Christopher Silva, Author at Marion Institute

Marion Institute’s Grow Education program engages Wareham Elementary Students

November 27, 2023
In The News, MI Homepage Box 1, Press/In The News, Southcoast Food Policy Council

Grow Farm-to-School connects students and schools to agricultural education and locally grown, nutritious food. Under the program, the schools build raised-bed agricultural gardens, which are used for instruction on science, food, nutrition, the environment and more.

November 2023 MI Newsletter

November 22, 2023
MI Homepage Box 6, Newsletters

This is the season of giving thanks and the Marion Institute reminds us that eating local is not just something to do in the summer – we can all year long! This month's newsletter is full of ways to help you do just that this holiday season. Plus we announce the dates for our third annual 21-Day Reset coming to your inboxes in the new year.

‘Half of our shelves are empty’: Hunger is rising on the South Coast, but pandemic emergency funds for food pantries are gone

November 22, 2023
In The News, MI Homepage Box 1, Press/In The News, Southcoast Food Policy Council

About 66,000 people in Bristol County are turning to a food pantry for help per month, an increase of 23% from a year ago

What’s Growing On? November 2023 News from Grow Education

November 20, 2023
GROW Box 1, GROW EDUCATION, MI Homepage Box 4, News

Happy fall! Our Grow Education farm-to-school program has expanded to new school districts, our team is growing, and we continue to build meaningful partnerships across the Southcoast to connect students and teachers to our food system.

Community Youth Empowerment Group held its fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 28.

October 31, 2023
In The News, MI Homepage Box 1, Press/In The News, Southcoast Food Policy Council

It was a bright and beautiful Saturday when the Community Youth Empowerment Group held its fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 28. According to Events Coordinator Darien Fernandez, the organization began holding the event following the Covid pandemic when kids were still unable to go door-to-door.

BioBlog: Our Children Need Us More Than Ever in 2023 America

October 30, 2023
BioBlog, BIOMED NETWORK, News

Children need us. This goes without saying. However, they need us more than ever in 2023 America. According to multiple major media sources and the Centers for Disease Control, rates of obesity, depression, and suicidal thoughts continue to rise in children. The most tragic example of this, which can no longer be denied, is emergency room visits by families with children expressing suicidality.

October 2023 MI Newsletter

October 26, 2023
MI Homepage Box 6, Newsletters

Our fundraising gala, Boogie at the Bog - to benefit Marion Institute's newest program: Frogfoot Farm - Neighbors feeding Neighbors, a partnership with the A.D. Makepeace Company - was a huge success! Our October Newsletter features a recap of the event as well as info on the Virtual Food Summit 2023 - Food Recovery and Food Waste and its Impact on Climate Change. There's also news on our newest FoodCorps members settling into their roles with Grow Education and a great video update from our Greenhouse Initiative in Tanzania, Africa - Kyaro Assistive Tech.

BioBlog: Beyond Self-Examination – European Thermography for Breast Health

September 20, 2023
BioBlog, BIOMED NETWORK, News

European Thermography vs. Mammography – It's important to understand that European Thermography is a functional test that analyzes your breast physiology. Mammography is an imaging diagnostic that analyzes your breast anatomy. European Thermography reveals dysfunction and underlying causes, and mammography detects the presence of abnormal tissue density and growths.

September 2023 MI Newsletter

September 14, 2023
MI Homepage Box 6, Newsletters

September is Hunger Action Month and this month's newsletter gives you plenty of ways to help in the fight to get everyone in our communities the healthy, nutritious foods they are entitled to. Take action in whatever way works best for you, but please do something this month! And don't forget to secure your tickets for our upcoming fundraising gala, Boogie at the Bog! To benefit Marion Institute's newest program: Frogfoot Farm - Neighbors feeding Neighbors, a partnership with the A.D. Makepeace Company.

August 2023 MI Newsletter

September 5, 2023
MI Homepage Box 6, Newsletters

Our August Newsletter highlights our 2023 Climate Summer Series events with links to videos of both talks: Jennifer Francis, Ph.D., "Climate Change and Our Communities" and Dave Wiley, Ph.D., "Climate Change and Our Oceans." There's also a link to our founder Michael Baldwin's journey with BioMed as well as info on our upcoming party - "Boogie at the Bog", a fundraiser for Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors feeding Neighbors, a farm-to-food relief partnership with the A.D. Makepeace Company.