WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore brought their cameras out to our Labor Day 2023 Garden Volunteer Day. While the cameras showed up after our volunteers left for the day, we appreciated the opportunity to spread the word about the Black Church Food Security Network. Check it out!
Category Archives: BCFSN Network
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May
May
For the past 9 months, we’ve been building relationships and organizing for food justice in Buffalo, New York. At the invitation of local leaders, we returned in late May 2023 for a series of information and recruitment sessions with local clergy and church members. We are excited about what is germinating in this community that […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, Soil To Sanctuary, The ARC
Earth Day Weekend At Ebenezer Was Amazing!
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May
May
Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience. We, in turn, created the kinds of […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network
A Field Trip With Friends: Hanging Out With Happy Dirt In Durham, NC
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Apr
Apr
On March 21-22, 2023, we brought together a few of our friends to join us on a field trip to Happy Dirt in Durham, North Carolina. Pastor Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and two food ministry leaders from Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland; Brother Marcus Jean and Karima Davis joined this […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland, Soil To Sanctuary
Baltimore Chapter Building Steam: Ready For Another Year of Growth
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Events, Mindful Cooking
Mindful Cooking With Jaree (Collard Green Wraps)
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Mar
Mar
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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Jan
Jan
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
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
Five Ways To Support Us In 2023
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Jan
Jan
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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Dec
Dec
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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Dec
Dec
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 […]