The Black Church Food Security Network is calling you to join our fight for food justice in our communities. We have some exciting new projects and partnerships in Baltimore and the DMV Area, and the Black Church Food Security Network is looking for volunteers! Are you a gardener, farmer, or passionate about community organizing? This […]
Hello! My name is Iyana Gross and I will be writing a new section in the newsletter to share important topics and information that are relevant to our daily lives. But first – a little about me: I am a recent graduate from Morgan State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology major […]
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Baptist Church of Glenarden held another successful Health Expo which provided information and fun for the entire family. One of the main organizers of the event was FBCG staff member, James “Big Dogg” Tate, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach/Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner/Nutrition Therapist/Sports & Exercise Nutrition Advisor who lost […]
For the second year in a row, The Black Church Food Security Network spent #EarthDay Weekend in Atlanta. Georgia is in second place when it comes to where most of our member churches are currently located. (Maryland is number one!). We made great progress this past weekend on a number of exciting initiatives that we’ve […]
I realized something recently. There is a lot about my role as Executive Director of this national organization that I enjoy, but the thing that I would do all day if I could is grow food. I love being on the land and gardening while connecting with people…proving that it’s possible for us to get […]
WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore brought their cameras out to our Labor Day 2023 Garden Volunteer Day. While the cameras showed up after our volunteers left for the day, we appreciated the opportunity to spread the word about the Black Church Food Security Network. Check it out!
Through our ARC Program, we are learning and perfecting a process of bringing Black church leaders and Black farmers together in partnership. Up to this point, we’ve put laser focus on helping farmers sell their produce and goods to churches. Now, we are more aware that the more lasting connections between farmers and the faith […]
For the past 9 months, we’ve been building relationships and organizing for food justice in Buffalo, New York. At the invitation of local leaders, we returned in late May 2023 for a series of information and recruitment sessions with local clergy and church members. We are excited about what is germinating in this community that […]
Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience. We, in turn, created the kinds of […]
