For the past 9 months, we’ve been building relationships and organizing for food justice in Buffalo, New York. At the invitation of local leaders, we returned in late May 2023 for a series of information and recruitment sessions with local clergy and church members. We are excited about what is germinating in this community that […]
Category Archives: Black Church
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Guest on Black Press USA Morning Show
On June 17, 2026, our Executive Director, Rev. Heber Brown, III, was interviewed on the [...]
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BCFSN Is Growing! Meet Our New Staff
On June 18, 2026 new staff members of The Black Church Food Security Network gathered [...]
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Juneteenth 2026 Gardening Day
Experience an enjoyable morning of “beginner-friendly” gardening at one of our Baltimore City sites on [...]
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Juneteenth 2026 Baltimore Food Justice Tour
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for a Juneteenth Food Justice Tour in Baltimore, [...]
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Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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BCFSN Network, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, Soil To Sanctuary, The ARC
Earth Day Weekend At Ebenezer Was Amazing!
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Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience. We, in turn, created the kinds of […]
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events
We’re Headed To The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for Earth Day 2023!
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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
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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 […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland, Soil To Sanctuary
Baltimore Chapter Building Steam: Ready For Another Year of Growth
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, nearly 30 people from various Baltimore area churches gathered at Allen AME Church for the April 2023 meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of The Black Church Food Security Network. The agenda for the day included many presentations. Rev. Heber Brown, III provided a presentation on “The Building Blocks For An […]
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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
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
Five Ways To Support Us In 2023
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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. […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network Jacksonville Chapter put on a wonderful event called Christmas on the Farm! There was fun, food and fellowship around a bonfire at Sis. Sylvia Powell’s farm. Celebrity Chef Amadeus blessed us with a scrumptious menu that was finger-licking good! Adults and children of all ages in the community came […]
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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, Black Church, Black Farmers
Message To Churches: Put Black Farmers On Your Budget
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As I’ve traveled from farm to farm this year all over the country, I’ve come to the conclusion that urgent action is needed if churches are going to get serious about supporting Black farmers and transforming the food environments of their communities. While churches have a long history of serving their communities with food pantries, […]