by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jan 10, 2023 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, The Network
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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jan 2, 2023 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Dec 9, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Events, Florida, Jacksonville
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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Dec 7, 2022 | BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Events
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...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Oct 24, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers
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. ...
by Black Church Food Security Network | Oct 24, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Events, New Beginnings
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, we held a Black Farm Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina. After months of planning with Greensboro residents and leaders, we invited nearly 40 people to join us for this experience. We toured four farms around the Greensboro area and...
