Foodies

What: Sustainable Foodies is the premier group of champions for the cause of sustainable food in Central Texas. By providing support for SFC through sharing of time, talent and resources, Foodies act as an awareness and fundraising arm for SFC. Foodies are actively engaged in Austin and enjoy bringing new people into the life of SFC, helping those in underserved communities and spreading the fun of local, seasonal food!

Jess Guffey and Tavaner Bushman at Foodie Kickoff in Dec.'09 at Annie's

Why: SFC cultivates a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. SFC envisions a food secure community where all children and adults grow, share and prepare healthy, local food. Foodies participate in fostering this mission and vision through supporting the organization through:

Ongoing financial stewardship of SFC.
Connecting with fellow Foodies at Austin Farmers’ Market, at Foodies’ homes for a potluck and at SFC fundraising events such as the Food, Inc. and FRESH film screenings, Austin Restaurant Week and the SFC Chef Series at La Condesa.
Engaging others in the community who may have affinity for SFC’s programs, such as local business owners or corporate contacts who might wish to sponsor the organization annually or via a Farm to Plate sponsorship.

How: $200 Annual Dues or $20 Monthly Dues, which includes:

First-to-know about SFC events and opportunities such as classes, workshops and special offers from SFC partners like Resolution Gardens.
News alerts on the local and national sustainable food movement.
Acknowledgment as a donor on SFC’s website.
Invitation to participate in quarterly gatherings, from breakfast at the market to happy hours at local restaurants to intimate farm tours.
SFC t-shirt.
Pre-sale on discounted tickets to Farm to Plate, SFC’s annual sell-out fundraiser at Barr Mansion.

What Else: Consider hosting a house party to raise funds for SFC and bring in new Foodies and supporters. This could take the form of a cocktail party, an art sale, a dinner, a local band’s show or a film screening on a backyard projection screen!

THANK YOU to our Founding Foodies:

Caroline Stewart (chair), Anna Taylor (co-chair), Susan Leibrock, Richard Casteel, Joan Brook, Lesley Sanchez, Kristen Layton, Jacqueline Rado, Greg Esparza, Suzanne Santos, Piper Hesterly Brown, Amy Byrd, Ryan Bohn, Shannon Trilli, Nathan Toups, Amanda Larence, Cathleen Berdan, Victoria Priesmeyer, Sean Sullivan, Elizabeth Winslow, Adrian Loucks, Allison Scharf, Marshall Wright, Nan Parsley, and Casey Bernard.

Added perk: when you join, we’ll gladly link to your homepage, blog or business – just let us know! Foodies love supporting one another’s pursuits.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY to become a Foodie and get in on the action – like our “First Annual Oyster Roast” celebrating Mardi Gras 2010: click for pics. Upcoming events:

Picnic in the Park at SFC Farmers’ Market at The Triangle. July 28, 6:30-8:30pm. Click here for Facebook invite.

August 22nd: Private house party and BBQ with Tipsy Texan. Tequila with an educational component.

Recent events:

4/27 – 6-8pm: Happy Hour sponsored by Whole Foods Market in partnership with Slow Food Austin.

5/6 – 6:30-9:30pm: Farm to Plate, SFC’s third annual fundraiser pairing over 20 chefs committed to sourcing locally with farmers, and Texas wineries, breweries and spirits at Barr Mansion (tix went on sale for Foodies-only prior to 3/24 early-bird ticket launch).

4/10 – Thunderheart Bison, Shape Ranch – bison chili lunch and ranch tour with owners, the Fitzsimons family

Tuesday, March 17th
Odd Duck Farm to Trailer
6 – 8 pm
BYOB

Chef Bryce Gilmore’s Odd Duck Farm-to-Trailer is the talk of town (and is appearing on many an Austin food bloggers’ food guide for SXSW) – come find out why! BYOB and come enjoy tasty apps and eats with us next Tuesday.

1219 S. Lamar @ Lamar Square. (Just across the street and south of Alamo Drafthouse).

3/20 – 10:30am: Austin Farmers’ Market tour – shop the market & brunch by Fete Accompli