Blog/In the News

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.

Our Harvest Hopper just got a solar upgrade! Three new rooftop panels help power our refrigerated electric van, putting sunshine to work as Fields to Families and Frogfoot Farm brings fresh, local produce from farms to neighbors in need.

From a successful Boogie at the Bog to new teammates and regional food system conversations, there’s plenty to celebrate. Catch up on Marion Institute highlights, help shape our regional food system assessment, and see how Grow Education is connecting school communities with local food and farming.

From the field to your soup bowl! Our Fields to Families team gleaned Musquée de Provence pumpkins from Freed Seed Federation to share with our community. It inspired us to share this easy roasted pumpkin soup recipe.

Help shape the future of our regional food system! Join our November 4 Food Emergency Network focus group and a general session on November 10 or 18 to share your experiences and priorities. Can’t attend? Contribute through our short form.

Westport school food service staff joined the Marion Institute at Frogfoot Farm for hands-on harvesting and a fermentation workshop, connecting local farming with the work of nourishing students.

We’re celebrating new funding to support the Southcoast Food Policy Council’s regional community health work, welcoming three Fall River schools to Grow Education, and looking ahead to the FarmCoast documentary. Catch up on the latest from the Marion Institute!

Join the Southcoast Food Policy Council for a virtual Food Summit on September 24 from 6:30–8:00 PM. Connect with community members, food system partners, and regional leaders for an important conversation about our local food system.