HOW YOU CAN HELP

DONATE TODAY!

If you’re passionate about local food and community development, consider donating to our urban farm. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to continue providing fresh, healthy produce to our community. Donations can be made directly on our website. Simply click the ‘Donate’ button on the homepage, choose your donation amount, and follow the prompts for payment information. All donations are secure and tax-deductible, and you’ll receive a confirmation email upon completion. If you prefer, we also accept donations by mail – please send checks to our physical address at 900 S West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Your support is invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate every contribution. With your help, we can continue our mission to nourish and strengthen our community through urban farming.
ABOUT SOUTH SIDE FARMS

Support a healthier community! Eliminate Food Deserts!

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs states that food and water are part the basic human needs before anyone can climb up the ladder to. Psychological needs and self-fulfillment needs. 
 
Food insecurity is when eating patterns are disturbed in households from reduced food intake due to lack of money and resources.
 
Living in an area that is food insecure tends to come with many chronic illnesses in these communities. Research shows diabetes, hypertension, asthma, coronary heart disease, kidney disease, anxiety and depression. In Cape Girardeau our top health issues are obesity, mental health, heart disease, diabetes. 

Your donation can help us improve the health of our local residents

Meal Boxes

Workshops & educational opportunities

Grow more preferred foods

Medically tailored meals

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Donating to our urban farm is a great way to support local communities and help promote sustainable urban agriculture.  Every donation helps us further our mission of providing fresh, healthy food for everyone in the community.  Your contributions can go towards purchasing supplies and equipment that will enable us to grow more produce and provide better access to the urban farm.  We appreciate your generosity and invite you to join us in creating healthier urban living spaces through urban farming!  Thank you for your support!