by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Oct 20, 2022 | Church Garden, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
In Jacksonville’s Westside, there is the little church that could. A Masters Touch Ministry was one of the first members of the BCFSN of Jacksonville and their journey has been quite inspiring. Starting last Spring, A Masters Touch began their agricultural...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Oct 20, 2022 | BCFSN Updates, New Beginnings
We are pleased to welcome our Director of Finance and Administration, Tamra Perkins! She is responsible for all our Financial Management which encompasses budgeting, accounting, contracts and audits. She will also assist with logistical things like equipment purchases...
by Black Church Food Security Network | Oct 7, 2022 | Informational, Popular Education
October 6, 2022 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer; one of our patron saints & guiding Ancestors. Our organization locates ourselves politically in her legacy & hold ourselves accountable by close study of her work and the work...
by Black Church Food Security Network | Oct 7, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Events, Jacksonville
Not all churches in The Black Church Food Security Network have gardens. Some of our member churches partner with us to host Black farmer’s markets. Other member churches work with us to buy in bulk from Black farmers. We’re not a one-size-fits-all...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Oct 6, 2022 | Informational, Popular Education
The numbers don’t lie, of all US farmers 1.4% identify as Black yet we make up 13.4% of this country’s population. Of the black farmers, on average they produce 30% less than their white competitors. What factors contribute to those numbers? A system geared against...
