February 2021 MI Newsletter
Put Your Mind to it: STEAM, Black Inventors, Food Justice, Optimal Health, NEW online BioMed Community, and...vegan "cheesecake". Check it all out in our February newsletter!
Marion Institute to oversee food distribution program
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council has collaborated with the Shah Family Foundation and the Greater Boston YMCA to expand a local free meal distribution program designed to combat childhood food insecurity in Wareham, the Tri-Town and surrounding communities. Click to read more.
Oysters from SouthCoast growers help food banks in New Bedford and Fall River
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council made connections that facilitated this beneficial partnership to provide oysters to food pantries on the South Coast. Oysters are an abundant, and highly nutritious, source of food that has previously not been offered regularly at local food pantries.
Grow Education “Faces of Food” in New Bedford: Donna Trahan and Mary Zilg Reinhard
Meet Donna Trahan and Mary Zilg Reinhard, New Bedford Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services, this month's Faces of Food New Bedford!
BioBlog: Marion Institute 21-Day Renew You Challenge Educates, Engages, and Encourages People to Be “Better with BioMed”
A recap of the 21-Day Renew You Challenge; how we're fostering a community of learning and support through health and wellness; Join the Better with BioMed Community!
Notes from the classroom: Cape Verdean Farmers and Cranberries
In celebration of Black History Month 2021, we would like to feature the unique story of Cape Verdean cranberry boggers here in Southeastern Massachusetts. The information used in this highlight was taken from an episode of Mosaic of the Public’s Radio.
Recipe: Coconutty Lemon Poppy Chzcake
Plant Based Twist on a classic indulgence - CHEESECAKE (minus the cheese!!)
What’s Growing On? February 2021 News from Grow Education
Winter has finally set in this February but this has not slowed down the Grow Education team! Read more about the annual Winter Presentations for the schools, and about our Food Corps Team Members' work with the Fresh Fruits & Veggies Program!
BioBlog: March BioBites to Focus on Navigating the Path to Optimal Health
We are all on a health journey. While there are moments when we may know the exact steps to take to improve our overall health, much of the time, that journey is an ongoing process of learning and action. Often, the most relevant question is: What next? Register for the March 2nd BioBites and find out...
