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 program to the next level! In partnership with The African Diaspora Alliance, we are taking a delegation of […]
Category Archives: BCFSN Updates
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Jul
Jul
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 500,000 attendees – mostly Black women – to New Orleans for […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events
We’re Headed To The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for Earth Day 2023!
04
Apr
Apr
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 Family, is currently blessed to have United States Senator, Rev. Dr. […]
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
04
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 […]
21
Mar
Mar
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 Smith, is issuing a Call for Vendors to be a part of this experience in Baltimore, […]
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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Mar
Mar
Our Founder and Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III was recently elected to the board of Bread For The World, a Christian advocacy organization that “educates and equips people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.” He attended his first board meeting of […]
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Jan
Jan
The Black Church Food Security Network was formed out of a desire to address the structural sin of food apartheid using the tools and resources in our own communities while building on the wisdom and work of those who came before us. It is hard to fully understand the logic and impulse behind the work […]
10
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
06
Jan
Jan
In 2020, we launched our version of a hybrid food hub. While many organizations and local and state governments were starting up food distribution operations in communities across the country, we noticed that many Black farmers were being excluded from these programs or weren’t being paid in an equitable and sustainable manner. We also heard reports […]