South Side Farms

HELP SOUTH SIDE FARMS BUILD BACK BETTER!!

On Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, disaster struck South Side Farms, a nonprofit 7-acre urban farm in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A severe storm totally destroyed our newly erected hoophouse, dealing a significant blow to our efforts to combat food insecurity in our community. But we're not letting this setback stop us. At South Side Farms, we're resilient and determined to build back better. Our mission is to create a community where everyone has access to healthy, fresh food, and we won't let this storm deter us from our goal. As a vital part of our community, South Side Farms has been working tirelessly to combat food insecurity in south Cape Girardeau. Last year alone, we distributed over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce directly into the local food supply chain, providing critical access to nutritious food for our neighbors. And the feedback we receive is phenomenal! Recipients of our produce consistently say the quality of the South Side Farms' product is better than what they buy in stores.

The destruction of our hoophouse has put our operations at risk, and we need your support to rebuild and continue our mission of cultivating crops and people. The south Cape community faces significant challenges, including high rates of poverty and preventable diseases, limited access to healthy food options, and high crime rates and safety concerns. Your donation will enable South Side Farms to purchase a new hoophouse and restore our farm's infrastructure. This contribution will allow us to continue to provide fresh, healthy food to our community, and to expand our programs and services to reach more people in a sustainable way.

Your generous donation will have a vital impact on the residents of south Cape who are in desperate need of a thriving food enterprise like South Side Farms. Your support will help us rebuild and continue our mission to provide fresh, farm-to-table produce to those who need it most. Donate now and help us BUILD BACK BETTER. Let's grow something together!