Some of the best community spaces don’t need a building. They need a reason to gather, an open invitation, and a reason to come back. This summer and into the fall, gardens, farms, and markets have become those spaces for us. At places like DeBorah’s Garden at New Creation Christian Church in Baltimore, neighbors come […]
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The Black Church Food Security Network celebrates the passage of the Community Healthy Food Access Act in Baltimore. This bill was signed into law by Mayor Brandon Scott on October 5, 2026. It will establish the Healthy Food Priority Area Grant Program and a Planning Division that will ensure that neighborhoods that are most directly […]
On June 18, 2026 new staff members of The Black Church Food Security Network gathered over a hearty meal to celebrate the beginning of our work and journey together. BCFSN has recently welcomed three new full time staff members, two farmers, one intern and soon two youth workers! We are growing! These new members of […]
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Progress Report: Shiloh Baptist Church (Baltimore)
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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 inspired by the effort given their experiences growing up down south. […]