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.
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.
Explore the Marion Institute’s October 2025 highlights — from the Boogie at the Bog fundraiser and regional food security progress to new partnerships and farm-to-school growth across Southeastern Massachusetts.
Liz Wiley of the Marion Institute discusses the impact of SNAP cuts and how the Southcoast Food Policy Council is working to strengthen food access and nutrition security.
The Marion Institute’s Grow Education program is planting knowledge and cultivating community as it expands to Old Hammondtown and Rochester Memorial Schools, inspiring students to connect with healthy food, sustainability, and local farms.
Ending the USDA’s Food Security Report won’t end hunger—it will hide it. Here's a high level outline on why food insecurity data is vital for equity and policy change and how YOU can take action.
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Food Policy Summit brought together legislators, shellfish farmers, and community leaders to address how pollution and outdated wastewater systems are impacting Southcoast aquaculture and to explore collaborative solutions for a healthier, more resilient coastal ecosystem.
Thank you for joining us for our 3rd 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.