Description
This resource highlights the historic and evolving role of Black churches in addressing food insecurity through ministries that move beyond food distribution toward food justice and community empowerment. It explores how congregations are using their land, partnerships, gardens, and community networks to address hunger, health disparities, and inequities within the food system. The community garden partnership described in this article can help inspire other ideas for using their building, land, and other assets in partnership with others for service to the wider community.
Features
- Quick read
- Links to related articles
Practical Applications
- Read this article for ideas on how to help your congregation expand food ministries from emergency assistance into sustainable community development initiatives.
- Suggest this article to hunger ministry leaders to encourage congregations to develop community gardens, food partnerships, and wellness programs that address local needs.
- Consider the creative asset-based ministry described in this article to inspire pastors and ministry leaders to view church property and resources as tools for improving community health and economic empowerment.
