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The Director of Operations is a full-time employee of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. The Director of Operations is paid an annual salary of $53,163 and will be paid bi-weekly. All applicable local, state and federal taxes will be deducted from the gross amount she earns. As a full-time salaried employee, the Director of Operations is eligible for the complete DBCFSN benefits package. The Director of Operations reports to the Executive Director. 

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Dr. Gordon Nembhard is a political economist specializing in community economics, Black Political Economy and popular economic literacy. Her research and publications explore problematics and alternative solutions in cooperative economic development and worker ownership, community economic development, wealth inequality and community-based asset building, and community-based approaches to justice. She has recently completed a book on Black cooperatives: Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice (2014 The Pennsylvania State University Press).

The Detroit People's Food Co-op is located at the Detroit Food Commons at 8324 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Open daily: 8 am - 8 pm.

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PROGRAMS

We believe that Black Food Sovereignty encompasses the intersectionality of agriculture, climate change, environmental justice, and food justice. We recognize that this is an intergenerational effort that requires connecting the community on a local, national, and global level. The Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN) programs and partnerships reflect this comprehensive approach, working to empower the community, promote sustainable practices, and advocate for policies that address systemic inequities. Through our initiatives, we strive to create a resilient and equitable food system that benefits all generations.

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FOOD WARRIORS

Our youth program for young people at local schools and community centered institutions in Detroit, Michigan.

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Justice requires a conscious, vigilant and active populace. Building towards food justice requires that we conduct public education campaigns to make communities aware of the impact of the current food system on our planet, our health and the economies of our communities.

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FOOD N' FLAVA

Our young adult programming to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills grounded in food sovereignty.

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DETROIT BLACK FARMER LAND FUND

We are a coalition of three long-standing Detroit urban farming organizations with a collective mission to rebuild inter-generational land ownership for Black Farmers in Detroit: The Detroit Black Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN),
Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, and
Keep Growing Detroit.

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CONGO BEEHIVE COALITION

DBCFSN is a proud member of the Congo Beehive Coalition. The coalition represents a group of international NGO and non-profit organizations, partnered to bring hope to communities that have been under severe distress due to a number of reasons including civil wars. We believe beekeeping can empower women and children through a pilot project planned for North Kivu.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Learn about our workshops, special events, community engagement, and more.

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Learn how you can support DBCFSN! 

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14027 West Outer Drive

(between Plymouth and West Chicago)

Detroit, Michigan 48239

DETROIT FOOD COMMONS

DBCFSN OFFICES

8324 Woodward

Second Floor
at the corner of East Euclid

Detroit, Michigan 48202

Volunteers Welcome

Saturdays and Sundays
8:00am – 12:00pm

Office by appointment only.

 

© 2024 Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network 

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