Some of the best community spaces don’t need a building. They need a reason to gather, an open invitation, and a reason to come back. This summer and into the fall, gardens, farms, and markets have become those spaces for us. At places like DeBorah’s Garden at New Creation Christian Church in Baltimore, neighbors come […]
Category Archives: Baltimore
The Black Church Food Security Network celebrates the passage of the Community Healthy Food Access Act in Baltimore. This bill was signed into law by Mayor Brandon Scott on October 5, 2026. It will establish the Healthy Food Priority Area Grant Program and a Planning Division that will ensure that neighborhoods that are most directly […]
Join the Movement! Support the Black Church Food Security Network’s Mission during CLLCTIVGIVE! Help us raise $30,000 to enhance food security and self-sufficiency. Every dollar counts! Your support will make a significant impact. Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month by giving back to our communities. Join Us as We Launch Our Fundraising Campaign We are excited to […]
On June 18, 2026 new staff members of The Black Church Food Security Network gathered over a hearty meal to celebrate the beginning of our work and journey together. BCFSN has recently welcomed three new full time staff members, two farmers, one intern and soon two youth workers! We are growing! These new members of […]
Experience an enjoyable morning of “beginner-friendly” gardening at one of our Baltimore City sites on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Get hands-on experience growing food and connect with others who share your interest in gardening. Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes (no slides or sandals!). We also recommend pants and long […]
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for a Juneteenth Food Justice Tour in Baltimore, Maryland. We will tour four of our growing sites in Baltimore and conclude with a lunch and discussion. The bus will depart from New Creation Christian Church (5401 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206) at 8:30AM. Lunch will be provided at […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Youth & Young Adults, Black Church, Church Garden, Students
Bucknell’s hands in the soil: awakening our garden together 🌱
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On a crisp Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, a group of compassionate and determined Bucknell University students led by Rev. Kurt Nelson, the school’s Director of Religious & Spiritual Life and Chaplain for the Protestant Community, joined us at New Creation Christian Church in Baltimore, MD, for something truly special: the first gardening day of […]
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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 […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, The Network
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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