Joppy Momma's Farm

A nonprofit organization

$3,842 raised by 29 donors

15% complete

$25,000 Goal

Who we are

Over the past 150 years, the neighborhood Joppa has been filled with a rich history of perseverance and is also the birthplace of Joppy Momma’s Farm (JMF) located near the Great Trinity Forest in South Dallas, Texas. Our team is led by Kimberly High, the Executive Director and generational descendant of Joppa with almost a decade of farming experience. Choosing to forgo retirement in favor of the sweet smell of soil, Kim is now farming on the property of a great-grandmother who was one of the first settlers in the community of Joppa. 


Where we come from

Joppa was founded in 1872 by Freedmen from the Miller Plantation by taking a ferry across the Trinity River upon their emancipation. It went on to become home to an established African-American neighborhood that has grown both in population and rich in culture, from cabins to the foundational barriers of racially biased city planning. These determined families went on to build cabins in clearings with gardens to grow their own food. One hundred and fifty years after its founding, the descendants of these resilient families are now reinvesting into the land and the community with the goal of another 150 years filled with nourishment and celebration. 


Where we are going

The raised garden beds have been built and cultivated by experienced farmers working on the land their ancestors once considered their own piece of Jerusalem. Since 2021, Joppy Momma's Farm has produced nearly a thousand pounds of fruits, herbs, and vegetables to adequately supply a neighborhood deprived of affordable and healthy food options. This modest farm is connected to an expansive vision that includes a community center to offer job training, employment, community health programs, various educational courses, and a general store with all-natural and handmade goods. 


Let’s go together

Through sustainable agriculture and an invigorated business plan, Joppy Momma’s Farm aspires to regenerate one of Dallas’ oldest Freedmen communities. At the heart of JMF is nourishment- whether it be with food or knowledge and this dedication is at the heart of our Headquarter Expansion Project, a four-phase project that includes:

  1. The Joppy Hoop or Greenhouse to help extend the growing season for high-yield crops
  2. The Solar Powered Office Space to support our growing team
  3. The JMF Learning Center is a flexible space to be used for classroom and a monetized event space
  4. The Farm Stand farmer's market 


This half-acre of land is the foundation of the commitment to empower, educate, and develop underserved communities through continuous investment into prosperity and wellness. Our board is advised by professionals at the top of their fields to advise on governance, urban planning, community development, and more.

We are currently raising $25,000 to account for inflation, which has caused a surge in pricing for essential building materials and parts. Like the elders say, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.



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Mission

The Joppy Momma’s Farm mission is to provide self-development education for children and families through job creation, providing resources and affordable healthy food options to underserved communities and further aims to empower, educate and create greater opportunities for health, wellness and self-sufficiency through sustainable, regenerative agriculture.

Needs

As a growing farm, we are in need of several items to help with our success …

Electricity

Wash Station

Refrigerated cooler to store fruits and vegetables

Dry storage to store fruits and vegetables

Equity Statement

At Joppy Momma’s Farm, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity for our staff, clients, volunteers and vendors. We have found that organizations that are diverse in age, race, gender, national origin, religion, ethnicity and perspective prove to be better places to work and volunteer. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and put forth their best volunteer effort will help ensure that Joppy Momma’s Farm achieves its mission.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Joppy Momma's Farm

Tax id (EIN)

86-2802250

Guidestar

Causes

Hunger & Food Access

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Address

5119 PATONIA AVE
DALLAS, TX 75241

Phone

469-844-5229