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."

Elizabeth Dry was announced as the East Texas 2026 Remarkable Woman for feeding students’ stomachs and minds, by creating a food-to-table program at Mineola ISD

East Texas Women 2026 Remarkable Woman is feeding students’ stomachs and minds, creating a food-to-table nonprofit
Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Broadcasting Cilantro Seeds for Farm Expansion

Broadcasting Cilantro Seeds

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Soup it Forward
Soup it Forward

Soup it Forward

Soup it forward is a simple solution to build food security in our communities by the simple act of preparing and sharing a soup recipe with someone near or in need.  

The Soup It Forward soup kits are filled with locally grown and nutritious dense ingredients along with a step by step cooking guide that helps the families to prepare the soup together that they will enjoy while having lovely conversations. The kit includes a container to share a portion with a someone near or in need.

Visit the Promise of Peace Gardens’ Sunshine Acres community and youth farm in Mineola


we are building a model that potentially feed hundreds with nutrition dense food.

this spring and summer We will have barbecues, farms to table cooking classes and dinners.

This farm will showcase best practices of chemical free growing - a culmination of experiences after establishing 18 food farms across DFW and East Texas over the past 16 years.

Sunshine Acres will be a unique model for growing, learning and connecting to nature and each other.

Contact Elizabeth at 214-240-9220 for more info or to schedule a visit!


See it in Person and Experience one of our unique events!

Sunshine Acres is the Promise of Peace Gardens newest farm that will bring food justice to communities across the state of Texas and beyond.

VEIW OUR CURRENT EVENTS
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Promise of Peace Gardens shares about their mission in Mineola David Gibson 2 weeks ago TYLER, TEXAS(KETK)- Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens stopped by East Texas Living to share about their mission in Mineola.

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Promise of Peace Okrapalooza 2025

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Student-led farm in Mineola brings fresh produce to community
Wood County
Sunshine Acres

Read the story in Love Wood County

Non-profit growing food for Mineola community expands to 14 acres

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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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