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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - austin-tx BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000108-1788598800-1788613200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000369-1788598800-1788613200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001521-1788598800-1788613200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000109-1789203600-1789218000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000370-1789203600-1789218000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001522-1789203600-1789218000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000110-1789808400-1789822800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000371-1789808400-1789822800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001523-1789808400-1789822800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000111-1790413200-1790427600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000372-1790413200-1790427600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001524-1790413200-1790427600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000112-1791018000-1791032400@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-10-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000373-1791018000-1791032400@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-10-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001525-1791018000-1791032400@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-10-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000113-1791622800-1791637200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000374-1791622800-1791637200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001526-1791622800-1791637200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000114-1792227600-1792242000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-10-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000375-1792227600-1792242000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-10-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001527-1792227600-1792242000@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-10-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000115-1792832400-1792846800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-10-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000376-1792832400-1792846800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-10-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001528-1792832400-1792846800@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-10-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000116-1793437200-1793451600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000377-1793437200-1793451600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasonal WIC Incentive DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10001529-1793437200-1793451600@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd.\, Austin\ , TX URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/seasonal-wic-incenti ve/2026-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261107T150000Z DTEND:20261107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000117-1794042000-1794056400@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-11-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley DTSTART:20261107T150000Z DTEND:20261107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000378-1794042000-1794056400@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Toney Burger Center\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, Austin\, 78745\, U nited States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-a t-sunset-valley-2/2026-11-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown DTSTART:20261114T150000Z DTEND:20261114T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000606Z UID:10000118-1794646800-1794661200@sustainablefoodcenter.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sixteen participants complete third six-week nutrition educati on cohort in Houston \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSTON\, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) marked a milestone o n August 20 with the graduation of the third Houston cohort of The Happ y Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre (THK/LCA)\, continuing the program’s expans ion beyond Central Texas. Sixteen participants completed six weeks of han ds-on cooking and nutrition education through virtual classes before gathe ring in person for their final class and graduation celebration\, where th ey shared a meal\, received certificates\, and took home cooking kits.  S ince launching in Houston in February 2026 as a free\, peer-led\, bilin gual class series\, THK/LCA has been led by trained facilitators from Su stainable Food Center’s established Central Texas program. Many of th ese facilitators are THK/LCA graduates and traveled to Houston to he lp launch the city’s first cohorts. With three cohorts now complete\ , a growing number of participants are positioned to become local facilit ators\, helping expand THK/LCA’s reach across Houston.  \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston’s expansion has been supported by a network of 24 Spanish-speaki ng\, 8 bilingual\, and 11 English-speaking THK/LCA facilitators. Organize rs plan to train additional graduates as facilitators\, further expandin g the network and building a sustainable model that will allow THK/LCA to reach more communities across Houston.  The graduates’ experiences illu strate the program’s reach. Dolores\, who joined through Cities for Bett er Health Houston\, brought her sister\, granddaughters\, and friends from her church into the class alongside her.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We got involved through Cities fo r Better Health Houston. I invited my sister\, my granddaughters\, and a c ouple of people from church to join us\, and we've really enjoyed all the classes\," Dolores said. "I'm looking forward to using some of the menus\, getting my cookbook organized for the holidays\, and maybe even growing s ome plants." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Another graduate\, Gloria Jackson\, said meeting the program’s facilitators in person for the first time at graduation\, after six weeks of virtual classes\, added a new dimension t o the experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "It was one thing to participate in Zoom\, but being face-to -face with the people who created the recipes\, prepared the food\, and sh owed us the process was amazing\," Gloria said. "I'm not someone who usual ly cooks\, but they give you options for making better choices with the fo od you eat. I've learned that information is power." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A third participant\, Chef Nettie\, viewed the class through a generat ional lens\, seeing it as an opportunity to help younger children in her c ommunity build a healthier relationship with food before habits take hold.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n " It's very educational\, and I believe it's something we need in our commun ity\, especially to teach our children how to eat healthier so they can gr ow up healthier and stay healthy throughout their lives\," Chef Nettie sai d. "The entire program and educational experience are excellent and very m uch needed today." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community partners echoed tha t sense of urgency. Dr. Maricela Cáceres\, Program Manager for Cities for Better Health Houston\, described THK/LCA as a unique and much-needed res ource in the local nutrition education landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "We're incredibly excited a bout this program! "Its comprehensive 6 weeks adult education model fills a unique gap that standard nutrition programs don't address"\, Dr. Cácere s said. "The Cities for Better Health Houston Faith Health Leadership coho rt found a very valuable resource in The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre\ , and we're grateful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for connecting us with Sustainable Food Center. We look forward to continuing to promote th e program and helping expand its reach across Houston” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That community-led a pproach gives the program its lasting impact\, building a growing network of facilitators and community advocates who can carry THK/LCA forward in t heir own neighborhoods while expanding access to nutrition education acros s Houston.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us spread these stories. For media requests and inquiries\, email msegura @sustainablefoodcenter.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000606Z LOCATION:Republic Square\, 422 Guadalupe St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/events-calendar/sfc-farmers-market-d owntown/2026-11-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sustainable Food Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR