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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.
Fields to Families Program Manager
We’re seeking a Fields to Families Program Manager to grow a hands-on gleaning program that connects farms, volunteers, and hunger-relief partners to feed neighbors and build a more resilient local food system.
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.
October 2025 MI Newsletter
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.
New Bedford Lite Article: About half of New Bedford households may lose food aid because of shutdown
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.
Press Release: Marion Institute Expands Grow Education Program to Old Hammondtown and Rochester Memorial Schools
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 Data Won’t End Hunger: Why USDA’s Decision Puts Millions at Risk
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.
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.
Boogie at the Bog 2025
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.
