Building a Healthier Community Through Food Security.
Formally known as the Southeastern MA Food Security Network, the Marion Institute Southcoast Food Policy Council’s mission is to connect, convene, and advocate for local food producers, consumers, and community leaders who seek policy and systems that strengthen our regional food system, improve community health, and eliminate food insecurity.
HeraldNews.com (May 15, 2020) – For four weeks, 100 Fall River residents are getting free hot meals thanks to this program
The Cooks for Community program meals are offered through the Marion Institute’s Southcoast Food Policy Council. The initiative will run five days a week through June 5, providing a total of 2,180 hot meals to 109 people.
SouthcoastToday.com (April 9, 2020) – Community Foundation’s SouthCoast Emergency Response Fund gives out $325,000 in grants
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is on the list of grant recipients.
Fall River Community Media – FRCMedia News – May 14, 2020
FRCMedia News - May 14, 2020 - Marion Institute Executive Director Liz Wiley speaks about food insecurity during the Covid crisis (15:41)
Wareham Week 5/5/20 – “Cooks for Community” to feed more people for more weeks
Thanks to additional funding, more people are receiving healthy meals each day, and the program will last for at least six weeks. The Institute is currently working on securing funding to pay for a seventh week of meals.
Sippican Week 4/14/20 – The Marion Institute tackles hunger
With Marion set on its own food program thanks to an effort by the town and school district, The Marion Institute joined an effort to fight food insecurity in Wareham.
South Coast Almanac, April 15, 2020: Food: Skip the Market, Go Straight to the Source
Who else is selling directly to residents? As many farms start to ramp up their CSA programs, we encourage you to purchase a produce share at a farm near you. Check out (and support) SEMAP for more information on local farms and food producers. Also, the Marion Institute Southcoast Food Policy has put together a resource list, directly responding to the Covid-19 crisis. Check that out here.
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Contact:
Liz Wiley
508-748-0816 x116