The Black Church Food Security Network was formed out of a desire to address the structural sin of food apartheid using the tools and resources in our own communities while building on the wisdom and work of those who came before us. It is hard to fully understand the logic and impulse behind the work […]
The Black Church Food Security Network is looking to secure grant writing services for a 6-month contract to help further our mission. Check out the details at the link below! Click here for more information
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 […]
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. […]
During Fall 2022, we soft-launched our youth program! In December 2022, we completed a three-month contract for the Y of Central Maryland and the Baltimore City Public School System. We provided workshops, cooking demonstrations and farm-based field trips for elementary, middle and high school students. We taught them about farming, food & the Black Freedom […]
The Black Church Food Security Network Jacksonville Chapter put on a wonderful event called Christmas on the Farm! There was fun, food and fellowship around a bonfire at Sis. Sylvia Powell’s farm. Celebrity Chef Amadeus blessed us with a scrumptious menu that was finger-licking good! Adults and children of all ages in the community came […]
On December 6, 2022, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III spoke at the Mission Investors Exchange 2022 National Conference which took place in Baltimore, MD. Mission Investors Exchange is “the leading impact investing network for foundations dedicated to deploying capital for social and environmental change.” Here are Dr. Heber’s prepared remarks: “There’s this new app […]
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 event! Sunday, December 11th – First Baptist Church of Baltimore (Baltimore) […]
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 significant void in the community and the neighbors who depend […]
More and more people are realizing that food charity only gets us so far! During the early years of the coronavirus pandemic, food outreach efforts popped up everywhere. We regularly saw long lines of people waiting for food in communities across the United States. However, when federal funding dried up and corporate priorities shifted, many […]
