June (so far) has been a month of growth, gratitude, and fresh beginnings at the Marion Institute!
We kicked things off with an incredible Grow Education Fundraiser, where we transformed Sid Wainer & Son into a vibrant celebration of school gardens and community impact. Our new Fields to Families gleaning program has launched with its very first harvest at the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust—and speaking of harvests, Frogfoot Farm delivered its first bounty straight to local food pantries!
We’re energized by the momentum and excited for what’s ahead. Check out all the highlights below—and don’t miss our upcoming events where you can dig in, connect, and grow with us.
Bigger Reach, Bigger Impact
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Can you eat from a 200 mile radius for 1 month? Join us for this year’s Eat Local Southcoast Challenge! When you register you will receive weekly emails chock full of tips, facts, recipes, and more to keep you excited and motivated throughout the four-week Eat Local Southcoast Challenge.
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Frogfoot Farm’s First Harvest of the Season!
382 pounds of fresh, local produce—grown and harvested for our community!
The below was delivered to local food pantries:
• Lettuce: 197 lbs
• Spinach: 149 lbs
• Radishes: 11 lbs
• Turnips: 18 lbs
• Kale: 5 lbs
• Collard Greens: 2 lbs
Frogfoot Farm is dedicated to health, equity, and sustainability—because everyone deserves access to nourishing food.
Welcome Our Newest Program, Fields to Families!
We’re thrilled to launch the Marion Institute’s Fields to Families Gleaning Program — and even more grateful to those joining us for our very first glean!
On Tuesday, June 10th we had a group of 7 volunteers at the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust to pick their beautiful, ripe strawberries and shared the harvest (of 73 pounds) with our area food pantries.
More info on this program to come, but in the meantime sign up to volunteer below:
Grow Education Fundraiser Recap
As the school year came to a close, we gathered to celebrate the Marion Institute’s Grow Education Farm-to-School program with a vibrant fundraiser hosted at Sid Wainer & Son.
Guests enjoyed an inspiring culinary experience featuring “school food reimagined” by Chef Chris Cronin and engaged with the program’s impact through an immersive story walk that brought the work of Grow Education to life.
Thank you for Joining us for a Community Conversation on Loneliness
We had a packed house on May 21st for our discussion on loneliness with J. Walter “Terry” Freiberg, Ph.D., J.D. at the Marion Music Hall. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Did you know? 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. report experiencing loneliness—a public health issue with deep emotional and physical consequences. Conversations like these matter more than ever.
Craft a meaningful legacy through the Marion Institute’s Legacy Society with planned gifts, impacting our mission in perpetuity.
If you are interested in learning more about the Marion Institute’s Legacy Society as well as the financial and tax benefits of a planned gift (regardless of gift size), we are happy to share information and resources with you. To execute your planned gift, please use our IRS-registered name “The Marion Institute, Inc.” and EIN number 04-3206583.
If you’ve designated a planned gift, or have questions about our Legacy Society, please reach out at legacy@marioninstitute.org or 508-748-0816, ext. 118.
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