Edible Schoolyard Stockton's November 1 Farm-to-Table Celebration brings food, local artistry and community together to support hands-on learning opportunities for Stockton children and families.
What if learning about healthy food started long before it reached the dinner table?
For children in Stockton, that question is at the heart of Edible Schoolyard Stockton, a community program where gardens become classrooms, fresh vegetables become learning opportunities and young people discover where their food comes from.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the organization will bring supporters together for its Farm-to-Table Celebration Fundraiser at the historic Lindley House, 1 Fyffe Avenue, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The afternoon will feature a farm-to-table meal, a community program and handmade ceramic bowls created by local artists. More importantly, proceeds will support Edible Schoolyard Stockton's work connecting children and families with fresh food, agriculture and educational experiences.
Tickets are $75 per person.
For supporters, the gathering offers an opportunity to enjoy a meal while investing in programs that help Stockton children build a healthier relationship with food and the environment.
Where Gardens Become Classrooms
Edible Schoolyard Stockton operates a community farm at 466 S. Ventura Avenue in Stockton's Boggs Tract neighborhood.
But this is more than a place to grow vegetables.
The farm serves as an outdoor classroom, community gathering space and learning laboratory where students and families can explore agriculture, nutrition and the natural world.
Through educational field trips, children have opportunities to learn about regenerative agriculture, healthy eating and the process of growing food.
Instead of learning only from books or classroom presentations, students can experience the connection between soil, plants, food and their everyday lives.
For a child who has never planted a seed or harvested a vegetable, visiting a working farm can introduce an entirely new understanding of the food on their plate.
The experience can also encourage curiosity about science, environmental stewardship and the importance of caring for the land.
Edible Schoolyard Stockton's mission centers on improving community health and well-being by expanding access to food, land and learning experiences.
The November fundraiser will help support that mission.
Fresh Food and Stronger Communities
The organization's work extends beyond student field trips.
Edible Schoolyard Stockton also provides community access to locally grown organic produce, gardening opportunities, seasonal celebrations and volunteer activities.
Its community farm includes garden plots where residents can grow food, while its Community Supported Agriculture program distributes fresh produce to neighbors.
These programs connect food education with practical community needs.
For families, access to fresh produce can make it easier to incorporate fruits and vegetables into everyday meals.
For children, seeing where food grows can help make healthy eating more familiar and approachable.
For community members interested in gardening, the farm offers opportunities to learn, volunteer and connect with others.
Together, these activities help create a neighborhood resource that supports both education and community well-being.
The farm's location in Boggs Tract also gives the program a direct connection to South Stockton, where its educational and community initiatives serve local students and families.
A Community Tradition Takes on a New Chapter
This year's Farm-to-Table Celebration also carries forward a longtime Stockton community tradition.
The gathering was previously known as Souper Supper, an event associated with bringing people together through food, art and community support.
During the November 1 celebration, Edible Schoolyard Stockton will recognize Ana Vera, Executive Director of Art Expressions of San Joaquin, for entrusting the organization with continuing that tradition.
The recognition highlights the connection between Stockton's creative community and organizations working to improve opportunities for local families.
As part of the celebration, each ticket includes a handmade glazed ceramic bowl created by local artists.
The bowls offer guests a lasting reminder of the event and the people whose creativity helps make community gatherings meaningful.
The fundraiser also provides an opportunity to celebrate the relationship between local food, art and education.
A Meal With a Purpose
The afternoon begins with a cocktail hour from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a farm-to-table meal and program from 2 to 4 p.m.
The outdoor gathering at Lindley House is designed to bring supporters together around food and the organization's community mission.
Organizers encourage casual or farm-chic attire, and guests are also welcome to wear vibrant colors in celebration of Día de los Muertos.
The event's emphasis on sharing a meal reflects a central idea behind Edible Schoolyard Stockton's work: food can bring people together while creating opportunities for learning and connection.
For guests, the fundraiser offers more than an afternoon dining experience.
It is also an opportunity to support educational field trips, community food programs and other activities that help children and families connect with agriculture and healthy living.
According to organizers, ticket purchases and donations directly support programming intended to educate and inspire healthy behaviors throughout the Stockton community.
Investing in Stockton's Next Generation
For many children, food education can begin with a simple experience: planting a seed, watching it grow and discovering that something they helped cultivate can become part of a meal.
Those experiences can introduce lessons about patience, responsibility, nutrition and the natural environment.
They can also create memories that stay with children long after a school field trip ends.
Edible Schoolyard Stockton's approach brings those lessons together in a setting where young people can learn by doing.
The organization's broader community programs also give families opportunities to connect with local agriculture and experience the value of fresh, seasonal food.
Supporting the Farm-to-Table Celebration helps sustain these opportunities while bringing attention to the importance of food education in Stockton.
For residents who care about children's education, neighborhood health, local agriculture or community development, the fundraiser offers a way to support several of those priorities through one event.
Event Details: Farm-to-Table Celebration Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Lindley House, 1 Fyffe Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203
Hosted by: Edible Schoolyard Stockton
Admission: $75 per person
Schedule:
Included: Farm-to-table dining experience and a handmade glazed ceramic bowl from local artists.
Attire: Casual or farm chic. Vibrant colors celebrating Día de los Muertos are welcome.
Contact: (510) 388-6371
Email: [email protected]
Tickets: Visit the Farm-to-Table Celebration Fundraiser event page for tickets.
For those unable to attend, information about supporting Edible Schoolyard's broader work is available at edibleschoolyard.org.
The November 1 celebration is an opportunity for Stockton residents to enjoy good food, recognize local creativity and support programs that connect children with the land.
And while the afternoon centers on a shared meal, its purpose reaches far beyond the table.
It's about giving more Stockton children opportunities to grow, learn and discover the value of healthy food, one garden experience at a time.