Sunshine Acres Community Farm for Food Justice

Our VISION: Sunshine Acres will be a place of learning, connecting, being together in nature and celebrating the abundance. We will grow a sustainable future together.

"Join us as we embark on the farm to school journey."

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Sunshine Acres

Read the story in Love Wood County

https://www.ketk.com/community/mineola-farm-to-school-garden-breaks-ground/

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Promise of Peace Gardens provides transformational educational experiences and is a practical, sustainable model for food security where neighbors help neighbors.

Okrapalooza 2024 champions

Judges Choice – Chef Adam Chanault of Nourish ETX, Tyler. TX

Peoples Choice – Chef Joe D’Alessandro of Terrasana Farm and Kitchen, Ben Wheeler, TX

A Tradition That Encompasses Humanity- With Loads of Love and Wholesome Fun

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Sunshine Acres

Sunshine Acres is Ready to Grow

January 22, 2025 Uncategorized
http://promiseofpeace.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/New-POP.mov Phase One is Completed. We now have, 50 foot rows ready to be planted with onions, cabbage, and beets.  Check for more later!
Community Food System

Community Food System

Educational Components

Nature Preserve 

Growing Experiences at the Mineola Nature Preserve

Environmental Education

Explorations of the soil and the nutrients and minerals that are necessary to grow healthy and chemical free food.

Year-Round Learning 

Our programs provide our children with opportunities to transition through the seasons while we build character and perseverance .

Academic and Socio Emotional Experiences

Making sure everyone has enough and all have a sense of place and purpose.

People, Places and Celebrations!

Mineola Nature Preserve
sign up for free day camps at 214 240 9220

Quotes from our kids:
“I am actually teaching my family how to elevate our dishes with nutrient dense ingredients.”

“I never knew vegetables could taste like this!”

Mineola Middle School

Downtown Mineola

Donate to the Promise of Peace Gardens

P.O.P. provides three components that are changing the way our communities see food and the world around them.
  • Soup it Forward
  • Seed to Soul Cooking Classes
  • Earth to Table Kids Camps

To support our efforts in providing all of the above please make your donation today. You will alway be welcome to come by and see how your support GROWS! 

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Thanking our Partners!

POP is super grateful for our partners who help us grow – Texas Organics, Sorelle Farms, Wood County Economic Development Commission, and Mineola ISD. Great people digging in to change lives one seed at a time!

Promise of Peace

Food Garden installations – P.O.P. can coach you on your quest to grow and prepare your own food for one entire season so that you reach excellence in soil preparation, food production and the celebration of that food at your table.

Find us at our gardens!
For a tour, classes or to volunteer please contact Elizabeth at 214 240 9220

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