On Friday, October 14, 2022, a delegation from The Black Church Food Security Network traveled to Stonecrest, Georgia to visit New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led by Baltimore native, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant. We helped New Birth establish their church garden, which they call ‘The Garden of Eden,” in 2000. The 2500-square-foot garden grows a […]
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BCFSN Updates, Events, Maryland, Ministry Spotlight
Dr. Heber Brown, III Recognized As ‘Game Changer’
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Oct
Oct
In October 2022, Dr. Heber Brown, III was publicly recognized by The Baltimore Magazine as a “Game Changer” for his work with advancing food security and food sovereignty in the African American community. He was recognized alongside a host of other inspiring public servants. We pray that the Black Church Food Security Network continue changing […]
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Oct
Oct
All year, we have been working behind the scenes to formally establish a youth division in our organization. While young people are always in the picture when it comes to our programming, we felt it necessary to give greater focus to cultivating their genius around food, farming and community. In addition to founding The Black […]
Church Garden, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: A Masters Touch Ministry Expansion (Jacksonville, Florida)
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Oct
Oct
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 journey with 3 small raised beds. Planted in the beds tomatoes, peppers, greens, and […]
20
Oct
Oct
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 & establishing policies, procedures, and compliance. FUN FACTS: -At 8:00AM on a Saturday morning, you can find […]
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Oct
Oct
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 of others who have gone before us. Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Events, Jacksonville
We Must Unify or Perish
07
Oct
Oct
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 organization because all of our churches are different. The thing we have in […]
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Oct
Oct
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 us. The 20th century African Americans lost 326 billion dollars […]
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Sep
Sep
One of our key farming partner families is Mr. Kelton Moore and the Moore Family Farm in Blounts Creek, North Carolina. Mr. Moore was instrumental in establishing the Down East Fresh Farming Co-op in eastern North Carolina. He was featured in the September 2022 edition of The Washington Daily News out of Pamlico, North Carolina. […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Philadelphia, The Network
A Food & Faith-Filled Sunday In Philadelphia
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Sep
Sep
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, I was invited to preach at Taylor Tabernacle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to help celebrate the 13th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Jonathan Ford and the Ford Family. Despite the rain, we had a tremendous time praising God and demonstrating our appreciation to a pastor and family that has given so much […]