We are beyond excited to announce that The Black Church Food Security Network is spending Earth Day weekend at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the King Family, is currently blessed to have United States Senator, Rev. Dr. […]
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 […]
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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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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
On Friday, October 14, 2022, a delegation from The Black Church Food Security Network traveled to Stonecrest, Georgia to visit New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led by Baltimore native, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant. We helped New Birth establish their church garden, which they call ‘The Garden of Eden,” in 2000. The 2500-square-foot garden grows a […]
