As planting season is in full swing, we are celebrating alongside Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio as they put seeds in the ground! This church is led by Pastor Jawwad J. Love who, along with this wife Tammi and family, inspire this congregation to grow & achieve. Their Outreach Ministry & Community Garden […]
Church Garden Tip: Weigh every harvest! A key metric for every church garden is how many pounds of produce was grown? With this information, you can measure your garden’s impact, plan more effectively & attract financial resources. Every church garden should get a food scale (member churches could use their seed money to purchase one), […]
Well before you meet your local Extension Agent – let’s learn about what they are & how they can help you! So what is an extension service office? Extension service offices fall under the USDA’s Branch of Agriculture, and they exist to improve communities across the country in various forms. Their main focuses include providing […]
Village of Faith located in Richmond, Virginia is spearheaded by the great activist and leader Rev. Dr. Michael J. Jones. The Garden Ministry of the Church strives to attract all ages to the garden had recently assembled a team of volunteers to plant their second garden this year. The team consisted of various age groups […]
At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country who act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. It’s our duty to expand our reach nationally but through the work of our Coordinating Committees, we can also continue to […]
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. […]
We are happy to share that a BCFSN Member, Bethel Community Garden/Ardmore Victory Garden Program, was selected to receive a 2022 Go-for-the-Green Award for supporting the expansion of gardens throughout the community such that more produce is grown locally, thus improving community wellness, intergenerational learning, and food sovereignty! Much appreciation is extended to Frances Condon, […]
For Earth Day 2022, Saunders Memorial AME Church in Detroit began a children’s garden. This garden is being spearheaded by one of the church’s young people who is a 4th generation member, 11-year-old Kaylee Shreeve. Kaylee is an active Girl Scout and is working towards her Junior Gardener badge with completion of this project. Kaylee […]
Spend #Juneteenth weekend with The Black Church Food Security Network! We’re loading up and going back “down the country” to meet Black farmers, walk their sacred lands, reconnect with our history & experience the flavors of farm-fresh food! June 17-19, 2022 we’re headed to Virginia and North Carolina. For more details including payment information visit […]
Are you a member yet or do you know a church that has been considering becoming a member of The Black Church Food Security Network? When you are a member church, you receive: Financial support for garden or food-system related initiatives. Technical support for your planning and coordination Interactive and hands-on trainings. Administrative support to […]
