by Rev. Heber Brown, III | Jun 24, 2022 | Baltimore, Church Garden, Maryland
When churches start gardens they run into very predictable problems like: not having a water source not having enough consistent laborers not having seeds not knowing what to grow and when not having sustained support from the congregation not knowing where to start...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Jun 2, 2022 | Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
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...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | May 25, 2022 | Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland
In 2017, we partnered with Bishop Heber Brown, II and the Shiloh Baptist Church of Edgemere, Maryland (20 minutes from Baltimore City) to launch a garden on their campus. The garden ministry began with much flair and excitement. Many members of the congregation were...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | May 20, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Coordinating Committees, Ministry Spotlight, Philadelphia
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...
by Rev. Heber Brown, III | Apr 25, 2022 | Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight, New Beginnings
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. ...
