Well before you meet your local Extension Agent – let’s learn about what they are & how they can help you! So what is an extension service office? Extension service offices fall under the USDA’s Branch of Agriculture, and they exist to improve communities across the country in various forms. Their main focuses include providing […]
Category Archives: BCFSN Updates
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Village of Faith located in Richmond, Virginia is spearheaded by the great activist and leader Rev. Dr. Michael J. Jones. The Garden Ministry of the Church strives to attract all ages to the garden had recently assembled a team of volunteers to plant their second garden this year. The team consisted of various age groups […]
Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: The Masters Touch (Jacksonville, FL)
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Jun
At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country who act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. It’s our duty to expand our reach nationally but through the work of our Coordinating Committees, we can also continue to […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Coordinating Committees, Ministry Spotlight, Philadelphia
Ministry Spotlight: Bethel AME Church of Ardmore Wins Garden Award
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May
We are happy to share that a BCFSN Member, Bethel Community Garden/Ardmore Victory Garden Program, was selected to receive a 2022 Go-for-the-Green Award for supporting the expansion of gardens throughout the community such that more produce is grown locally, thus improving community wellness, intergenerational learning, and food sovereignty! Much appreciation is extended to Frances Condon, […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: Saunders Memorial AME Church (Detroit)
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May
For Earth Day 2022, Saunders Memorial AME Church in Detroit began a children’s garden. This garden is being spearheaded by one of the church’s young people who is a 4th generation member, 11-year-old Kaylee Shreeve. Kaylee is an active Girl Scout and is working towards her Junior Gardener badge with completion of this project. Kaylee […]
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May
Spend #Juneteenth weekend with The Black Church Food Security Network! We’re loading up and going back “down the country” to meet Black farmers, walk their sacred lands, reconnect with our history & experience the flavors of farm-fresh food! June 17-19, 2022 we’re headed to Virginia and North Carolina. For more details including payment information visit […]
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Are you a member yet or do you know a church that has been considering becoming a member of The Black Church Food Security Network? When you are a member church, you receive: Financial support for garden or food-system related initiatives. Technical support for your planning and coordination Interactive and hands-on trainings. Administrative support to […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network is growing! We are bringing on new team members to help us to deliver on our mission of creating Black-led food ecosystems across the country. People in these roles will have an opportunity to make an impact across the organization as we continue to expand our reach. Learn more […]
Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight, New Beginnings
Ministry Spotlight: New Mount Moriah AME Church (Jacksonville, FL)
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The Black Church Food Security Network continues to grow! We welcome New Mount Moriah AME Church in Jacksonville, Florida to our membership. We salute and celebrate Pastor Sha’Reff Rashad, Lady Sharon Rashad and their entire congregation to this fellowship. We interviewed them recently in order to learn more about their new church gardening effort. Check […]