Kelsey Forcier

This author has written 84 articles

November 2025 MI Newsletter

November's Marion Institute update celebrates community impact — from harvesting fresh produce and funding our new Harvest Hopper van, to mobilizing partners through emergency food meetings and engaging students in school gardens — all working to strengthen food equity across Southeastern Massachusetts.
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Emergency Food Resource Gaps in Southeastern MA: Where We Stand with SNAP as of November 5, 2025

Pat Baker breaks down what’s happening with SNAP benefits in Massachusetts following the federal shutdown, how it’s impacting food access across Southeastern MA, and what local organizations and advocates are doing to respond and close emergency food resource gaps.
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Government Shutdown: What It Means for SNAP Recipients in Massachusetts—and How You Can Help

Learn how the federal government shutdown impacts SNAP recipients in Massachusetts and across the Southcoast—where nearly half of New Bedford households rely on food benefits. Discover what this means for families, how to access local resources, and ways you can take action to support food security in our region.
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Marion Institute Featured in Sippican Week Article: Food Summit

The Marion Institute’s 5th Annual Southcoast Food Policy Summit brought together legislators, shellfish farmers, and community leaders to address how pollution and outdated wastewater systems are impacting Southcoast aquaculture and to explore collaborative solutions for a healthier, more resilient coastal ecosystem.
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