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Delays in benefit distribution and paychecks due to the record government shutdown have left many in our community struggling to put food on the table. At the same time, our local, family farmers have lost crucial income from SNAP as they head into the slower winter months. During this time of uncertainty for so many, Texas Farmers Market remains committed to helping feed our neighbors—and supporting our farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods are dependent on you, the shoppers, at our two farmers' markets. Keep reading to learn more about what we are doing to address these issues and how you can get involved, or click here to donate.
We are now accepting both perishable and non-perishable donations at both Bell and Mueller for our annual food drive, in partnership with Keep Austin Fed, ATX Free Fridge, and the Central Texas Food Bank. You can stop by either market and drop off items in the designated bins, or purchase fresh produce from our farmers to donate—providing healthy, seasonal food while also supporting local growers.
We’ve also partnered with the Sustainable Food Center to offer Double Up Fresh Bucks, a temporary program providing $10–$30 for market shoppers who have experienced a loss of services or income, which can be used on food and drinks from TFM vendors. Stop by the Information Booth at either market to learn more. (Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All Fresh Bucks expire December 31, 2025.)Â
At our Mueller market, we are working in collaboration with the Central Texas Food Bank and A New Entry to rescue surplus produce and other food items leftover from our farmers and vendors. This effort is aimed at reducing food waste while redirecting nutritious, local food into the hands of those who need it most.
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Bidding for our Virtual Silent Auction and Annual Fundraiser ends THIS Sunday, November 23rd at midnight. Get your holiday shopping done while supporting local farmers and our nonprofit markets!
Some fun items included in the auction this year include:Â
- Workout memberships and class passes to local gyms and studios like Barre3, Austin Bouldering Project, Body Fit, and Black Swan Yoga.
- Fun experiences like a local Austin Ghost Tour, tickets to the Austin Symphony, and film passes for Paramount Theater.
- Items from TFM vendors like Indigo Soil, Luminaria Acres, Central Matcha, Winter's Family Beef, and CTRUS—as well as exclusive Texas Farmers Market merch!Â
- Gift cards to local Austin restaurants like Uchi, Barley Swine, Bambino, and others.Â
- + So much more to explore! Check it out here.Â
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No Holiday ClosuresÂ
Texas Farmers Market will have no market closures for the holidays this year, so come by every Saturday at Bell and Sunday at Mueller to do your weekly shopping, pick up some great gifts from local vendors, and enjoy upcoming holiday festivities at the market!
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A Central Texas ThanksgivingÂ
Our friend Chef Leanne Valenti has created A Central Texas Thanksgiving, a free online guide designed to help you plan your holiday menu using ingredients harvested right here in Central Texas.
The guide not only offers inspiration for your Thanksgiving feast, but also highlights local farmers, ranchers, and farmers' markets like ours, so you can learn where your food comes from and celebrate the people who grow it while shopping for your ingredients. You’ll also find 75+ recipes from 30+ Austin chefs!
This is the last weekend to stop by Texas Farmers’ Market at Bell or Mueller to scan the QR codes at our farmers’ booths and explore the guide before Thanksgiving. Come by, get inspired, and plan your Thanksgiving feast around the local harvest!Â
Visit the website here, and watch our recent CBS Austin segment to hear more from TFM and Leanne about this fun & festive collaboration!Â
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Sweet Charli Girl: Pie Pre-Orders
TFM vendor Sweet Charli Girl is offering pre-orders for a delicious selection of Thanksgiving pies, including classics like Pumpkin, Pecan, and Chocolate Chess, as well as unique flavors like Salted Caramel Chocolate Pecan, Banoffee, and Tollhouse.Â
All pies are 9” and gluten-free. They will be ready for pick-up Monday through Wednesday before Thanksgiving. (Please note pies cannot be shipped.)
Preorders are due by tomorrow, Thursday, November 20th. Click here to order!Â
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The Bell District: The Backyard Sessions
Join our friends at The Bell District in Cedar Park this Friday for their Backyard Session! Enjoy live music featuring Graham Wilkinson, delicious eats from food trucks like Shawarma Point, SLAB BBQ, Hungry J's Pizza & Subs, and Kona Ice, and browse pop-ups from local artisans and face painters. Bring a blanket or chair, gather your friends and family, and kick off your weekend in The Backyard. This event is free to the public! Click here to learn more.Â
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