We are pleased to welcome our Director of Finance and Administration, Tamra Perkins! She is responsible for all our Financial Management which encompasses budgeting, accounting, contracts and audits. She will also assist with logistical things like equipment purchases & establishing policies, procedures, and compliance. FUN FACTS: -At 8:00AM on a Saturday morning, you can find […]
October 6, 2022 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer; one of our patron saints & guiding Ancestors. Our organization locates ourselves politically in her legacy & hold ourselves accountable by close study of her work and the work of others who have gone before us. Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer […]
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 organization because all of our churches are different. The thing we have in […]
The numbers don’t lie, of all US farmers 1.4% identify as Black yet we make up 13.4% of this country’s population. Of the black farmers, on average they produce 30% less than their white competitors. What factors contribute to those numbers? A system geared against us. The 20th century African Americans lost 326 billion dollars […]
One of our key farming partner families is Mr. Kelton Moore and the Moore Family Farm in Blounts Creek, North Carolina. Mr. Moore was instrumental in establishing the Down East Fresh Farming Co-op in eastern North Carolina. He was featured in the September 2022 edition of The Washington Daily News out of Pamlico, North Carolina. […]
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, I was invited to preach at Taylor Tabernacle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to help celebrate the 13th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Jonathan Ford and the Ford Family. Despite the rain, we had a tremendous time praising God and demonstrating our appreciation to a pastor and family that has given so much […]
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, members of our staff attended the Hunger Action Symposium hosted by Maryland Food Bank We heard from MD Food Bank President & CEO Carmen Del Guercio, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Meg Kimmel, Senior Vice President of Programs, Nekeisia Booyer, & the CEO of Feeding America Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. […]
Grant writing is no easy feat. Especially when you’re faced with a large application process that requires supporting documentation and evidence. Grant writing takes time, perseverance and dedication. Watch an interview with Dr. Laureen Husband where she gives a verbal overview of the grant process & how to be successful in your local area. In […]
God is doing amazing things with The Ramsey Garden at Quinn Chapel A.M.E., in Jefferson City, Mo. Under the pointed leadership of Rev. Anthony McPherson, the congregation came together to build a thriving garden to build on the exceptional history of this church! Named for one of the original families who came together in 1850 […]
I just touched down in Buffalo, New York. I went from the airport almost straight to this radio station to introduce this community to our work. I’m speaking at this year’s Uniting Hope Conference. I’ll tell you all about it in the next edition of our newsletter. One of the things that I’m amplifying in […]
