A Network Of Black Farmers And Black Churches Delivers Fresh Food From Soil To Sanctuary

Description

This article shares how Black churches improve food accessibility and community health by starting local gardens.

Features

stories of Black churches addressing food deserts; asset-based community building; racial injustice and food apartheid; links to data and organizations engaging in this work; community empowerment and self-determination; discussion guide

Practical Applications

• Dismantle food injustice by joining the gardening movement with Congregational Vitality, Public Ministry, African American, Community Building, Health Ministry, Hunger, Sustainability, Community Garden, Asset Based, Food Justice, Economic Empowerment, Urban Farm, Food Desert, Food Accessibility