by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Dec 6, 2022 | BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Events, Florida, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, The Network
Are you looking for an exciting activity this holiday season? Join us on the December Soil to Sanctuary Market Tour! Do you still have some names left on your gift list? There will be Black Church Food Security Network merchandise available for purchase at every...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Dec 1, 2022 | BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Jacksonville
Earlier this year, our brothers and sisters at Love Missionary Baptist Church were in need of updates to their septic system. This church, which played a major role in the civil rights movement in Jacksonville, was at risk of closure. This would have left a...
by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III | Nov 21, 2022 | BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Philadelphia, The Network, Virginia
This past Wednesday night, I was blessed to be the keynote speaker for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Villanova University. It was my honor to talk about the work of The Black Church Food Security Network and my faith journey. To top off the night, after...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Our Coordinating Committee in Jacksonville, Florida has been thriving as they helped an incredible amount of churches this year battle through the seasonal weather and challenges that come with first year gardens. Let’s check in on how The Masters Touch Ministry...
by Admin BlackChurchFSN | Oct 20, 2022 | Church Garden, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
In Jacksonville’s Westside, there is the little church that could. A Masters Touch Ministry was one of the first members of the BCFSN of Jacksonville and their journey has been quite inspiring. Starting last Spring, A Masters Touch began their agricultural...
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...
