Foodshed Investors

05/12/2024

https://www.nosh.com/pr/2024/05/02/seal-the-seasons-doubles-distribution-at-whole-foods-market-and-seeks-partnership-with-more-organic-farms
Seal the Seasons congratulations!

Seal the Seasons is proud to announce new local foods distribution in ~250 Whole Foods Market loc...

03/07/2024

It’s Amplify Austin Day! I Live Here I Give Here Starting today at 6 PM until tomorrow, March 7 at 6 PM, Sustainable Food Center (SFC) is participating in the largest giving event in Central Texas.

Will you support SFC’s work to strengthen equitable access to fresh, local food? Donate now: https://bit.ly/3UH11QI

When you donate to SFC, you support our statewide food access program Double Up Food Bucks Texas (Double Up Texas). Double Up Texas doubles SNAP and WIC benefits at local farmers’ markets, grocery stores, and mobile markets for more nutritious fruits and veggies.

Through Double Up Texas, SFC not only puts fresh, local, and nutritious food into the hands of our community but also supports local, sustainable farmers, boosting our economy and protecting the environment.

Can we count on you to donate?

02/09/2024

08/24/2023

Nixta needs help! Please see their Gofundme page for the full story. When COVID hit, and Winter Storm Uri hit Nixta Taqueria stepped up, please give, please spread the word!

Hi, y'all - we're Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico. We co-own and operate Nixta Taqueria … Sara Mardanbigi needs your support for Help Nixta Taqueria Stay Open

08/24/2023

Looking for a way to get involved in the Autin/Travis County food system? Here's one way, volunteers needed!

https://www.facebook.com/austinsustainability/posts/pfbid02541QGccRHR1wjC8ktnYJbSSVCTYaCjBQ7ekdK7U2CJGjCn4T8idFFzaAZg8MonJfl

Want to help shape the future of food in Austin/Travis County? The following issue area groups will help design the goals and strategies for our region's first-ever food plan:
🌱 Food Production
🚚 Food Processing & Distribution
🏪 Food Markets & Retail
🍽️ Food Consumption & Access
🗑️ Post-Consumption & Food Waste

Apply to join an issue area group by 8/27: publicinput.com/c3174

05/16/2022

The Cook’s Nook and Paragon 7ven Studios present a robust discussion, “Food is Medicine: Health Access Begins With Access to Proper Nutrition,” on Wednesday, May 18.

James Lewis III, Owner/President of Paragon 7ven Studios will host our discussion about what "Food is Medicine" (FIM) means and how healthcare providers are finding innovative ways to address social determinants of health (SDOH) to promote better health outcomes for at-risk populations.

Our panel of guest speakers include:

🔸 Dr. Fedoria Rugless: Research Assistant Professor at The University of Memphis and Director of Research at Church Health

🔸 Julianne Eckert: Director, Clinical Quality Improvement and Stars StrategyDirector, Clinical Quality Improvement and Stars Strategy at Clover Health

🔸 Joi Chevalier: CEO/Founder, The Cook’s Nook, A Culinary Hub in Austin

The panel’s wholesome interaction will provide insight and innovative ideas around SDOH topics for professionals who are responsible for healthcare quality outcomes and who are currently exploring these topics.

Register for this virtual event today! https://bit.ly/39AJxzS

Fedoria Rugless

12/25/2021

Sustainable Food Center doing great work!

10/27/2021

03/22/2021

It's difficult to comprehend the breadth and scope of the losses faced by Texas farmers and ranchers across the entire state - not only because of the freeze, but also because of the loss of water and power. Damages are totaling more than $600 million. Please support Texas ag producers, they need it more than ever!

"The storm also caused a severe shipping and processing bottleneck that continues to challenge the food-supply chain. Truck drivers were stuck for days waiting to load or unload produce. Processing plants had no power. Dairies were forced to dump 14 million gallons of milk, said Sid Miller, the Texas commissioner of agriculture."

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/dining/texas-farms-storm-damage.html?referringSource=articleShare

The state’s agriculture sector has lost an estimated $600 million or more. Crop and livestock damage could mean shortages and higher prices beyond Texas.

03/18/2021

Our friends at Farmshare Austin are taking application for their Farmer Starter program, "an immersive farmer training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business."

https://www.farmshareaustin.org/education

"Farmer Starter" immersive farmer training provideds aspiring farmers with the essential skills to manage a sustainable farming business

02/25/2021

Our hearts go out to the hard working farmers across the entire state. The impact of last week's storm will be incredibly deep. Please keep our food producers on your radar, and remember to buy local! They need your support now more than ever.

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/24/texas-agriculture-citrus-dairy-winter-storm/

The historic winter storm wiped out most of South Texas' citrus crop and halted dairy processing in the Panhandle for days. Consumers will likely continue seeing short-term shortages, producers say.

02/24/2021

Restaurant supporting farmers and feeding people! We are currently trying to aggregate the needs of farmers to restart, and it is huge.

Boosted by aid from the LEE Initiative, chef Michael Fojtasek fed local organizations in need of hot meals while buying up frozen produce from local farms