SD.841 / HD.1043 An Act Establishing Farm to School Program will ensure schools have the infrastructure and funding to provide fresh, local food is essential for student health and education. The Farm-to-School FRESH grant in Massachusetts helps schools purchase local food, build commercial kitchens, and create garden spaces for hands-on learning.

HD.2100 / SD.1235 An Act to promote food literacy will support the Department of Secondary and Elementary (DESE) schools to create food literacy standards for students to learn about topics such as nutrition, food production, the connection between the environment and the food system, develop culinary skills, and learn about careers in the food system.

HD.403 / SD.834 An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need will provide a $25,000 tax credit to Massachusetts farmers and food businesses that donate food to food pantries. This would reduce food waste, mitigate climate impacts, and provide much-needed nutrient-dense food to individuals and families in the Commonwealth struggling with food insecurity.

The Healthy Incentives Program, or HIP, provides a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipient $40, $60, or $80 additional dollars (depending on household size) to buy vegetables and fruit ONLY from local MA farmers, farm stands, Farmer’s Market, or CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture).

Valentine's Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but it can also be a reminder of the importance of self-love and compassion. This year, let’s take a moment to practice mindfulness and self-compassion—two essential practices that help us foster deeper connection, not just with others, but with ourselves.

Some municipal Departments of Health require permits, including a fee, and inspections of the kitchens, while others do not. There is no consistency from town to town and, therefore, no equity in the current system. This bill would allow all farmers and home cooks throughout Massachusetts to sell low-risk, non-temperature foods without requiring a health department permit.

When my clinic clients ask, “I'm thinking about buying this new [fill in the blank] equipment, what do you think?”, the response I offer depends on the investment size. For equipment less than $10,000, it’s a bit more simple and straight forward. I just want to hear that my client has a reasonable logic for how they’ll use this equipment with their existing clientele, how it will bring in revenue, and how any associated costs will be covered.

New Bedford, MA – Embark on a transformative journey toward greater ease and self-awareness with Marion Institute’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) spring course taking place in-person at Sangha Yoga Studio in New Bedford, MA.

Health is far more than the mere absence of disease. It is an active, ongoing pursuit that requires daily attention and conscious effort. The human body is an extraordinary, self-regulating system capable of correcting imbalances and addressing pathologies—if it’s provided with the right conditions, support, and time.

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