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 weekend on a number of exciting initiatives that we’ve […]
Category Archives: Programs
Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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Jul
Jul
Case Studies Operation Higher Ground Programs
Case Study: Operation Higher Ground Program
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Jul
BCFSN Updates The Network
Now Accepting Applications: Board Chair of The Black Church Food Security Network
The Black Church Food Security Network is now accepting applications for the volunteer role of [...]
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May
May
BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Church Garden, Political Education
New Approach This Year: Let The Network Work!
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Apr
Apr
I realized something recently. There is a lot about my role as Executive Director of this national organization that I enjoy, but the thing that I would do all day if I could is grow food. I love being on the land and gardening while connecting with people…proving that it’s possible for us to get […]
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Sep
WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore brought their cameras out to our Labor Day 2023 Garden Volunteer Day. While the cameras showed up after our volunteers left for the day, we appreciated the opportunity to spread the word about the Black Church Food Security Network. Check it out!
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 are more aware that the more lasting connections between farmers and the faith […]
BCFSN Network, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, Soil To Sanctuary, The ARC
Earth Day Weekend At Ebenezer Was Amazing!
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May
May
Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience. We, in turn, created the kinds of […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network
A Field Trip With Friends: Hanging Out With Happy Dirt In Durham, NC
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Apr
Apr
On March 21-22, 2023, we brought together a few of our friends to join us on a field trip to Happy Dirt in Durham, North Carolina. Pastor Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and two food ministry leaders from Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland; Brother Marcus Jean and Karima Davis joined this […]
Baltimore, BCFSN Network, Black Church, Church Garden, Maryland, Soil To Sanctuary
Baltimore Chapter Building Steam: Ready For Another Year of Growth
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Apr
Apr
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, nearly 30 people from various Baltimore area churches gathered at Allen AME Church for the April 2023 meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of The Black Church Food Security Network. The agenda for the day included many presentations. Rev. Heber Brown, III provided a presentation on “The Building Blocks For An […]
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Mar
Mar
The Soil To Sanctuary Market is one of the pillar programs of our organization. It literally brings a farmer’s market to church! We organize memorable events at churches featuring Black farmers, businesses and organizations. Our Director of Events, Linneal Smith, is issuing a Call for Vendors to be a part of this experience in Baltimore, […]
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Jan
In 2020, we launched our version of a hybrid food hub. While many organizations and local and state governments were starting up food distribution operations in communities across the country, we noticed that many Black farmers were being excluded from these programs or weren’t being paid in an equitable and sustainable manner. We also heard reports […]
BCFSN Network, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden
Five Ways To Support Us In 2023
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Jan
Jan
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 that they wish to have. […]