On Saturday, April 1, 2023, nearly 30 people from various Baltimore area churches gathered at Allen AME Church for the April 2023 meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of The Black Church Food Security Network. The agenda for the day included many presentations. Rev. Heber Brown, III provided a presentation on “The Building Blocks For An […]
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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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The Soil To Sanctuary Market is one of the pillar programs of our organization. It literally brings a farmer’s market to church! We organize memorable events at churches featuring Black farmers, businesses and organizations. Our Director of Events, Linneal Smith, is issuing a Call for Vendors to be a part of this experience in Baltimore, […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Events, Mindful Cooking
Mindful Cooking With Jaree (Collard Green Wraps)
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Collard Green Wraps with Peanut Sauce yield: 4 WRAPS These collard green wraps with creamy peanut sauce offer a fresh, healthy main dish or appetizer that is bursting with vibrant color and loads of nutrition. The mix of raw & cooked veggies is great for overall digestive health. Can be stored in an airtight container […]
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Our Founder and Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III was recently elected to the board of Bread For The World, a Christian advocacy organization that “educates and equips people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.” He attended his first board meeting of […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network was formed out of a desire to address the structural sin of food apartheid using the tools and resources in our own communities while building on the wisdom and work of those who came before us. It is hard to fully understand the logic and impulse behind the work […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network is looking to secure grant writing services for a 6-month contract to help further our mission. Check out the details at the link below! Click here for more information
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In 2020, we launched our version of a hybrid food hub. While many organizations and local and state governments were starting up food distribution operations in communities across the country, we noticed that many Black farmers were being excluded from these programs or weren’t being paid in an equitable and sustainable manner. We also heard reports […]
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
Five Ways To Support Us In 2023
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Early in a new year, many people are thinking about how to enhance their lives or set resolutions around their goals. It makes sense that this happens in January as, for many, it feels like a fresh start and perfect opportunity to set the tone for the kind of year that they wish to have. […]
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, BCFSN Youth & Young Adults, Events, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network
We now have a youth program!
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During Fall 2022, we soft-launched our youth program! In December 2022, we completed a three-month contract for the Y of Central Maryland and the Baltimore City Public School System. We provided workshops, cooking demonstrations and farm-based field trips for elementary, middle and high school students. We taught them about farming, food & the Black Freedom […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network Jacksonville Chapter put on a wonderful event called Christmas on the Farm! There was fun, food and fellowship around a bonfire at Sis. Sylvia Powell’s farm. Celebrity Chef Amadeus blessed us with a scrumptious menu that was finger-licking good! Adults and children of all ages in the community came […]