by tintedagency | Apr 14, 2024 | BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Political Education
I realized something recently. There is a lot about my role as Executive Director of this national organization that I enjoy, but the thing that I would do all day if I could is grow food. I love being on the land and gardening while connecting with...
by tintedagency | Jan 17, 2024 | BCFSN Updates, Youth
Since 2019, the Black Church Food Security Network has been providing paid Fellowship opportunities that help point the genius of college students toward tackling one of society’s greatest challenges – food insecurity. Now we’re taking our Fellowship...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jul 7, 2023 | BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, The Network
Because of the generosity of the Fund II Foundation, the Black Church Food Security Network team was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Essence Festival of Culture which took place Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2023. This annual event brings upwards of...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 4, 2023 | BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events
We are beyond excited to announce that The Black Church Food Security Network is spending Earth Day weekend at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the King...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 4, 2023 | Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network
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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Mar 21, 2023 | BCFSN Updates, Events, Soil To Sanctuary Market
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...
