Last week something incredible happened. The Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University hosted its highly regarded Do Good. Better. Conference, drawing changemakers and visionaries from across the nation. Among them was our very own Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III—invited to share the story of The Black Church Food Security Network and its […]
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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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Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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Case Studies Operation Higher Ground Programs
Case Study: Operation Higher Ground Program
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Starting or sustaining a garden, farm, or community food project takes more than just good soil and determination—it often takes funding, too. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a few resources that can help bring your vision to life. These grant opportunities have been curated with our community in mind, offering support specifically for African […]
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For many African American churches, gardens are more than just a way to grow food—they are a tool for ministry, health, and community building. Whether you’re looking to provide fresh produce, create a peaceful space for reflection, or teach the next generation about stewardship, starting a church garden can be a powerful way to serve. […]
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Monday, January 20, 2025 was a different kind of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday because it was also the presidential inauguration day for Donald Trump. We gathered as a community to celebrate those who labored in the Black Freedom Struggle from various lanes and walks of life. Simultaneously, we hosted a Freedom School […]
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Searchable Map of Baltimore’s food banks with name, address, and hours and days the food bank is open. You can search for instance by typing “Mon” and get the results of all of the food banks that are open on Mondays, or “21215” and get the results of all of the food banks in that […]
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This Week’s Food Justice Work at Allen AME Church (Baltimore)
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I’m trying to be more intentional about sharing the steps that I and we take at The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) to further food justice in local communities through the work of African American congregations. This is not only to help support others around the country that are interested in this work, but […]
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Sustaining The Work Of Food Justice At Church
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Earlier this year, I announced that we would be putting even greater focus on making our hometown of Baltimore a demonstration site for what grassroots, faith-led food justice work looks like. Many of our member churches in our city became inactive or inconsistent after the pandemic. The “faithful few” that were keeping things going before […]
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We are fortunate to be in partnership with an organization called Out For Justice (OFJ). This organization was founded by a group of formerly incarcerated individuals who were ready and willing to work but repeatedly denied employment due to their criminal record. With the support of justice-impacted individuals, their friends, and their family members, OFJ […]
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First CSA Distribution at Ebenezer Baptist Church! (Atlanta)
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On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with […]
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Black Church & Black Farm Make History This Sunday in Atlanta!
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This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with Black farmers and expand their capacity for food justice ministry in the Atlanta Metro […]