About TBFL-BFN
Our history
- The Triad Black Faith Leaders & Black Farmers Network officially became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the spring of 2024.
- The mission of our organization is to fight and dismantle food insecurity and hunger in Guilford County and across the Piedmont region particularly in providing access to fresh and nutritious produce in marginalized neighborhoods lacking access to fresh food.
- Our organization consists of eight faith-based organizations located in neighborhoods which have been labeled “food deserts” where access to grocery stores and health services are limited or nonexistent.
- We are building a growing network of African American community gardeners, local and regional farmers in providing vegetables grown in their raised beds, urban farms and rural farms.
Our Goals
- Develop a multi-county coalition of African American Faith Leaders to address hunger/food insecurity
- Support and increase the number of African American Farmers
- Use Faith-based assets to develop and expand community gardens
- Use Faith-based assets to provide easily accessible fresh farm produce
- Advocate for African American Farmers locally, statewide and nationally to address generational racism
- Transform our neighborhoods into healthy and economically vibrant neighborhoods
Our Members
- New Hope Community Development Group
- Poplar Grove AME Church
- Positive Directions for Youth and Families - Evangel Fellowship COGIC
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
- Saint James Presbyterian Church
- Saint Matthews United Methodist Church
- Saint Phillips AME Zion Church
- Shiloh Baptist Church
- Black Farmers and Gardeners
Happening Now
2nd Annual Holiday Produce Box Distribution
It has been our commitment and goal to provide locally grown organic produce during the holiday season. This year we have committed to providing over 550 boxes to the community with the help of our partners and community sponsors.
Donate Now Via Cashapp $tbflbfn
We are a 501(c)(3); EIN 99-0608365. Our coalition of eight churches and faith-based organizations is committed to ending food insecurity, providing fresh produce in communities lacking access daily to "food as medicine", and supporting African American Farmers. Please consider supporting our efforts.