Community Gardens (SFC / ACG) chose to call the event they threw this past Sunday afternoon.

"...Food for Thought..."

June 8, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If you're like me, Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood writes in this week's Food-o-File, and wondered why April came and went without the usual anti-hunger fundraising dinner, here's the scoop on what's happening.

"...to dramatically increase the amount of money raised in Austin to fight hunger locally and nationally. They've created a..."

June 15, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Amplify Austin Day Makes Some Noise for Local Nonprofits

Food-, music-, children-, and pet-based nonprofits need your help!

"...news, do-gooders: This Thursday marks the sixth annual Amplify Austin event. The 24-hour give-a-thon is organized by I Live..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Gardens Build Community

The Sustainable Food Center digs community gardens

"...Austin's first community garden was established in 1975, just around..."

April 18, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Way of the 'Food Forest'

Locavores planting seeds for the next phase of urban agriculture

"...As green initiatives increase in popularity, the city of Austin maintains a complex relationship with urban agriculture. Many urban..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Food-o-File

Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood mentions the good news and the bad about local restaurants.

"...This month, the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) and Austin Community Gardens (ACG) have..."

April 27, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Considering the date, it's likely all your Christmas shopping is already done, but Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood has some ideas for gifts that keep giving long after the wrapping paper has been thrown away.

"...very important "quality of life" for which our beloved Austin is so well-known. Merry Christmas! Sustainable Food Center (P.O...."

Dec. 22, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Slow Money Austin Celebrates Earth Day

Connecting the green dreams of Slow Food champions to financiers

"...entrepreneurial coin catalyze change in the current state of food industry affairs. Both fledgling and veteran businesses alike face..."

April 19, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Food-o-File

Local culinary news from Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood.

"...Last spring we introduced you to the Capital Area Food Bank's (CAFB) Kids Cafe program and the Sustainable Food..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

ACBA Summit: Austin Co-ops on the Move

Annual confab hopes to support democratic businesses

"...moves," keynote speaker Jim Hightower said last year at Austin's inaugural Cooperative Summit. That movement has continued to sprout..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Point Austin: The Affordability Conundrum

If we want an affordable Austin, we'll have to afford it together

"...was one official effect of the new city of Austin budget, approved Sept. 10 by City Council to carry..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Food-o-File

Spring and summer crops mean farmstands and farmer's markets are opening; Food Editor Virginia B. Wood gives the lowdown.

"...Montopolis Recreation Center: 1200 Montopolis Dr., 385-8743; Wednesdays, 8am-noon, managed by the..."

May 10, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Teach a Family to Garden, They Eat All Year

"...contribute to the "March to End Hunger" at the Sustainable Food Center (434 Hwy183 S., 385-0080). The hard-working folks..."

March 26, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Paying More for Less in East Austin

"...the city, but in the commercial corridors of East Austin, it's the s ame old story: There's no new..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Food-o-file

New and Noshworthy

"...The Dobie Mall food court continues to expand its diverse collection of eateries..."

May 12, 1995 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hoover Alexander and the Soular Food Garden

A whole new take on soul food

"...Chef/restaurateur Hoover Alexander doesn't make much distinction between food and folk, community and service, honoring traditions and promoting..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

A new burger joint opens, and Kerbey Lane offers incentives to 'eat local'

"...(2108 S. Lamar, 707-2744) has been packed with South Austin diners enjoying burgers and sweet-potato fries – along with..."

June 5, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

A roundup of this week's food news

"...and a whole lot of news on the local food scene. Having recently broken ground on their new headquarters..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Putting booze in a sno-cone? Fine by us.

"...sale at the Downtown Farmers' Market to benefit the Sustainable Food Center, the artists themselves, and the mission of..."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...Austin's fast-growing Thai community invites you to join them this..."

April 12, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Community Supported Agriculture Subscription Farms

How to join community supported agriculture subscription farms.

"...poll results. This week's entries were updated by Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood. When you need quick, reliable..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column

Food-o-File

Celebrate Earth Day the foodie way

"...and ushered in pleasant temperatures for Sunday afternoon's East Austin Urban Farm Tour. It was truly inspiring to see..."

April 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Panels: The Future of Food and Drink

Highlights from the 2017 food track

"...culinary experts are quietly shaping the global conversation about food and drink. Here are a few highlights from some..."

March 12, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...college campus. Based at Huston-Tillotson University in central East Austin, the group holds events, raises funds, and advocates for..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Smart Growth

Logro Farms brings sustainable mushrooms to Austin

"...Park Ranch later, they are now running a full-cycle sustainable food business...."

July 1, 2016 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Withering on the Vine

One Gardening Group Struggles While Another Thrives

"...Austin Community Gardens' Sunshine Gadens suffers from neglect due to..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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