by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Sep 9, 2024 | Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farmers, Health, The Network
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Aug 19, 2024 | Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Earth Day, Events, The Network
This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jun 3, 2024 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, Virginia
On June 2, 2024 New Hope Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia held an innovative Sunday service focused on health and wellness. The service was part of the church’s 105th anniversary celebration. Pastor Sam Logan used to day to launch an initiative...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Apr 30, 2024 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Earth Day, The Network
For the second year in a row, The Black Church Food Security Network spent #EarthDay Weekend in Atlanta. Georgia is in second place when it comes to where most of our member churches are currently located. (Maryland is number one!). We made great progress this past...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jul 7, 2023 | BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, The Network
Because of the generosity of the Fund II Foundation, the Black Church Food Security Network team was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Essence Festival of Culture which took place Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2023. This annual event brings upwards of...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Jun 21, 2023 | Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, The ARC
Through our ARC Program, we are learning and perfecting a process of bringing Black church leaders and Black farmers together in partnership. Up to this point, we’ve put laser focus on helping farmers sell their produce and goods to churches. Now, we...
