On Saturday, October 3, 2026 our Executive Director, Rev. Heber Brown, III and our Deputy Director, Yekatit Bezooayehu, attended a special gathering of farmers, Black environmental justice leaders and members of faith communities to cultivate relationships and explore possibilities around deeper collaborations. The regional convening – called Rooted Together – was organized by WhyHunger, a […]
Category Archives: BCFSN Updates
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 […]
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 […]
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Last week, I, along with our interim board chair, Rev. Russell St. Bernard, had the honor of sitting in a room filled with thoughtful, passionate leaders from across the country. We were gathered for a retreat hosted by the Leadership Education program at Duke University—a beautiful space where wisdom was shared, hearts were open, and […]
BCFSN Updates, Events, Maryland, Students
🥗 Sprouting Change: Highlights from “Sowing Justice” Event
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Apr
The “Sowing Justice: Cultivating A Just Food System” event at the Community College of Baltimore County was a resounding success! 🌿 Aimed at transforming our approach to food justice, the gathering brought together passionate advocates and leaders to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions. Key objectives? Simple yet profound. The event sought to bridge […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Community Organizing
Black Ministers Retreat Focuses On Faith and Food Justice
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Mar
Earlier this month, the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, became the backdrop for an incredible gathering of Black clergy during the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Black Ministers Retreat. On March 11-12, 2025, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III joined ministers from across the country to share powerful reflections on the sacred connection between faith […]
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Last week something incredible happened. The Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University hosted its highly regarded Do Good. Better. Conference, drawing changemakers and visionaries from across the nation. Among them was our very own Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III—invited to share the story of The Black Church Food Security Network and its […]
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Starting or sustaining a garden, farm, or community food project takes more than just good soil and determination—it often takes funding, too. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a few resources that can help bring your vision to life. These grant opportunities have been curated with our community in mind, offering support specifically for African […]
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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Sep
Sep
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 […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Community Organizing, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network
Sustaining The Work Of Food Justice At Church
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Earlier this year, I announced that we would be putting even greater focus on making our hometown of Baltimore a demonstration site for what grassroots, faith-led food justice work looks like. Many of our member churches in our city became inactive or inconsistent after the pandemic. The “faithful few” that were keeping things going before […]