Please Join us in welcoming to the Marion Institute’s Board of Directors, President and CEO of Southcoast Health, David McCready. David comes with over 25 years of executive leadership experience in academic medical centers, community hospital systems, large physician organizations and healthcare management consulting.
Since Mid-September Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council has hosted 2 major events:
SFPC is hosting the 2024 Virtual Candidate Forum Today, October 22nd from 6:30-8pm, which focused on District 10 (Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester, and South West New Bedford) in Bristol County. The forum addressed the district’s plans to tackle food system concerns and the aspirations of its constituents.
This event has passed, see video and recap here.
SFPC hosted it’s annual Virtual Food Summit on September 18th, highlighting the shift from good security to food sovereignty. See the events highlights and resources below:
Frogfoot Farm was hopping this past month with lots of exciting things going on. See noteworthy items below:
On September 26th, Frogfoot Farm hosted Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts employees for their 2024 Service Day, contributing 126 volunteer hours—equivalent to three full 40-hour work weeks—supporting the farm’s success.
On Thursday, October 10th, we hosted our second annual Boogie at the Bog in support of Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors. With perfect weather, a rare Northern Lights appearance, and nearly 350 guests, the evening was a magical celebration of community and local partnerships for a vital cause.
Read More & See Photo Gallery Here
The Marion Institute proudly delivered nearly 100 pounds of fresh vegetables, including radishes and turnips, from Frogfoot Farm to Damien’s Place Food Pantry in Wareham, MA, on October 16th. This first harvest marks a key milestone in our fight against local food insecurity.
Grow Education is GROWING… It officially has a total of five FoodCorps service members who support teachers in the garden and classroom, and serve as ambassadors to healthy food options in the cafeteria. They also add to Grow Education’s enrichment curriculum.
They will be announced in next months newsletter, stay tuned!
A note from Cambodian Living Arts, a past Marion Institute Greenhouse Initiative:
“Dear Michael,
I was so happy to see you and Margie last night. You know that you were instrumental to help us find our path toward becoming a fully independent organization after 5 years under the support and guidance of the Marion Institute. Today, CLA have become Living Arts International under which 2 organizations are operating: Cambodian Living Arts focused on Cambodia cultural sector and since 6 year, the establishment of Mekong Cultural Hub our regional program operating in South East Asia.
Thank you so much for the long term standing friendship and support. I am glad you were able to be with us. You, Margie and the team of Marion Institute deserves the best recognization that Cambodia could give you back through our King award.
Big hug
Phloeun”
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