More and more people are realizing that food charity only gets us so far! During the early years of the coronavirus pandemic, food outreach efforts popped up everywhere. We regularly saw long lines of people waiting for food in communities across the United States. However, when federal funding dried up and corporate priorities shifted, many […]
Monthly Archives: November 2022
BCFSN Updates
A Note From Our Executive Director: Thank You Linneal Smith
I am incredibly grateful for the partnership that I’ve had with Linneal Smith through our [...]
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BCFSN Network BCFSN Updates
We’re Hiring! (Gardens Coordinator)
Gardens Coordinator Request for Proposals Released: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Due Date for Proposals: Sunday, [...]
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Feb
Feb
BCFSN Network BCFSN Updates
We’re Hiring! (Deputy Director)
The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) is searching for our next Deputy Director–a people-centered [...]
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Dec
Dec
Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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Jul
BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Philadelphia, The Network, Virginia
Villanova Shows Love To Black Farmers
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Nov
Nov
This past Wednesday night, I was blessed to be the keynote speaker for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Villanova University. It was my honor to talk about the work of The Black Church Food Security Network and my faith journey. To top off the night, after my talk I shared with the students that […]
Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Season Check In: The Masters Touch Ministry (Jacksonville, FL)
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Nov
Our Coordinating Committee in Jacksonville, Florida has been thriving as they helped an incredible amount of churches this year battle through the seasonal weather and challenges that come with first year gardens. Let’s check in on how The Masters Touch Ministry finished out their first year with Black Church Food Security Network! Below is an […]
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Nov
The Antioch Genesis Community Garden is a ministry of the Antioch Baptist Church created to serve the nutritional and health needs of the congregation and community. The name of the garden serves to encourage all people to return to eating produce straight from the ground as was the case in the garden of Eden in […]
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Nov
Nov
Through the Soil to Sanctuary Market, we partner with congregations to bring miniature farmer’s markets to churches on days that they worship or gather. Having Black farmers and food business owners selling their items at Houses of Worship provides a mutually beneficial opportunity for growers/producers to tap into a niche’ market and for congregants and […]