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. […]
Category Archives: BCFSN Updates
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, BCFSN Youth & Young Adults, Events, Maryland, New Beginnings, The Network
We now have a youth program!
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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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On December 6, 2022, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III spoke at the Mission Investors Exchange 2022 National Conference which took place in Baltimore, MD. Mission Investors Exchange is “the leading impact investing network for foundations dedicated to deploying capital for social and environmental change.” Here are Dr. Heber’s prepared remarks: “There’s this new app […]
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Events, Florida, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, The Network
Soil To Sanctuary Market Announcements
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Are you looking for an exciting activity this holiday season? Join us on the December Soil to Sanctuary Market Tour! Do you still have some names left on your gift list? There will be Black Church Food Security Network merchandise available for purchase at every event! Sunday, December 11th – First Baptist Church of Baltimore (Baltimore) […]
BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Jacksonville
Church Garden Update: Love Missionary Baptist Church (Jacksonville, FL)
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Earlier this year, our brothers and sisters at Love Missionary Baptist Church were in need of updates to their septic system. This church, which played a major role in the civil rights movement in Jacksonville, was at risk of closure. This would have left a significant void in the community and the neighbors who depend […]
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More and more people are realizing that food charity only gets us so far! During the early years of the coronavirus pandemic, food outreach efforts popped up everywhere. We regularly saw long lines of people waiting for food in communities across the United States. However, when federal funding dried up and corporate priorities shifted, many […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Philadelphia, The Network, Virginia
Villanova Shows Love To Black Farmers
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This past Wednesday night, I was blessed to be the keynote speaker for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Villanova University. It was my honor to talk about the work of The Black Church Food Security Network and my faith journey. To top off the night, after my talk I shared with the students that […]
Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Season Check In: The Masters Touch Ministry (Jacksonville, FL)
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Our Coordinating Committee in Jacksonville, Florida has been thriving as they helped an incredible amount of churches this year battle through the seasonal weather and challenges that come with first year gardens. Let’s check in on how The Masters Touch Ministry finished out their first year with Black Church Food Security Network! Below is an […]
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The Antioch Genesis Community Garden is a ministry of the Antioch Baptist Church created to serve the nutritional and health needs of the congregation and community. The name of the garden serves to encourage all people to return to eating produce straight from the ground as was the case in the garden of Eden in […]
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Through the Soil to Sanctuary Market, we partner with congregations to bring miniature farmer’s markets to churches on days that they worship or gather. Having Black farmers and food business owners selling their items at Houses of Worship provides a mutually beneficial opportunity for growers/producers to tap into a niche’ market and for congregants and […]