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 […]
Category Archives: BCFSN Updates
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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May
May
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 […]
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Apr
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
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Sep
Sep
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 […]
Atlanta, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Earth Day, Events, The Network
Black Church & Black Farm Make History This Sunday in Atlanta!
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Aug
Aug
This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with Black farmers and expand their capacity for food justice ministry in the Atlanta Metro […]