The Marion Institute has been awarded a $135,000 state grant to install a solar array at Frogfoot Farm, providing reliable renewable energy that will reduce operating costs and strengthen the farm's ability to grow and distribute fresh produce to local food pantries throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is urging Massachusetts residents to take action in support of H.4854, the Massachusetts Farm Bill. Contact House leadership today to help protect farmland, strengthen local agriculture, improve food security, and make the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) permanent before the legislative session ends.

The Marion Institute is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Southcoast Food Policy Council Program Director to lead one of the region’s most impactful food system initiatives. This role will guide coalition building, community engagement, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships that advance food security, health equity, and sustainable food systems throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. If you are passionate about creating meaningful change through collaboration and systems-level impact, we encourage you to apply.

The Marion Institute is seeking a passionate and creative Marketing & Communications Manager to help tell the stories that connect food, health, and community. Working closely with our Executive Director and program teams, this role will lead organizational communications, digital marketing, public relations, branding, and event promotion while helping advance our mission of strengthening the local food system across Southeastern Massachusetts. If you're a skilled storyteller who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

June brought meaningful progress across the Marion Institute’s programs. See how our volunteers, partners, and supporters are helping grow food, expand access, foster learning, and strengthen connections throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

From growing and harvesting fresh food to expanding school garden education and advancing regional food system advocacy, the Marion Institute is building momentum across Southeastern Massachusetts. This month, we’re celebrating progress, partnerships, and the community making it all possible.

For one unforgettable evening, guests gathered on stage at the Zeiterion Theater for Roots & Revelry—celebrating community, connection, and a shared vision for a more resilient regional food system.

Spring is in full swing at the Marion Institute! See how our community is helping grow food, expand education, and strengthen partnerships across Southeastern Massachusetts—and don’t forget to vote for Boogie at the Bog in SouthCoast Almanac’s “Best of” awards.

Spring is just around the corner, and so is a season of growth at the Marion Institute. Read our March newsletter for updates on Frogfoot Farm, Fields to Families, Grow Education, food policy advocacy, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and more.