As part of our Southeastern MA Food Security Network – New Bedford City Fruit initiative, we have been posting regular tips from the City of New Bedford’s Arborist Chancery Perks.
Wildlands Trust, Volunteer at Frogfoot Farm to be a Citizen Science BioBlitz
Join Wildlands Trust for a hands-on BioBlitz at Frogfoot Farm! Explore the property’s diverse plants and wildlife, learn how to use the iNaturalist app, and contribute valuable citizen science data that supports conservation efforts. No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a day of discovery alongside fellow nature enthusiasts.
Celebrating Two Years of Advocacy: A Legislative Session Worth Celebrating
Over the past two years, the Southcoast Food Policy Council helped turn community advocacy into legislative wins that strengthened food access, supported local farms, and advanced Massachusetts’ food system.
HIP is Expanding! Here’s How Massachusetts Farmers Can Become HIP Vendors
Massachusetts farmers can begin preparing now for HIP enrollment. This guide walks you through SNAP authorization, EBT setup, and the steps to becoming a Healthy Incentives Program vendor.
From Farm Cooler to Family Table: How 370 Pounds of Cucumbers Helped Feed Our Community
A bumper crop of cucumbers became an opportunity to strengthen our local food system. Through a new partnership with Under the Sun Farm, Fields to Families rescued more than 370 pounds of fresh cucumbers and delivered them—alongside locally harvested squash, zucchini, and raspberries—to Angels Anonymous in Fall River, helping provide fresh, nutritious food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
Press Release: Marion Institute Receives $135,000 State Grant to Power Frogfoot Farm with Solar Energy
The Marion Institute has been awarded a $135,000 state grant to install a solar array at Frogfoot Farm, providing reliable renewable energy that will reduce operating costs and strengthen the farm’s ability to grow and distribute fresh produce to local food pantries throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
SFPC Action Alert: H.4854, An Act Fostering Agriculture Resilience in MA
Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council is urging Massachusetts residents to take action in support of H.4854, the Massachusetts Farm Bill. Contact House leadership today to help protect farmland, strengthen local agriculture, improve food security, and make the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) permanent before the legislative session ends.
Job Posting: Southcoast Food Policy Council Program Director
The Marion Institute is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Southcoast Food Policy Council Program Director to lead one of the region’s most impactful food system initiatives. This role will guide coalition building, community engagement, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships that advance food security, health equity, and sustainable food systems throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. If you are passionate about creating meaningful change through collaboration and systems-level impact, we encourage you to apply.
Job Posting: Marketing & Communications Manager
The Marion Institute is seeking a passionate and creative Marketing & Communications Manager to help tell the stories that connect food, health, and community. Working closely with our Executive Director and program teams, this role will lead organizational communications, digital marketing, public relations, branding, and event promotion while helping advance our mission of strengthening the local food system across Southeastern Massachusetts. If you’re a skilled storyteller who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Press Release: Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools Launch District-Wide Farm-to-School Initiative
Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools launch a district-wide farm-to-school initiative, bringing school gardens and hands-on learning to students.
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