While our Grow Education Farm-to-School students took a break this summer, we were busy planting, weeding, and preparing 25 school gardens across six districts—setting the stage for a new year of digging, exploring, and learning.

Thanks to a generous $5,000 match, and to your incredible support, we met our goal (plus some!)—doubling the impact for hands-on garden education across the Southcoast.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to keep these vibrant outdoor classrooms flourishing. Together, we’re cultivating healthy futures!

Fields to Families: Growing Momentum, Growing Impact

In just our first few months, the Fields to Families Gleaning Program has harvested and donated over 1,300 pounds of fresh produce from local farm partners to food pantries across Southeastern MA. And we’re just getting started!

As the season continues, we’ll be gleaning even more fruits and vegetables—and we need your help.

Love being outdoors and making fresh food accessible? Join us in the fields >

Thanks to Bristol County Savings Bank and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture for their generous support in helping us launch this important program!

5,200 lbs. Harvested, Donated—and Growing!

Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors has already harvested and donated over 5,200 lbs. of fresh produce—sending more than 400 lbs. each week to local food pantries.

With peppers, eggplant, squash, and tomatoes now ripening, those weekly donations continue to grow. We’re deeply grateful to our hardworking volunteer crew for harvesting, tending crops, and preparing the fields for fall plantings.

Want to make a difference? Please consider lending a hand!

The Eat Local Southcoast Challenge is Complete!

Thank you for participating and helping us grow! We saw a 25% increase in participants from last year, with nearly 90% being new to the challenge.

A huge thank you to our partners who donated giveaway items—your generosity helped us expand our reach in such a fun way on social media: Uncle Jon’s Coffee, Turks Seafood, Kate’s Simple Eats, The Bay Club Mattapoisett, Ripe from the Vine, Jonathan Sprouts, Scuttlebutt Padanaram, & Blue Foot Cafe.

Together, we’re strengthening our regional food system—one connection, one meal, and one community at a time.

The Marion Institute is seeking a part-time Executive Assistant to support our Executive Director. This role includes administrative support, communications, program coordination, and grant research/writing.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, strong communicators, and team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Details: 20 hours/week | $22–$27/hr | Benefits included | Start date: October 1, 2025 | Apply by: August 31, 2025.