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Boogie at the Bog 2026
Please join us for our 4th annual Boogie at the Bog fundraiser for Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors A farm-to-food relief partnership of the Marion Institute and A.D. Makepeace Company.
Learning Grows All Year: What Farm-to-School Looks Like in Winter
See how Grow Education keeps farm-to-school learning growing in winter through virtual field trips, taste tests, and student advocacy.
Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Equity in Agriculture Registration – Thurs, March 2, 2026
Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series
In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Food Literacy and Farm-to-School Bills Registration – Tues, March 3, 2026
Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series. In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – HIP and State Funded SNAP – Thurs, February 26, 2026
Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series. In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Food System Budget Registration – Thurs, February 19, 2026
Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series. In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
December 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.
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.
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.
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.
