Marion Institute News
What’s Growing On? March 2022 News from Grow Education
March 23, 2022
We have some exciting news – Grow Education is expanding! We had our first official on-site meeting with the Westport Public Schools. Just as we finished fine tuning our programming, Westport Public Schools reached out with interest in starting a Farm to School project.
BioBlog: Is Cancer Curable?
March 22, 2022
Cancer is a prevalent disease, but that doesn't mean it is an eventuality. Read on to learn more about how BioMed providers approach cancer prevention and treatment from Dr. Dickson Thom, DDS, ND.
ediblesouthshore.com – 3/9/2022 – Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council plants the seeds for an inclusive regional food system
March 16, 2022
Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council plants the seeds for an inclusive regional food system.
February 2022 MI Newsletter
February 18, 2022
It is with great pleasure that we announce the successful launch of Community Youth Empowerment (CYE) from our Greenhouse Initiatives (fiscal sponsorship) program. We also discuss Black History Month lessons in the New Bedford Schools as well as heart health habits and updates to SFPC's Community Advisory Board.
What’s Growing On? February 2022 News from Grow Education
February 15, 2022
Since the start of my journey with FoodCorps, one of my biggest goals has been to make an inclusive lesson plan highlighting the importance of Black History Month. There is so much history of black activism, leadership, and innovation in New Bedford; curating an activity that makes students feel heard and seen is important to me.
BioBlog: The Bioenergetics of Lyme Disease
February 14, 2022
Lyme Disease can be particularly difficult to overcome; but why is that so? Read on to learn about the bioenergetics of Lyme Disease from Dr. Martin Hart of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health.
January 2022 MI Newsletter
January 25, 2022
We are looking forward to all of the great achievements we are planning for the new year in 2022 with the invaluable help of our dedicated and loyal partners and supporters. We can't do it without you! We hope you enjoy these latest program updates from the Marion Institute.
Making equity a priority within the FoodSystem
January 20, 2022
To create a food policy council rooted in equity and inclusion, we partnered with the YWCA of Southeastern MA to develop a Food Equity Training that will be used as a guide and resource for our CAB and SFPC members-at-large.
What’s Growing On? January 2022 News from Grow Education
January 20, 2022
This January, several lessons were taught to students including Grow Education’s “Mindful Bites” that walks students through a mindful eating experience. Also taught were FoodCorps lesson plans such as “Eat the Rainbow” and “Go, Grow, Glow” which emphasize the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for improved health!
SippicanWeekToday.com – 1/14/2022 – Marion Institute receives support through Shaw’s program
January 14, 2022
Marion Institute’s Grow Education Program has been selected as a beneficiary of the Shaw's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Program for the month of February.