Category Archives: BCFSN Membership

Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, 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

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
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 […]

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Baltimore Chapter Building Steam: Ready For Another Year of Growth

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
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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Mindful Cooking With Jaree (Collard Green Wraps)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
21
Mar

Collard Green Wraps with Peanut Sauce yield: 4 WRAPS These collard green wraps with creamy peanut sauce offer a fresh, healthy main dish or appetizer that is bursting with vibrant color and loads of nutrition. The mix of raw & cooked veggies is great for overall digestive health. Can be stored in an airtight container […]

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Five Ways To Support Us In 2023

Posted on by Black Church FSN
02
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.  […]

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We now have a youth program!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
19
Dec

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 […]

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Christmas On The Farm 2022

Posted on by Black Church FSN
09
Dec

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 […]

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Soil To Sanctuary Market Announcements

Posted on by Black Church FSN
06
Dec

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) […]

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Message To Churches: Put Black Farmers On Your Budget

Posted on by Black Church FSN
24
Oct

As I’ve traveled from farm to farm this year all over the country, I’ve come to the conclusion that urgent action is needed if churches are going to get serious about supporting Black farmers and transforming the food environments of their communities.  While churches have a long history of serving their communities with food pantries, […]

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Our Black Farm Tour In Greensboro, North Carolina Was A Success!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
24
Oct

On Saturday, October 22, 2022, we held a Black Farm Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina.  After months of planning with Greensboro residents and leaders, we invited nearly 40 people to join us for this experience.  We toured four farms around the Greensboro area and collectively learned so much about what farming and the food system […]

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