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...
by Black Church Food Security Network | Oct 24, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight, The Network
On Friday, October 14, 2022, a delegation from The Black Church Food Security Network traveled to Stonecrest, Georgia to visit New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led by Baltimore native, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant. We helped New Birth establish their church garden,...
by Black Church Food Security Network | Oct 7, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Events, Jacksonville
Not all churches in The Black Church Food Security Network have gardens. Some of our member churches partner with us to host Black farmer’s markets. Other member churches work with us to buy in bulk from Black farmers. We’re not a one-size-fits-all...
